New features and enhancements are now available in the FlexTime module to support more efficient planning, improved consistency, and smoother session execution.
Clone FlexTime Activities
Easily duplicate previously created activities to reduce repetitive setup and maintain consistency across recurring sessions.
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Save time by reusing successful activity configurations
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Promote uniform expectations for students
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Streamline weekly planning workflows
Sort Activities by First/Last Name
Activities can now be sorted by staff first or last name for faster access and improved visibility.
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Quickly locate teacher-specific sessions
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Simplify management of large activity rosters
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Enhance coordination during scheduling
Assign Additional Teachers to an Activity
Multiple teachers can now be assigned to a single activity, enabling shared facilitation and improved session coverage.
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Ensure continuity when the primary teacher is unavailable
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Support co-teaching and collaborative instruction
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Increase flexibility in activity management
Student Registration Deadline
Admins can now enforce registration deadlines to lock student sign-ups prior to activity start times.
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Prevent last-minute check-ins and disruptions
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Finalize rosters in advance for accurate tracking
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Improve planning and session flow
Teacher/Staff Registration Deadline
Staff-facing registration deadlines allow for more stable scheduling and reduced last-minute changes.
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Lock in activity rosters before sessions begin
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Avoid confusion around staffing and assignments
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Minimize administrative overhead during execution
FAQ:
Can I bulk clone multiple activities at once?
- Currently, activities are cloned one at a time to ensure each session’s details remain accurate and customizable.
Can I edit a cloned activity after duplicating it?
- Yes! Once cloned, you can customize any details of the activity such as name, location, or participant limits before finalizing it.
- Yes, all the assigned teachers can manage the student registrations and check them into the activity. However, only the main teacher has the ability to edit the activity template.
- No, you can assign multiple teachers based on the activity’s needs, ensuring ample coverage and student support.
Can I customize the registration deadline for each activity in a period?
- No, you can not set specific deadlines per activity in a period. This is a period wide setting and would bind to all the activities in a period.
Can students request late registration after the deadline?
- No, once the deadline passes, students cannot register unless the admin manually turns the deadline setting off.
What happens if a teacher needs to make a last-minute change after the deadline?
- They will need to contact the administrator, who can remove the deadline if necessary and turn it back on when changes are made.