Though Canvas has a built-in Attendance feature, we have found that it is not ideal in every situation. Depending on your class size and personal preferences, this tool may not be the best option for your course. See Using Canvas to take attendance in class for recommendations based on class size.

Further resources:

• What is the Roll Call Attendance Tool?
• How do I configure the Roll Call Attendance tool in a course?
• How do I take roll call using the Attendance tool?
• How is Roll Call Attendance graded in Canvas?
• How do I run Roll Call Attendance reports in a course?