Summary
This guide explains how students can use the Table of Contents view in Brightspace’s Class Progress tool to monitor their progress through course content. It shows which materials you’ve viewed and which still need attention, helping you stay organized and up to date.
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Introduction:
Brightspace’s Class Progress tool helps you keep track of how much course content you've viewed and what you might have missed. The Table of Contents section within Class Progress provides a quick overview of each module and topic you've accessed, helping you stay on top of readings, assignments, and other course materials.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- 1. Log in to Brightspace and access your course. On the navigation bar, select the Class Progress tab to reveal the drop-down menu and select the Class Progress link.
- 2. In the left-hand menu, click Content to open the Table of Contents section.
- 3. The Content Progress area displays your overall progress, including:
- Topics Visited – Number of individual content items you’ve opened
- Total Visits – Total number of clicks/interactions with topics
- Time Spent – Time spent engaging with content in the course
- Progress Bar – Visual indicator showing how much content you've completed
- 4. Each section in the Table of Contents is shown as a bold blue title. These represent the folders/modules from the Content area.
- Under each folder, you’ll see:
- A completion percentage
- A progress bar
- A ratio of viewed items / total items
- The date you last visited the folder
- 5. To view specific topics within a folder, click the down-arrow next to the folder title.
- 6. On the right side of each topic or folder module:
- A dot (•) means the item is not marked as complete. This could be because you haven’t opened it or didn’t click “Mark as Complete.”
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- A checkmark (✓) means the item is marked as complete—either automatically upon viewing or manually.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- • My content progress shows 0% even though I opened the material
- Brightspace only tracks content as “viewed” if you click and open each item directly from the Content area.
- Simply scrolling past or previewing from another tab (e.g., Calendar, Announcements) may not register.
- • Some modules are missing in my Class Progress view
- Ask your instructor if the module is hidden or has date restrictions. Content that isn’t released yet will not appear in your progress.
- • I opened a video, but it didn’t mark as complete
- Brightspace marks a video as “viewed” once the page is accessed—not based on whether you watched the full video. Try reloading the page if the tracking doesn't update.
- • Table of Contents is loading slowly or not at all
- Try clearing your browser’s cache or switching to a recommended browser like Google Chrome. You can also try logging out and back into Brightspace.
Additional Resources:
FAQ Section:
- • Q: Do I have to complete every item in the Table of Contents?
- A: Not always. Some content may be optional or for reference. Check your syllabus or ask your instructor what is required.
- • Q: Can I see which content items I haven’t viewed yet?
- A: Yes! In the Table of Contents progress view, any item with a gray progress bar or no checkmark indicates it hasn’t been accessed yet.
- • Q: Does Brightspace know how long I spent on a content item?
- A: No. It only tracks that the item was opened—not how long you spent reviewing it.