Handshake is now able to track virtual student attendee checkins at EDU-hosted events! To check in, the student only needs to click on the meeting URL from the event's page in Handshake.
Note: if the student copies and pastes the link outside of Handshake instead, a checkin will not be counted for that student. The checkin feature is also only available when accessing Handshake via an internet browser.
Virtual Event Details
To track attendee checkins, you'll need to ensure the event location is set to Virtual only, and you've included the virtual attendance link for the event.
For more information on creating an event in Handshake, refer to Events: Creating an Event.
Student Registration and Checkin
The virtual attendance link is only available to students that have registered for the event. To check in, the student just needs to click on the link provided.
Note: Students can click the link to join the event up to 5 minutes prior to the event start time.
Remove an early checkin
1. Click Attendees in the upper-right corner of the event overview page.
2. Locate the student that needs to be removed, then uncheck the Checked in box to remove them.
Note: if you click Remove Attendee, the student registration will be canceled, and the student will not receive automated notifications of the upcoming event. They'd need to register for the event again in order to rejoin.
Reporting on Event Attendee Checkins
Student attendee checkin will be recorded for reporting purposes the same as a kiosk checkin. This date and time stamp will be included in the:
- Event overview page (on the left of the page)
- Attendee list (via the Attendees tab)
- Attendee CSV download
- Analytics saved and custom reporting