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Lesson Flags Add-on

Written by Teachworks Support

The Lesson Flags Add-On lets teachers flag unusual or irregular lessons that requires attention from administrative staff.

Enabling the Add-on

  1. Click on "Account" and then click on "Integrations & Add-Ons".

  2. Using the "Search" field at the top, enter "Lesson Flags".

  3. Switch the toggle to "On" to enable the add-on.

Settings

Once the add-on is enabled, click the Settings link under the Lesson Flags Add-on to customize its behavior.

  • Email Notification: When enabled, Teachworks automatically sends an alert to the company administrator's email address every time a teacher flags a lesson.

Using Lesson Flags

When completing a lesson, teachers will now see a dedicated option to flag the lesson for administrative review.

  • Flag Lesson Checkbox: Located directly on the Complete Lesson form.

  • Dynamic Comment Box: Selecting the checkbox instantly expands a text field where the teacher can enter the specific reason for flagging the lesson.

Viewing Flagged Lessons

Notifications

If you have enabled Email Notifications, Teachworks automatically sends an alert to the company administrator's email address the moment a lesson is flagged. You can review the teacher's comments and specific lesson details directly within the notification email.

Dashboard Widget

You can add the Flagged Lessons widget to your main dashboard to review and manage alerts immediately upon logging into Teachworks.

How to Enable the Widget

  1. Click on "Dashboard" and then click on "Dashboard Settings".

  2. Switch the "Flagged Lessons" toggle to "On" to enable the widget.

The widget allows you to handle alerts quickly without leaving your homepage:

  • Confirm & Hide: Dismisses the flag from your active dashboard view once resolved.

  • View Details: Directs you straight to the Complete Lesson page for full context.

NOTE: When you confirm a flag, Teachworks automatically saves a permanent record of the action. This timestamp can be reviewed in two locations:

  • The Complete Lesson Form

  • Viewing the Lesson Details

Unconfirming a Lesson

If you've accidentally confirmed a flag, you can set it back to "Flag Unconfirmed" by following the steps below:

  1. Click on the lesson on the calendar and then click on "Complete".

  2. Scroll down to the "Flag Lesson" toggle

  3. Set the "Flag Confirmed" field to "Flag Unconfirmed".

  4. Submit the form to save your changes.

Once the form is submitted, the "Confirmed at" timestamp will be removed and the flag will be unconfirmed once again.

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