Importing a class list from a CSV file

If you use a database or spreadsheet program to maintain class lists, you may be able to export class lists as comma separated values (CSV) files. Refer to your database or spreadsheet program’s Help or user’s guide for more information.

Creating class lists for all modes except LE

Use the following procedure to create class lists for classes that don’t use LE clickers.

ClosedTo create a class list in CSV format

Creating class lists for LE mode

Use the following procedure to create class lists for classes that use LE clickers.

ClosedTo create a class list in CSV format

ClosedTo import a class list from a CSV file 

  1. Start Teacher Tools. See Starting Teacher Tools.

    Teacher Tools appears.

  2. Click Add a Class in the Gradebook area on the left.

  3. Type a name for your class, add any optional details to the Class Information boxes, and then click Add.

    After a short delay, the new class’s window appears, and the class name appears in the Gradebook area.

  4. Click the Students tab at the top of the window.

  5. Click the Import button at the top of the window, and then select Students.

    The Import dialog box appears.

  6. Select the class you want to import the student list into, and then click Next.

  7. Select Comma Separated Values (CSV) from the Import from list, and then click Next.

  8. Browse to and select the CSV file containing the class list, and then click Open.

    After a short delay, the names and IDs from your CSV file appear in the Students page. You can now edit each student’s properties, as required.