We are excited to unveil the Checklist Activity, the latest addition to Teachfloor's suite of tools designed to enhance the learning experience. This new feature provides instructors and learners with a practical and flexible way to track progress and organize course tasks effectively.

What is the Checklist Activity?

The Checklist Activity is a flexible tool that allows instructors to create a structured list of any kind of tasks or preparatory steps learners need to complete before or during the course. This can include tasks within the Teachfloor platform, like completing a reading assignment or watching a video lecture, or external steps like downloading software or gathering materials.

Customizable and Flexible

One of the key features of the Checklist Activity is its adaptability. Instructors can tailor the checklist to fit the specific needs of their course or module, making it a perfect fit for various learning scenarios. Whether it’s for a step-by-step project, daily class preparations, or a comprehensive recap of necessary tasks, the checklist can be customized accordingly.

How Can Instructors Utilize the Checklist Activity?

The Checklist Activity offers a range of valuable applications, for examples:

• Pre-Course Preparation: Create a checklist to guide learners through the steps needed to be fully prepared before diving into the course. This might include tasks such as "Download the required software," "Set up an account on the learning platform," or "Gather necessary course materials."
• Course Navigation: Design checklists to break down course modules into manageable steps. Learners can track their progress by checking off completed tasks like "Read assigned chapters," "Complete quizzes," or "Participate in discussion forums."
• External Tasks and Resources: Include tasks that take learners outside of Teachfloor, such as "Schedule a meeting with a mentor," "Conduct research online," or "Submit a document to the institution." This ensures a well-rounded learning experience that incorporates external resources.
• Self-Assessment: Integrate self-reflection questions within the checklist. Learners can check off questions like "Do I feel comfortable with the prerequisite knowledge?" or "Have I gathered all the necessary materials?" This encourages them to assess their readiness and identify areas requiring additional preparation.

Benefits of Using the Checklist Activity

• Enhanced Organization: Streamlines the management of course tasks and external preparations, ensuring that learners have a clear roadmap of what needs to be accomplished.
• Increased Engagement: By clearly outlining the tasks and steps needed for course progression, students are more likely to engage with all aspects of the course material.

How to Use the Checklist Activity

Setting up the Checklist Activity is straightforward:

1. Add the Checklist Activity to your course from the activity list section.
2. Customize the list of items or steps that students need to complete.
3. Monitor Progress: view the completion status of the listed tasks in the assessment page.

Conclusion

We are keen to see how our educators and learners will leverage this new feature to enhance their educational endeavors.

We invite you to try the Checklist Activity in your next course setup and share your experiences with us.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve and tailor our tools to better meet your teaching and learning needs.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Sequences, a powerful new feature designed to transform the way you manage and deliver engaging lessons on Teachfloor!

Sequences: Building Blocks for Effective Learning

Sequences act as pre-defined workflows that combine existing activities like submissions, peer reviews, self review, instructor review and feedback reflections.

They allow you to structure your courses logically and guide students through a well-defined learning journey that emphasizes both peer and self-evaluation.

Effortlessly Create Structured Lessons in One Click!

With Sequences, you can now create a complete learning experience with just a single click.  Here are the exciting sequence options currently available:

• Instructor Review Sequence: Submission + Instructor Review - This streamlined sequence ensures students submit their work before receiving valuable feedback from you.
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• Peer Review Sequence: Submission + Peer Review + Feedback Reflection - Cultivate a collaborative learning environment by encouraging students to analyze and learn from constructive feedback provided by their peers.
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• Peer and Self Review Sequence: Submission + Peer Review + Self Review + Feedback Reflection - Empower students to become self-directed learners through a comprehensive sequence that combines peer and self-reflection.
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• Self Review Sequence: Submission + Self Review - Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by reflecting on their work before submitting it for your review.

Embrace Sequences and Start Building Powerful Learning Experiences Today!

We invite you to explore the new Sequences functionality and unlock a world of possibilities for your Teachfloor courses.  

Streamline your course creation, empower student learning journeys that emphasize feedback analysis, and watch your classroom flourish with the power of Sequences!

Happy teaching and learning!

Instructors on Teachfloor now have expanded control over embedded elements within their courses. This update introduces the ability to customize both the aspect ratio and display width of embedded content, providing greater flexibility in course design and presentation.

Full-Width Option

Now, instructors can choose the "full width" option, allowing embedded content to fill the width of the lesson area, maximizing the available space for student focus.

Tailored Aspect Ratio for Optimal Viewing

Another exciting addition is the ability to adjust the aspect ratio of embedded elements. This allows instructors to precisely tailor the display to perfectly match the specific dimensions and format of their embedded content, ensuring optimal viewing for students.

Embrace Flexibility in Your Course Design

Start exploring the exciting possibilities of customizable embed options on Teachfloor. Experiment with full-width displays and tailored aspect ratios to create visually appealing and effective learning experiences for your students. This update applies to both existing and future embeds within your Teachfloor courses.

We're excited to announce the addition of four new languages to our ever-growing list of supported options on Teachfloor! This update builds upon our commitment to break down language barriers and empower educators to reach learners worldwide.

New Languages Available:

• German
• Japanese
• Korean
• Chinese (Mandarin)

With this expansion, Teachfloor now supports a total of nine languages, making our platform even more accessible to a global audience.

Enhanced Learning Experiences:

Just like our existing languages, these new additions translate the entire Teachfloor interface, including admin, instructor, and student areas. This ensures a seamless learning experience for everyone, regardless of their native language.

Reaching New Heights:

The inclusion of these languages opens doors for educators to connect with learners in some of the most populated regions of the world. It fosters a more inclusive learning environment where students feel empowered to learn in their language of comfort.

Getting Started:

Enabling these new languages is as simple as navigating to your Teachfloor settings and selecting your desired option. (Please note that the Localization feature remains exclusive to users on Advanced plans.)

We're thrilled to take another step towards making Teachfloor a truly global platform for learning. Stay tuned for even more language additions in the future!

Teachfloor is excited to announce a significant update to our course management system that further enhances the flexibility and functionality of assignment submissions. This update introduces "Submission Options," a feature designed to empower instructors with more control over how students submit their assignments.

What are Submission Options?

Submission Options is a new feature that allows instructors to customize the submission process for assignments within their courses. Recognizing the diverse needs of different courses and assessments, we have expanded the submission capabilities to offer instructors the option to specify how students can submit their work.

Key Update: File-Only Submissions

A standout addition to the Submission Options is the ability for instructors to allow students to submit assignments exclusively through file uploads. This marks a departure from the previous requirement that submissions include textual content, addressing the need for greater versatility in assignment types. Whether it's a video presentation, an audio recording, or a document such as a PDF or spreadsheet, instructors can now tailor the submission process to best fit the assessment criteria.

Why This Update Matters

This update is particularly useful for courses that rely heavily on non-textual assessments. Instructors teaching subjects that involve multimedia presentations, data analysis, or artistic portfolios, for example, can now streamline the submission process to focus solely on file uploads. This not only simplifies the submission procedure for students but also ensures that the evaluation process is aligned with the specific objectives of the assignment.

• Enhanced Flexibility: Instructors can design assignments that are more closely aligned with the learning objectives of their course.
• Simplified Submission Process: Students benefit from a clear and straightforward submission process, removing any confusion about how to submit their work.
• Diverse Assessment Opportunities: This update supports a wider range of assessment types, accommodating various teaching strategies and learning styles.

The introduction of Submission Options, featuring the ability to specify file-only submissions, is a testament to Teachfloor's ongoing commitment to providing a versatile and user-friendly online learning environment. We are eager to see how instructors leverage this new functionality to enhance their courses and how it will improve the overall learning experience for students.

As always, we welcome your feedback on this new feature and look forward to supporting your teaching endeavors with continuous platform enhancements.

Teachfloor is proud to unveil a critical update to our platform, aimed at enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of mandatory courses: the "Disable Video Progress Bar" functionality. This new feature is designed to ensure that students fully engage with video content, a key component for courses that culminate in certification.

Understanding the importance of comprehensive engagement in learning, especially in courses that are prerequisites for certification, we have introduced the option for instructors to disable the video progress bar. This feature is instrumental in maintaining the course's integrity, ensuring that students cannot skip through video content.

Key Features and Benefits

• Mandatory Viewing: By disabling the video progress bar, instructors can set videos to be watched in their entirety, preventing students from jumping from one section to another.
• Completion Verification: Instructors can activate an option requiring students to complete the video before they can proceed, further ensuring that the educational content is fully consumed.
• Enhanced Learning Assurance: This feature is particularly valuable for mandatory courses where certification depends on the student having comprehensively completed all activities, including video-based learning.

How It Works

Instructors now have the option to disable the video progress bar when setting up a video activity within a course. This can be done through the course editing interface, where you can also enable the requirement for a video to be watched in full before the activity is marked as complete. This approach guarantees that students engage with the content in a linear fashion, enhancing learning outcomes and ensuring compliance with course requirements.

Conclusion

This feature reinforces our commitment to supporting educators in delivering mandatory courses and ensures that students receive the full value of their educational experience.

We are excited to see how this new functionality will be utilized to enhance learning outcomes and maintain the quality of certification courses.

As always, we welcome your feedback and look forward to continuing to support your educational goals with innovative features and updates.

This new functionality, accessible from the assessment dashboard, provides instructors with the capability to reset a student's activity, allowing them to complete it again. This update is part of our ongoing efforts to offer more adaptable and user-friendly tools for managing course activities.

Overview of Reset Student Activity

Understanding the diverse needs of both instructors and students, Teachfloor has introduced the Reset Student Activity feature to cater to situations where a student may need to redo an activity. Whether it's due to technical issues, misunderstandings of the assignment requirements, or the need for a second attempt to improve understanding, instructors now have the power to easily facilitate this process.

How It Works

Instructors can access the Reset Student Activity option directly from the assessment dashboard. With just a few clicks, they can select the specific activity and student they wish to reset. Once the activity is reset, the student can reattempt the activity, ensuring they have every opportunity to fully grasp the course material and meet the learning objectives.

The Reset Student Activity feature is particularly useful in various scenarios, such as:

• Allowing students to correct and learn from their mistakes in a supportive environment.
• Providing additional attempts for students facing technical difficulties that may have hindered their initial submission.
• Encouraging mastery learning, where students are given the chance to achieve a deeper understanding through repeated attempts.

Conclusion

The introduction of the Reset Student Activity feature reaffirms Teachfloor's commitment to creating a flexible, supportive, and engaging learning environment. By empowering instructors with more tools to manage course activities and supporting students in their learning journey, we continue to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of online education.

We are keen to hear your feedback on this new feature and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on both teaching and learning experiences on Teachfloor.

Teachfloor is delighted to unveil our latest update aimed at enhancing integrations and automations between Teachfloor and third-party software: the expansion of our Zapier Triggers & Actions. This update significantly broadens the scope of automation possibilities, streamlining processes and fostering a more efficient and connected learning environment.

What's New with Zapier Triggers & Actions?

Our newest addition to the Zapier application includes a variety of Triggers & Actions designed to facilitate seamless interactions and data flow between Teachfloor and other applications.

Highlights of the Update

• Element Completed Trigger Enhancements:  It now allows for the passing of comprehensive metadata such as files, scores, and status of the completed element.
• Automated Course Assignment: One of the new actions includes the ability to automatically assign courses to an assistant.
• Automatic Tagging of Students: Another  action is the capability to automatically assign tags to students. This feature can be used to categorize students based on their performance, interests, or any other criteria, making it easier to manage and engage with them effectively.

Benefits of the New Triggers & Actions

• Increased Efficiency: Automating repetitive tasks saves time and reduces the potential for errors, allowing educators and administrators to focus on more strategic activities.
• Enhanced Customization: With more triggers and actions available, users can create custom workflows that precisely meet their needs, enhancing the functionality of the Teachfloor platform.
• Improved Data Management: The ability to pass more detailed information through triggers ensures that data is accurately captured and utilized, leading to better decision-making and student support.

Getting Started with the New Features

To start leveraging these new Triggers & Actions, users can explore the Teachfloor integration on Zapier and set up their desired workflows.

Conclusion

We're excited to see how our users will utilize these new features to further enhance their Teachfloor experience and look forward to continuing to support the educational community with innovative solutions.