1. Attendance Monitoring System
Student Engagement Monitoring Project
Attendance Monitoring System
Quick Start Guide – System Training
Login
Go to:
Log in with your normal network log in / credentials.
You can also access the system via the ‘Attendance’ tile on MyMMU 1 2
Select an activity
On the main screen, an overview of your timetable will appear. Select or double click any sessions to enter the online register. 3
Find an activity
If an activity does not appear you can find an activity by searching for your name or staff ID in the ‘Activities’ section in the left hand menu. Type at least 4 characters of your name or ID number under ‘activities’ and press enter or select the magnifying glass to show all activities you are connected to in timetabling.
If you are covering for someone else, either search by their name or ID number or search for the room number in the ‘Locations’ section of the left menu. Selecting the room and clicking apply will display the timetable. Please note, locations must be written as they appear in the timeable e.g. BS 3.28 or 3.28 (not 328).
Search
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Clear selection
Select and Apply
Register a class
Select “start observation” 4
Click the student icon or photo to register the student as present and again to register as absent. Once a class has been registered, changes are saved automatically. 5
Mark all students as present or absent
Mark all students as absent (useful if most students are absent). You can then mark individual students as present.
Mark all students as present (useful if most students are present). You can then mark individual students as absent 6
Add a note or mark as late
The new system also allows you to add a note or mark a student as late, if you wish, by hovering over or selecting the student picture to reveal to following icons:
Select the ‘pencil’ icon to add a note. Type remarks and press save before going back to the main register. A ‘pencil’ icon will appear on the student.
Select the ‘clock’ icon to mark either late arrival or early departure. Enter time information and type remarks then press save before going back to the main register. A ‘clock’ icon will appear on the student.
Remember to log out of the system once the class has ended. The register saves automatically.

2. FAQs
1. I am unable to log into the Presto system
All members of staff who have any defined teaching in the timetabling system should be able to access Presto Online Register. Please log on to the system using the following link, using your normal network log on credentials:
In the event that you are unable to log in using your normal credentials, please contact call the IT Helpline on
2. My current session does not appear on the ‘My Timetable’ section of Presto
If you are not able to see the session you are currently teaching on the ‘My Timetable’ section of Presto, you are able to search for the current session in the manner described in the Quick Start guide overleaf. All timetables sessions should appear in the Presto system – if you have any queries relating to timetabling of sessions please contact the Timetabling Team on
3. How do I save the register?
Once you have started an observation on the online register, you do not have to manually save it, as the system saves the register automatically. You will be able to access the register again at any point during or after the session and make changes to it. Again, any changes that you make will be saved automatically.
4. Do I have to complete the register at the start of the lesson?
No, the register can be accessed and altered at any time during the session or even after the session has finished. To ensure attendance information remains accurate please complete registers by the end of the working day.
5. How do I logout of the system?
To log out of the Presto system, simply click on the button in the top right hand corner of the screen.
6. A student has lost their card, what should they do?
If the student has lost their card then they can be reissued a new card at the Student Hubs. You can manually mark the student as present using the Presto online register. Please remind the student to visit the Student Hub as soon as possible so they can be reissued with a new card. For more information on student hubs please go to:
7. A student has forgotten their card, what should they do?
If a student has forgotten their card, they can be manually registered using the Presto online registers at Remind them that they must bring their card to all of their timetabled sessions in the future.
8. The Card Reader isn’t functioning
If the card reader is functioning correctly, the screen will display the room number in its normal state. This means that the reader is communicating with the Presto Attendance Monitoring System. When a students’ card is scanned, the reader will beep once and display the students’ name. If the student is not expected at the session in timetabling, the reader will beep twice and display the message ‘no timetable’. Please refer to the ‘No Timetable’ message FAQ.
If a card reader displays either an ‘Offline’ message, or the screen is blank, this should be reported to the IT Helpline on so that we can resolve the issue as quickly as possible. You can manually complete the registration yourself using the Presto online register.
9. I’m having issues with the Presto online register.
If you are using a Windows device and experience any issues with the online register, please ensure you are using Internet Explorer. If you still experience issues, please call the IT Helpline on
If you are using a Mac device you may find that you require a scroll bar for ease of navigation.  If this is not present please follow the instructions here: If you still experience issues please call the IT Helpline on
Questions, issues or feedback? Please contact