In this article, we will guide you through the process of linking a parent to a student device from the school dashboard. This is a useful tool to allow parents the ability to manage their child's device outside of school hours.
Steps to Link a Parent to a Student Device
Verify the Device is on the Dashboard
- On the school dashboard, go to Device to ensure the device you want to link is on the dashboard.
Check Student Device Assignment
- Next, go to Students and find the student you wish to link. Check that the student has the above-mentioned device assigned to them.
Invite the Parent
- Once the above has been confirmed, go to Settings > Users and click on Invite User in the top right-hand corner.
Complete Parent Details
- You will be presented with a box to complete the parent details:
- First Name: Enter the parent's first name.
- Last Name: Enter the parent's last name.
- Parent Email: Enter the parent's email address.
- Role: Select Parent.
- Parent Devices: Enter the student's name and the student’s device.
- Click Add. The student and device should appear at the bottom. The final step is to click Invite.
Confirmation
- You have successfully linked a parent to a student's device.
Parent Invitation and Registration
- The parent will receive an invitation via email to complete the registration and will now have access to the parent dashboard with the student device enrolled. This will allow the parent the ability to manage the child's device.
For more information on the parent dashboard, please see the link below: edMesh for Parents
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