Setting Up Geolocation for Self-Marking in the MySchool App

Introduction

To enable the self-marking feature for teachers using the MySchool Jamaica app, administrative users must first set the school’s coordinates within the app. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for admin users to set up these coordinates, ensuring that teachers can mark their attendance from within the designated school area.

Step 1: Create an Admin Attendance User Account

Before setting the coordinates, you need to create an admin attendance user account to log into the mobile app.

1. Log into the MySchool Jamaica website:
     - Visit myschooljamaica.com and log in as an administrator.
2. Navigate to User Management:
     - Go to Manage > User Accounts from the main menu.
3. Add a New User:
     - Click the Add button.
     - For User Type, select Attendance.
     - Enter Admin for UserID.
     - Fill in the required fields including date, email address, and set a password.
     - It is recommended to use a numeric password for easy administration of mobile app settings.
4. Account Creation Confirmation:
     - Once the account is successfully created, you will be ready to use this admin account to set up          geolocation in the mobile app.

Step 2: Set Up Geolocation in the Mobile App

Currently, setting coordinates is only available in the Android edition of the MySchool app.

1. Launch the MySchool Mobile App:
     - Open the MySchool app on your Android device.
2. Log in:
     - Set User Type to Attendance.
     - Input your newly created UserID and password, then log in.
3. Access Attendance Settings:
     - Once logged in, select or tap Mark Teacher Attendance.
    - Enter the attendance admin password to access the admin/secure area.
4. Set Coordinates:
     - Tap the action button at the top right (three vertical dots) and enter the password when                     prompted.
      - The system will automatically fetch the current coordinates.
      - Review and confirm the coordinates by clicking Confirm.

Final Step: Confirm and Test

• Location Choice: Ensure that you are in a suitable place on the school premises, such as in the staff room or teachers' lounge, when setting these coordinates.
• Testing: After setting up, test the self-marking feature with a few teachers to ensure everything is working correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively set up geolocation settings in the MySchool app, enabling teachers to self-mark their attendance. This setup not only simplifies the attendance marking process but also ensures accurate attendance records are maintained efficiently.

Note: Always keep your admin credentials secure and update your geolocation settings as needed to reflect any changes in the school environment or app updates.