Instructors play a key role in managing classes, workshops, and other educational activities within Art Center Canvas. The system provides a streamlined way to designate individuals as instructors and grant them access to the tools and functionalities required for managing their assigned classes.
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## **Marking a Person as an Instructor**
To designate a person as an instructor:
1. **Locate the Person's Profile**:
- Navigate to the person's profile using the **Search > People** tab.
2. **Edit the Profile**:
- On the profile page, click **Edit Account** to make changes.
3. **Enable Instructor Role**:
- Scroll down to the bottom of the **Basic Profile** section.
- Locate and check the **Instructor** checkbox.
4. **Save Changes**:
- Click **Save & Return** to finalize the changes.
Once this process is complete, the individual will have access to instructor-specific tools and functionalities in the system.
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## **Instructor Permissions**
When a person is marked as an instructor, they are granted the following permissions:
- **Attendance Management**:
- Instructors can take attendance for their classes. For more information, see [[Attendance]].
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## **FAQs for Instructors**
### **What happens if an instructor is no longer teaching?**
- Simply uncheck the **Instructor** checkbox in their profile to revoke their instructor permissions. This will remove their access to instructor-specific tools.
### **Can instructors view other classes?**
- Instructors can only view and manage classes they are assigned to. They will not have access to other instructors' classes unless explicitly granted.
### **How do I assign multiple instructors to a class?**
- If a class requires multiple instructors, assign them in the **Class Management** section by selecting additional instructors in the dropdown menu.
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