How to Access Event Logs for Quizzes

Introduction:

The Event Log in Brightspace Quizzes allows instructors to view detailed records of student quiz activity. This includes timestamps, saved responses, navigation between questions, submission details, and any interruptions during the attempt. Reviewing event logs is helpful for verifying quiz irregularities, investigating reports of technical issues, or confirming submission times.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1. Log in to Brightspace and access your course.
    • Then, on the course's navigation bar, go to Activities and Quizzes.
  2. Activities >> Quizzes
  3. 2. In Manage Quizzes, click on the quiz or exam the student has already taken.
  4. Manage Quizzes >> Poetry Terms [hyper-link]
  5. 3.Select the drop-down arrow next to the quiz and click Grade to view student attempts.
  6. drop-down >> Grade
  7. 4.Locate the student and click on one of their Attempt links.
  8. Vaquero Student - attempt 1
  9. 5. On the grading dashboard, find the Event Log link on the left-hand side.
  11. Event Log link
  12. 6. The Event Log will open in a new window displaying timestamps, dates, and a detailed summary of each action taken during the quiz (e.g., quiz start time, question viewed, answers saved, submission time).
  13. Event Log Window
  14. 7. To exit, click Close, then select the Back to Grade Quiz arrow on the upper left.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • • Can’t find the Event Log?
    • Ensure you’re viewing a student’s attempt details page. The Event Log link won’t appear from the main Grade view.
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  • • No data showing in the Event Log?
    • This may happen if the attempt was never opened or started by the student.
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  • • Quiz not appearing in the list?
    • Verify that the quiz is active and has recorded attempts. Archived or deleted quizzes will not display.
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  • • Suspect technical issues?
    • Compare the timestamps in the Event Log to reported outages or network interruptions. This helps determine if a timeout or lost connection occurred.
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  • • Need to verify extra time or reopen an attempt?
    • Use Special Access in the quiz settings to adjust timing or regrant access to a student after confirming details in the Event Log.

Additional Resources:

FAQ Section:

  • • Q: What kind of actions does the Event Log record?
    • A: The log records when students start, save, navigate between questions, lose connection, and submit their quizzes.
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  • • Q: Can I export the Event Log?
    • A: No, the Event Log cannot be exported. However, you can take screenshots for documentation if needed.
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  • • Q: Does the Event Log show if students left the quiz window?
    • ​​​​​​​A: No. Brightspace does not detect tab switching. For lockdown features, use Respondus LockDown Browser.
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  • • Q: Why is the Event Log empty for a student?
    • ​​​​​​​A: The student may have never started the quiz attempt or the attempt was deleted.
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  • • Q: Can I use Event Logs for grading disputes?
    • ​​​​​​​A: Yes. Event Logs provide verifiable timestamps that can help confirm when and how the student interacted with the quiz.
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