How to use Kiosk Mode
Kiosk mode is a simplified way for your students to check-in and check-out to your activities.
Please note that this feature is available to certain subscription plans. To learn if you are eligible for the Kiosk mode, contact us at support@afterschoolhq.com.
This guide will walk you through using Kiosk Mode in Afterschoolhq
1. Introduction
You will use Kiosk mode during an active period of an activity. You also need to have registered attendants. Once you are ready to start checking in students or attendees to your activity. You can use the Kiosk mode.
2. Memorize your PIN
Read and memorize the PIN for the next step. You can always go back and read it again.
3. Click here
Navigate to the specified location
4. Click "Regular Kiosk"
Select "Regular Kiosk" option
5. Enter the PIN
Enter the memorized PIN
6. Click "Proceed"
Click on "Proceed"
7. Search for the attendee
Fill in the name of the attendee. At this point, you can leave the device you are using for check-in in a place for attendees to use.
8. Select the name
Here, the attendee will (or can) use this to check in themselves. Instructions will be directed to them, but are presented to you so you know what they will go through:
9. Click "Enter your cell number"
Select "Enter your cell number"
10. Write the numbers
Enter your phone number
11. Click "Proceed"
Click on "Proceed"
12. Enter the PIN
The attendees or students need to set up the PIN previous to check-in. Enter the PIN now.
13. Click "Proceed"
Click on "Proceed"
14. Select the activity
Click on the green button of the activity you are going to check in for.
15. Click "Next"
Click on "Next"
16. Fill in the forms
Now fill in the forms the provider selected for Check-in. This form will be different for you, if there is any.
17. A wet signature can be enabled
Select "Draw signature here" if the activity requires a wet signature.
18. Click "Draw"
Click on "Draw"
19. Click here
Navigate to the specified location
20. Draw with your finger or mouse.
Start drawing your signature.
21. Click "Complete"
Click on "Complete"
22. Click "Close"
Click on "Close" once all the questions and requirements to check in are completed, and you will have checked in successfully.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Why can't I start Kiosk mode today?
Let's make sure everything is ready for the use of the Kiosk mode. Make sure you have:
a) An activity scheduled for today, so you can check in and out students or participants.
b) The check-in feature enabled for the activity. If you need to review how to do it, click here.
2. I don't want to have trouble with the parents forgetting their PIN. What can I do?
You can by-pass the use of the PIN if you select "Express Kiosk" instead of "Regular Kiosk", this way the system won't request the parents their PIN. It will be faster but will make it easier for someone to impersonate another user.
3. I want to gather some information when participants join for the day. Can I do it when they check in?
Yes! If you wish to gather data during the Check In/Out process, click here. to learn more!
💡 If you have any questions or experience any technical difficulties with How to use Kiosk Mode in AfterSchool HQ, we want to hear from you. Contact us at support@afterschoolhq.com.
