Course Time Tracker Block Plugin

The Lambda Course Time Tracker Block works in tandem with the Time Spent Learning plugin set to provide the Learner with a visualization of how much time has been accumulated into the course. You also have the option to display required minimum and maximum time spent in a course.

To enable the Course Time Tracker Block, complete the following steps:

1. Open a course for editing (and ensure you have the correct permissions).
2. From the Add A Block dialog box, select Course Time Tracker from the list. The Course Time Tracker block appears:
   
   
   
   
3. In the Course Time Tracker block, click the Settings icon   and select Configure Course Time Tracker Block. The Configuring a Course Time Tracker block page appears:
   
   
   
   
4. Under the Block Settings heading, configure the following options:
   • Enable Minimum Required Time on Course: select this option to display the minimum amount of time required in the course.
   • Enable Popup Page Refresh Message: select this option to enable a popup window alerting the Learner when they have reached the required time thresholds, with the option to refresh the page to display recently unlocked/locked activities.
     
      
      
   • Override Minimum Required Time on Course: select this option to override the minimum required time as established in the course settings.
   • Minimum Required Time on Course (Hours): enter the number of hours required for the new override time.
   • Minimum Required Time on Course (Minutes): enter the number of minutes required for the new override time (in addition to the hours—if the total time is two hours and thirty minutes, enter "thirty" in this box).
   • Enable Maximum Required Time on Course: select this option to display the maximum amount of time required in the course.
   • Override Maximum Required Time on Course: select this option to override the maximum required time as established in the course settings.
   • Maximum Required Time on Course (Hours): enter the number of hours required for the new override time.
   • Maximum Required Time on Course (Minutes): enter the number of minutes required for the new override time (in addition to the hours—if the total time is two hours and thirty minutes, enter "thirty" in this box).
   • Display of Activities / Resources Minimum Required Time: select whether to display the minimum required time based on the following parameters:
     • Use Activity Settings: select this option to display the minimum required time of activities that have the Display in Block check box selected in the Activity Restriction settings.
     • Display All: select this option to display the minimum required time of all activities that have a time threshold set.
     • Hide All: select this option to hide all minimum required time thresholds from displaying in the Course Time Tracker block. 
   • Display of Activities / Resources Maximum Allowed Time:select whether to display the maximum required time based on the following parameters:
     • Use Activity Settings: select this option to display the maximum required time of activities that have the Display in Block check box selected in the Activity Restriction settings.
     • Display All: select this option to display the maximum required time of all activities that have a time threshold set.
     • Hide All: select this option to hide all maximum required time thresholds from displaying in the Course Time Tracker block.
     
      
5. If necessary, expand the Where this block appears and On this page headings to access and alter display and appearance qualities for the block:
   
   
6. Click the Save Changes button to save your new settings and return to the Course Time Tracker block.