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Associating a User as an Observer

Target Audience: Buzz Administrators

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In Buzz, observers are not enrolled directly into courses. Instead, administrators associate observer accounts with one or more student accounts. Before importing observer associations, ensure that all observers already have user accounts created in the platform.

Before You Begin

  • Confirm that each observer has an active Buzz user account.
  • Observers cannot be associated with students until their user accounts have been created.

Create Observer Associations

1. Download the Observer Template

Select here to download the Observer Template.

2. Complete the Template

  1. Enter the observer’s username (adult username) in Column B.
  2. Enter the associated student’s username in Column C.
  3. Continue adding additional observer/student relationships as needed.
  4. Review the spreadsheet carefully to ensure all associations are accurate.

Example: An observer may be associated with multiple students, and a student may have multiple observers. For example, the observer MaBrown_P may be linked to two students, while the student ZaHorn may have two observer accounts associated with them.

Sample observer template.

3. Copy the Template Data

After completing the spreadsheet:

  • Select and copy all data from the template, including Row 1 (column headings).

Import Observer Associations

  1. Navigate to the Domain Home Page/Dashboard.
  2. Select the ellipsis menu (three dots).
  3. Select Import Observers.
Screenshot of Admin App page with ellipsis menu open and Import Observers highlighted
  1. Paste the copied template data into the large blank field on the import screen.
  2. Select Validate Data.

Review Validation Results

  • If validation errors are displayed, stop the import process.
  • Correct the errors in the spreadsheet and repeat the validation process.
  1. Once validation is successful, select Import Data.
  2. Review the import results for any errors before selecting Done.

Important: If errors occur during import, note the error messages, correct the spreadsheet, and repeat the import process.

Best Practices

  • Verify all usernames before importing.
  • Always validate data prior to importing.
  • Carefully review any error messages to ensure observer associations are imported correctly.