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Usage and Time Saved Counters

The Usage and Time Saved counters in ClassCraft AI are personalised for the currently signed-in user. These counters provide insights into how frequently you have used the tools and the time you have saved by leveraging them. This user-specific focus ensures that the data displayed reflects your individual activity within the app.

Dashboard Counters​

Total Tool Uses​

This counter tracks how many times you have launched the tools currently displayed on the screen, including any filters or search criteria you have applied.

Example:​

  • If you are viewing "All Tools," the Total Tool Uses counter reflects the combined number of times you have used all visible tools.
  • If you filter by "Planning" tools or search for specific tools, the Total Tool Uses counter dynamically updates to show your personal usage for the displayed tools.

Total Time Saved​

This counter estimates the cumulative time you have saved based on the tools currently visible on the dashboard. It calculates the total time saved by multiplying the number of times you have used each tool by the estimated time it would take to manually create the same type of resource.

Example:​

  • If you have used the H5P Creator 5 times and it saves an average of 30 minutes per use, the total time saved for this tool is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
  • The Total Time Saved counter on the dashboard reflects the sum of time saved for all tools you have used, respecting any active filters or search results.

Individual Tool Counters​

At the top of each tool’s page, you’ll find the following counters specific to the signed-in user:

Tool-Specific Uses​

This counter shows the number of times you have used the specific tool.

Tool-Specific Time Saved​

This counter displays the total time you have saved by using the specific tool. It is calculated using the estimated time saved per use of the tool.

Example:​

  • The YouTube-Based Resources tool saves an average of 45 minutes per use.
  • If you have used this tool 10 times, the Time Saved counter on its page will show 450 minutes (7.5 hours).

How Time Saved is Calculated​

ClassCraft AI estimates time saved for each tool by evaluating the average time it would take a teacher to manually create the type of resource produced by the tool. These estimates are based on educational research, user feedback, and internal testing.

Example Time Saved Estimates:​

  • H5P Creator (Beta): 30 minutes per use (average time to create an interactive H5P package).
  • Lesson Plan Generator: 45 minutes per use (average time to create a detailed lesson plan).
  • Student Progress Report: 20 minutes per use (average time to write a detailed progress report for a student).
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 25 minutes per use (average time to manually create a quiz with 10 questions).

Each time you launch a tool, the system records a usage count and adds the estimated time saved to your personal counters.

Dynamic Updates​

On the Dashboard​

The Total Tool Uses and Total Time Saved counters dynamically reflect your personal usage for:

  • Tools currently visible after applying any filters or search criteria.
  • The updated total for only those tools displayed on the screen.

On Individual Tool Pages​

The counters at the top of a tool’s page only show your personal usage and time saved for that specific tool.

Usage Context​

The Usage and Time Saved counters are user-specific and designed to provide personal insights. Other dashboards exist for users with organisational oversight roles, where aggregated statistics for all users within the organisation are displayed. These are separate from the personalised view available to individual users.

FAQs​

How is "Time Saved" calculated for me?​

The time saved is calculated as the sum of the estimated time saved across all your uses of the tools, based on the average time required to manually create the corresponding resources.

The counters on the dashboard dynamically adjust to reflect only the tools currently visible on the screen. This ensures the data displayed is relevant to your activity for the displayed tools.

Are these counters shared with my organisation?​

No, the Usage and Time Saved counters on your dashboard are personalised for you. Organisation-wide data is available only on dashboards for specific user roles with oversight permissions.

Conclusion​

The Usage and Time Saved counters in ClassCraft AI are powerful tools for tracking your personal activity and the value you derive from the app. By understanding how these counters work, you can better appreciate the efficiency and time-saving benefits of using ClassCraft AI in your teaching workflow.