Student Guide

This guide covers all the features and functionality available to students in the Learning Management System.

Dashboard

When you log in as a student, you'll see your personalized dashboard showing:

• Your enrolled courses
• Upcoming assignments and deadlines
• Recent announcements
• Your calendar with scheduled events

Courses

Viewing Your Courses

Your courses are displayed on the dashboard. Each course card shows:

• Course name and code
• Instructor information
• Recent activity
• Progress indicators

Accessing Course Materials

To access a course:

1. Click on the course card from your dashboard
2. Navigate through the course modules in the sidebar
3. Click on any module to view its contents

Course materials may include:

• Lecture notes and slides
• Video content
• Reading materials (PDFs, documents)
• External links and resources

Course Files

You can download course files provided by your instructor:

1. Navigate to the Files section in your course
2. Browse or search for files
3. Click the download button to save files to your device

Assignments

Coming Soon

Assignment submission features are currently under development. The functionality described below represents planned features.

Viewing Assignments

Assignments are listed in:

• The Assignments section of each course
• Your calendar
• Your dashboard (for upcoming deadlines)

Submitting Assignments

To submit an assignment:

1. Navigate to the assignment
2. Read the assignment instructions carefully
3. Upload your submission file(s)
4. Click "Submit" to finalize your submission

TIP

You can save drafts before submitting. Make sure to click "Submit" when you're ready for grading!

Checking Grades

Once graded, you can view:

• Your score
• Instructor feedback
• Grade breakdown (if applicable)

Quizzes

Taking Quizzes

To take a quiz:

1. Navigate to the quiz from your course
2. Read the instructions and time limits
3. Answer all questions
4. Review your answers before submitting
5. Click "Submit Quiz" when complete

WARNING

Pay attention to time limits! Quizzes may be timed, and you'll be automatically submitted when time expires.

Quiz Types

The LMS supports various question types:

• Multiple choice
• True/False
• Short answer
• Essay questions
• Fill in the blank

Viewing Quiz Results

After submission:

• Some quizzes show immediate results
• Others require instructor grading
• Check your grades section for quiz scores and feedback

Discussions

Participating in Discussions

To participate in course discussions:

1. Navigate to the Discussions section
2. Browse existing discussion threads
3. Click "New Discussion" to start a new topic
4. Reply to existing discussions to join the conversation

Discussion Etiquette

• Be respectful and professional
• Stay on topic
• Contribute meaningfully to discussions
• Follow your instructor's guidelines

AI Chat Assistant

If your instructor has enabled AI chat for the course, you can use the AI assistant to get help with course content, assignments, and general questions.

Starting a Conversation

1. Navigate to your course
2. Click the AI Chat button in the sidebar
3. Type your question or request
4. Press Enter or click Send

What the AI Can Help With

Course Content:

• Explain complex concepts
• Summarize course materials
• Help find specific information in course files
• Generate study questions

Assignments:

• Clarify assignment requirements
• Provide guidance on approach
• Help brainstorm ideas
• Review your work (doesn't provide complete solutions)

General Support:

• Navigate course structure
• Check upcoming deadlines
• Find relevant discussions
• Review quiz performance

TIP

The AI assistant is a helpful tool but not a replacement for your instructor. For official course policies, grading concerns, or technical issues, contact your instructor directly.

AI Tools and Permissions

The AI may request permission to use tools to help you:

Tool	What It Does	Example Use
Calendar	View your course events	"What assignments are due this week?"
Course Content	Browse modules and chapters	"Show me content about linear algebra"
Quiz Review	Check past quiz attempts	"How did I do on the last quiz?"
Discussion Search	Find discussion posts	"What are students saying about topic X?"

Permission Prompts:

• AI will ask permission before using tools
• Permissions may be one-time or conversation-wide
• You can deny tool access if you prefer

Managing Conversation History

View Past Conversations:

1. Click AI Chat in sidebar
2. View list of previous conversations
3. Click any conversation to resume

Start New Conversation:

• Click New Conversation button
• Each conversation maintains its own context
• Useful for separating different topics

Delete Conversations:

• Click the menu icon on a conversation
• Select Delete
• Deleted conversations cannot be recovered

Best Practices for AI Chat

Be Specific:

• "Explain gradient descent in simple terms" is better than "help with ML"
• Provide context: "I'm on chapter 5, section 2.3"

Verify Information:

• AI is helpful but can make mistakes
• Cross-reference important information
• Consult course materials and instructor

Use for Learning:

• Ask follow-up questions
• Request examples and explanations
• Have AI quiz you on concepts

Don't:

• Submit AI-generated work as your own
• Share conversation content that violates academic integrity
• Rely solely on AI without reviewing course materials

Calendar

Using the Calendar

Your calendar displays:

• Assignment due dates
• Quiz availability windows
• Course events
• Personal reminders

You can:

• View by day, week, or month
• Filter events by course
• Add personal events
• Set reminders for important dates

Progress Tracking and Analytics

Viewing Your Progress

Track your performance and engagement throughout the course.

Access Your Analytics:

1. Navigate to your course
2. Click My Progress in the sidebar
3. View your activity and performance metrics

Metrics You Can See:

• Activity Timeline: Your course interactions over time
• Content Progress: Which modules/chapters you've viewed
• Completion Percentage: Progress toward course completion
• Quiz Performance: Scores and attempt history
• Time Spent: How long you've spent in different sections
• Engagement Score: Overall participation level

Grade Progress

View your current standing:

• Overall course grade
• Individual assignment scores
• Quiz results
• Participation points
• Grade trends over time

Using Analytics to Improve

Identify Areas for Improvement:

• See which modules you haven't completed
• Find topics where quiz scores are lower
• Recognize patterns in your study habits

Stay Motivated:

• Track progress toward course completion
• Compare your engagement with course averages
• Celebrate milestones and achievements

Optimize Study Time:

• See which content takes you longer
• Identify your most productive times
• Plan study sessions based on patterns

Analytics

View detailed analytics about your learning:

• Activity over time
• Content engagement metrics
• Comparison with course averages (if enabled)
• Areas needing attention

Profile and Settings

Managing Your Profile

Update your profile information:

1. Click on your profile icon
2. Select "Profile Settings"
3. Update your information
4. Save changes

You can update:

• Display name
• Profile picture
• Contact information
• Notification preferences

Notification Settings

Customize how you receive notifications:

• Email notifications
• In-app notifications
• Frequency preferences
• Types of notifications

Tips for Success

• Check your dashboard daily for new announcements
• Review assignment deadlines regularly
• Participate actively in discussions
• Utilize the AI chat for quick help
• Keep track of your progress
• Submit assignments before the deadline
• Ask your instructor if you need clarification

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Can't access a course:

• Verify you're enrolled in the course
• Check with your instructor if enrollment is pending

File upload issues:

• Check file size limits
• Ensure file format is supported
• Try a different browser

Quiz problems:

• Ensure stable internet connection
• Don't navigate away during a timed quiz
• Contact your instructor if technical issues occur

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check this documentation
2. Use the AI chat assistant
3. Contact your course instructor
4. Reach out to system administrators for technical issues