Instructors can schedule a class to automatically dismiss at the end of class. Automatic dismissal ends the active class session and helps ensure that classroom restrictions are no longer applied after class.

When a class is active and classroom restrictions are enabled, the restrictions remain in effect until the instructor turns them off or the class is dismissed.

Scheduling automatic dismissal can help prevent a class from remaining active after the scheduled class time.

After you start a class with automatic dismissal enabled, a countdown timer appears in the upper-right corner of the class screen. The timer shows how much time remains before the class is automatically dismissed.

Extend or shorten the class time

If the class needs to end earlier or continue longer:

1. Select the pencil icon next to the countdown timer.
2. Enter the number of minutes to add or subtract.
3. Select the check mark to save the change.

The updated time applies to the current class session.

Dismissal warning

When approximately 1 minute remains, LanSchool Air displays a notification that the class is about to be dismissed.

You can:

• Close the notification and allow the class to dismiss as scheduled.
• Extend the class by entering additional minutes

What Happens When a Class Is Automatically Dismissed?

When the dismissal time is reached, LanSchool Air automatically dismisses the active class.

Dismissing the class ends the current class session and stops classroom restrictions that were applied through that active class session.

If you need to continue monitoring students, you can start the class again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does automatically dismissing a class do?

Automatic dismissal ends the active class session at the scheduled time. This helps prevent classroom restrictions from remaining active after the class has ended.

Does automatic dismissal turn off classroom restrictions?

Yes. When the active class is dismissed, restrictions applied through that class session are no longer active.

What happens if I forget to dismiss my class?

If automatic dismissal is enabled, LanSchool Air automatically dismisses the class at its scheduled end time.

Can I extend a class after automatic dismissal has been scheduled?

Yes. While the class is active, select the pencil icon next to the countdown timer and add the amount of time needed.

Can I end a class earlier than the scheduled dismissal time?

Yes. You can manually dismiss the class when you are finished, or adjust the current class time using the countdown timer.

Can a co-teacher change the automatic dismissal time?

Yes. Any instructor or co-teacher assigned to the class can edit the class end time.

Does the automatic dismissal time apply to all classes?

No. Automatic dismissal is configured for each class. Enable it for each class where you want automatic dismissal.

How do I make sure classes are dismissed and no longer active each day?

Enable Automatically dismiss class for your classes. This automatically ends classes that are still active at their scheduled dismissal time, so they do not remain active after the class period ends.

Will students be removed from the class when the class is dismissed?

Dismissing a class ends the active class session. It does not delete the class or remove students from the class roster.

Can I use automatic dismissal if my class does not have a scheduled end time?

Yes. You can choose Dismiss after a set amount of time and specify how many minutes after the class starts it should be dismissed.

Does automatic dismissal affect the class roster?

No. Automatic dismissal ends the current class session but does not delete the class or change its roster.

What time zone is used for the default class end time?

The default end time is based on the instructor's time zone.

What is the difference between dismissing a class and deleting a class?

Dismissing a class ends the current class session. The class and its roster remain available on the My Classes page.

Deleting a class removes the class itself and is a separate action.

What if I forget to dismiss my class and automatic dismissal is not enabled?

If automatic dismissal is not enabled for the class, the class will remain active until it is manually dismissed or the organization's Active Hours restriction begins.

If Active Hours are configured, LanSchool Air automatically ends any classes that are still active when the Active Hours restriction begins.

If Active Hours are not configured, the teacher must manually dismiss the class.

Tip: If you want classes to automatically end at a specific time each day, you can enable automatic dismissal in the class settings. Active Hours can also provide an organization-wide safeguard for classes that were not dismissed.