Track the time spent viewing content
Due to multiple browser configurations and use cases, tracking the time spent viewing content in Brightspace is a best estimate. For example, the following can contribute to inaccurate time tracking: running an aggressive ad-blocker, opening content in another browser tab, downloading the content/viewing it locally, or losing an internet connection while viewing content in a browser.
Tracking the time spent viewing content is useful as a diagnostic tool for an instructor to start a conversation with a learner; however, D2L does not recommend using it as an assessment tool. Consider the following example as a best practice for using time tracking as a diagnostic tool: A learner asks for help with a certain piece of content, and the instructor notices that the learner only viewed the content for 30 seconds. The instructor then advises the learner to review the content and come back with more specific questions about the parts of the content that were difficult to understand.
Access the Class Progress tool
You can access the Class Progress tool by selecting Class Progress from the course-level navbar.
Figure: The Class Progress tool on the course-level navbar.
If it doesn't appear on your navbar, you can access it from the Course Tools drop-down menu using the Course Admin option.
Class Progress allows faculty to review learner progress across multiple metrics in one convenient dashboard. Faculty can:
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Access individual learner data.
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Select progress indicators for more detailed information.
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Hover over a learner’s thumbnail to communicate through email or instant message.
Figure: The Class Progress view.
Customize your Class Progress dashboard
Change to order of trackers, or choose to display different metrics options.
To customize your dashboard
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In Class Progress, click Settings.
Figure: The Settings option on the Class Progress dashboard.
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Select the drop-down menu beside each progress tracker to change the order of trackers or display different progress metrics.
Figure: The Move down and Replace options in the Class Progress indicator list.
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Once the dashboard appears to your preferences, click Save and Close.
View an individual learner's performance data
To view all ten metric categories in the Progress Summary for a specific learner, click the learner's name next to their profile thumbnail or click the specific metric category.
Figure: The Progress Summary, highlighting the learners name that enables you to view more information for that specific learner.
To contact a learner directly from Class Progress, hover over the learner's profile image and click Send Email or Send Instant Message.
Video: Monitor Class Progress