Understanding Hall Pass ending methods: Automatic vs. Manual
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Set up your Hall Passes to end Automatically
When you set your Hall Pass ending method to Automatic, Hall passes are designed to automatically expire at the end of their designated duration, without requiring any manual action from students or teachers.
To set your hall passes for an automatic ending method, simply navigate to Hall Pass > Settings tab > select "Automatic" under the "Hall pass ending method" option.
We highly recommend opting for automatically ending passes as our best practice as it minimizes disruptions during class time and provides comprehensive reporting on student movements across campus.
The primary advantage of automatic-ended hall passes is its simplicity and ease of management. It is one less step for both teachers and students, ensuring a seamless hall pass system.
Note: Once expired, they will disappear from both the active hall pass dashboard and the student's device. However, by selecting the "ended" filter in the Hall Pass Dashboard, educators gain clear insights into student activity in the Hall Pass Dashboard.
Set up your Hall Passes to end Manually
When you set your Hall Pass ending method to Manual; hall passes will have to be ended by the teacher or student upon the student returning back to class.
"Hall pass reporting timeout (mins)" specifies the duration for automatic expiration if the pass is not manually ended. In the provided example, hall passes will automatically expire after 60 minutes if not ended manually following their designated duration.
The benefits of manually ending hall passes include the ability to track specific minute-by-minute data regarding students' return times. This data becomes highly valuable for assessing punctuality trends, identifying patterns of late returns, and generating real-time reports on classroom attendance.
However, there is a downside when individuals forget to end their hall passes, which is a common mistake. This can lead to a decrease in the accuracy and reliability of the collected data. Also, can result in error messages as these hall passes count towards your active hall pass totals you have set school wide.
If manual pass endings frequently go beyond their designated time, it becomes essential for educators to implement measures of accountability.
To summarize, you have the flexibility to choose the option that best suits your school's workflow. However, we highly recommend starting with automatic expiration for hall passes due to its efficiency, convenience, and ability to provide valuable insights into student behavior on campus.
Set up your Hall Passes to end Automatically or Manually by Hall Pass Type
Step by Step:
- Navigate to Hall Pass > Types tab
- Click edit pencil or Create type
- Select hall pass ending method under Settings
- Click Save
