How to Monitor Student Progress in D2L

Introduction

Monitoring student progress is essential for identifying students who may need additional support and ensuring that all students are on track to achieve their learning goals. This guide will walk you through the tools and features in D2L that can help you effectively monitor student progress in your course.

 Instructions

1. Log into D2L

• Navigate to the MyLambton login page and enter your credentials to access your account. From here, you can access D2L.

2. Navigate to Your Course

• Once logged in, select the course for which you want to monitor student progress from the course list on your D2L homepage.

3. Access the Class Progress Tool

• On your course homepage, click on the Assessment tab in the navigation bar, then click the "Class Progress" link.

4. Review Overall Class Progress

• The Class Progress tool provides an overview of your students' progress in various areas, such as content completion, grades, discussions, assignments, and quizzes.

• You can customize the progress indicators to focus on the metrics that are most important for your course by clicking on Settings.

5. View Individual Student Progress

• Click on a student's name or profile picture to view detailed progress information for that individual student.

• This view includes data on content access, assignment submissions, quiz attempts, discussion participation, and more.

6. Check Content Completion

• In the Class Progress tool, you can see which content items each student has accessed and completed.

• This helps you identify students who may be falling behind on course materials.

7. Monitor Grades

• The Grades section in the Class Progress tool shows each student's performance on graded activities.

• You can quickly identify students who may be struggling with specific assignments or exams.

8. Track Discussion Participation

• The Discussions section provides insights into each student's participation in discussion forums.

• You can see the number of posts and replies made by each student, helping you gauge their engagement in class discussions.

9. Analyze Quiz Performance

• The Quizzes section shows detailed statistics on each student's quiz attempts, including scores and completion times.

• This information can help you identify common areas of difficulty and adjust your teaching strategies accordingly.

 Conclusion

Monitoring student progress in D2L is a powerful way to ensure that all students are on track and receiving the support they need. By following these steps and utilizing the available tools, you can effectively track and enhance student performance in your course.