User Dashboard Guide
The ClassCraft AI user dashboard provides an intuitive interface for managing your organisation, exploring available tools, searching for specific tools, and monitoring usage statistics. This guide explains the key elements of the dashboard to help you navigate and utilise its features effectively.
Overview of Features
1. Organisation Dropdown
At the top of the dashboard, you'll see an organisation dropdown displaying the name of your organisation, licence tier, and licence expiry date. This information helps you track your current subscription details.
2. Sidebar
The sidebar on the left provides access to key filters, categories, and usage statistics. It enhances navigation and offers insights into your activity on ClassCraft AI.
Categories:
- All Tools: View all available tools.
- Planning: Tools focused on lesson and resource planning.
- In-Class: Tools for in-class activities and teaching aids.
- Independent: Tools for independent learner activities.
- Assessment: Tools for quizzes and progress reports.
- Research: Tools for exploring topics or generating ideas.
- Favourites: Your bookmarked tools for quick access.
- History: View your previously used tools.
Usage Stats:
- Total Tool Uses: Tracks the total number of tools you've used from the tools currently displayed or filtered (e.g., 408).
- Total Time Saved: Displays the cumulative time saved by the currently displayed or filtered tools (e.g., 230.25 hours).
3. Search Box
At the top right of the dashboard, you'll find a Search Box to quickly locate tools by name or keyword. The search functionality respects the filters you’ve applied via the sidebar.
How to Use:
- Enter the tool name or relevant keywords in the search box.
- View the results, which display only the tools matching your query and applied filters.
- The usage stats in the sidebar will dynamically update to show the total uses and time saved for the tools currently displayed on the screen.
4. Tool Cards
The main section of the dashboard displays available tools as cards. Each card contains:
- Tool Name: The title of the tool.
- Description: A brief explanation of the tool's functionality.
- Tags: Indicators such as "Popular Choice" or "New Tool."
- Launch Button: A button to open the tool.
- Favourite Icon: Click to add or remove the tool from your favourites.
Example Tools:
- H5P Creator (Beta): Create interactive H5P packages.
- YouTube-based Resources: Generate resources from YouTube videos.
- Lesson Plan: Create detailed lesson plans with AI support.
- Student Progress Report: Generate professional progress reports.
Use the Search Bar at the top to find specific tools by name or keyword.
5. Metrics and Statistics
The dashboard includes a detailed metrics section, allowing you to track your contributions, rankings, and organisational performance.
Your Metrics:
- Rank: Your position compared to other users in the organisation (e.g., #1 of 12).
- Activity Streak: Tracks how many consecutive days you've been active.
- Total Contributions: The number of resources you've generated this month (e.g., 409 resources).
Organisation Stats:
- Overall Usage: The total number of resources generated by your organisation this year (e.g., 808).
- Active Users: The current number of active users in your organisation.
Achievements:
A placeholder for a feature currently under development.
How to Use the Dashboard
Navigating Tools
- Use the organisation dropdown to ensure you're viewing tools and statistics for the correct organisation.
- Browse tools by category using the sidebar filters or search for specific tools.
- Click the Launch button on a tool card to start using it.
Managing Favourites
- Click the heart icon on any tool card to add it to your favourites.
- Access your favourite tools by selecting the Favourites category in the sidebar.
Using the Search Box
- Enter keywords related to the tool you're looking for in the Search Box.
- The displayed tools will update to match your search and applied filters.
- Check the Total Tool Uses and Total Time Saved in the sidebar to see updated statistics for the displayed tools.
Monitoring Usage and Stats
- View your rank, contributions, and activity streak under Your Metrics.
- Check your organisation's performance and active users in Organisation Stats.
- Use the Total Tool Uses and Total Time Saved stats in the sidebar to monitor your activity for the displayed tools.
FAQs
How do I find a specific tool?
Use the Search Box to type in the tool name or relevant keywords.
What does "Total Time Saved" mean?
This statistic estimates the time saved by using ClassCraft AI tools instead of traditional methods for the currently displayed tools.
Conclusion
The ClassCraft AI user dashboard serves as a central hub for managing your tools, tracking organisational performance, and maximising the efficiency of your teaching activities. By exploring the features outlined in this guide, you can make the most of ClassCraft AI to enhance your educational workflow.