Assignment Dashboard
The assignment dashboard provides a centralized view of all key metrics and information for an assignment. Use this dashboard to monitor student progress, track submissions, and manage assignment logistics.
Accessing the Dashboard
Navigate to any assignment to view its dashboard. The dashboard is the default landing page for each assignment.
Dashboard Components
Assignment Overview
The top section displays essential assignment information:
- Assignment name and description
- Due date and time
- Release status: Whether the assignment is visible to students
- Submission count: Number of students who have submitted
Submission Statistics
Track student progress with real-time statistics:
- Total submissions: How many students have submitted work
- Pending submissions: Students who haven’t submitted yet
- On-time vs. late: Breakdown of submission timing
- Average score: Current average across all graded submissions
Quick Actions
Access common assignment management tasks:
- View all submissions: Navigate to the submissions list
- Manage grading: Assign grading tasks to staff
- Edit assignment: Modify assignment settings
- View test insights: Access the test insights dashboard
- Check security: Open the security dashboard
Recent Activity
See the latest updates and actions:
- Recent submissions
- Grading completions
- Student questions or issues
- System notifications
Grading Progress
Monitor grading status across all submissions:
- Graded: Submissions with completed reviews
- In progress: Submissions currently being graded
- Not started: Submissions awaiting grading assignment
Grader Workload
View grading distribution across your staff:
- Which graders are assigned to which submissions
- Completion rates per grader
- Overdue grading tasks
Student Engagement Metrics
Track how students are engaging with the assignment:
- Repository activity: Commit frequency and timing
- Autograder runs: How often students are testing their code
- Help requests: Office hours requests related to this assignment
- Discussion posts: Questions and discussions about the assignment
Filtering and Sorting
Customize your dashboard view:
- Filter by submission status (submitted, pending, late)
- Sort by score, submission time, or student name
- Search for specific students
- Group by section or team (for group assignments)
Check the assignment dashboard regularly to identify students who may need additional support or to spot trends in common issues.
Exporting Data
Export assignment data for further analysis:
- Submission reports
- Grading summaries
- Student progress data
- Autograder results
Use the export functionality to generate reports for department records or to analyze assignment effectiveness.
The assignment dashboard provides instructors with a centralized view of all assignment-related information, helping you monitor student progress, track submissions, and manage grading workflows efficiently.
Dashboard Overview
Access the assignment dashboard from the course navigation to view a comprehensive summary of all assignments in your course.
Key Metrics
The dashboard displays essential metrics for each assignment:
Submission Statistics
- Total submissions: Number of student submissions received
- On-time submissions: Submissions received before the due date
- Late submissions: Submissions received after the deadline
- Missing submissions: Students who haven’t submitted yet
- Submission rate: Percentage of enrolled students who have submitted
Grading Progress
- Graded count: Number of submissions that have been graded
- Pending grading: Submissions awaiting review
- Released grades: Grades that have been released to students
- Average score: Mean score across all graded submissions
Assignment Status
- Draft: Assignment is being configured
- Released: Assignment is available to students
- Due: Upcoming or past due date
- Closed: No longer accepting submissions
Dashboard Features
Quick Actions
Perform common tasks directly from the dashboard:
- View submissions: Access all student submissions for an assignment
- Assign grading: Distribute grading tasks to course staff
- Release grades: Make graded submissions visible to students
- Edit assignment: Modify assignment settings and configuration
- Export data: Download submission and grading data
Filtering and Sorting
Customize your view to focus on specific information:
- Filter by assignment status (draft, released, closed)
- Sort by due date, submission count, or grading progress
- Search for specific assignments by name
- Group by assignment type or category
Visual Indicators
The dashboard uses visual cues to highlight important information:
- Progress bars: Show grading completion percentage
- Status badges: Indicate assignment state (draft, active, closed)
- Alert icons: Flag assignments requiring attention (low submission rates, overdue grading)
- Color coding: Differentiate between on-time, late, and missing submissions
Using the Dashboard
Monitoring Student Progress
Track how students are progressing through assignments:
- Review submission rates to identify students who may need support
- Check submission timing to understand student work patterns
- Monitor late submission trends to adjust deadlines if needed
- Identify assignments with low engagement for intervention
Managing Grading Workflows
Coordinate grading activities across your teaching team:
- View which assignments need grading assignments
- Track grading progress and identify bottlenecks
- Ensure timely grade release to students
- Balance grading workload across staff members
Assignment Planning
Use dashboard insights to improve future assignments:
- Analyze submission patterns to optimize due dates
- Review average scores to calibrate difficulty
- Identify assignments that need clarification based on submission rates
- Track time-to-completion for better scheduling
Integration with Other Features
The assignment dashboard integrates with:
Best Practices
- Check regularly: Review the dashboard at least weekly to stay informed
- Act on alerts: Address flagged issues promptly to support student success
- Use filters: Focus on specific assignment types or time periods for targeted analysis
- Export data: Download reports for deeper analysis or record-keeping
- Share insights: Use dashboard data to inform teaching team discussions
