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Platform Tour

Take a guided tour of Caliper's interface and learn where everything is located for both teachers and learners.

Common Interface Elements​

Located on the left side, the sidebar contains:

  • School Logo/Emblem (if configured)
  • Navigation menu items (role-specific)
  • Help link (opens this help center)
  • User profile section (bottom)

Expanding/Collapsing:

  • Click hamburger menu (☰) to toggle
  • Sidebar auto-collapses on small screens
  • Hover to see full menu labels when collapsed

Top Navigation Bar​

  • Current page title
  • Breadcrumbs (where you are)
  • Search box (if enabled)
  • Notifications bell 🔔
  • User menu (profile, settings, logout)

User Profile Menu​

Click your name/avatar to access:

  • View Profile
  • Settings
  • Privacy Settings
  • Help Center
  • Log Out

Teacher Interface​

Dashboard (Home)​

Quick Stats Cards:

  • Total classes
  • Active assignments
  • Pending submissions
  • AI quota usage

Recent Activity:

  • New submissions
  • Graded assignments
  • System notifications

Quick Actions:

    • New Assignment
  • Fast Mark
  • View Submissions
  • AI Marking

Teaching Section​

Learners:

  • View all students
  • Manage enrollment
  • Search and filter
  • Import/export learners

Classes:

  • Create/edit classes
  • View class rosters
  • Manage assignments per class
  • Class analytics

Subjects:

  • Define subjects taught
  • Link to classes
  • Configure subject-specific settings

Assignments:

  • Create new assignments
  • Edit existing ones
  • View submission status
  • Link rubrics

Submissions:

  • All student submissions
  • Filter by status (pending, graded)
  • Bulk actions
  • Download submissions

Grades:

  • View all grades
  • Class grade overview
  • Export grade reports
  • Grade analytics

Assessment Documents:

  • Upload past papers
  • Share resources
  • Organize by class/subject

Marking & AI Section​

Fast Mark:

  • Rapid marking interface
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Batch processing
  • Progress tracking

AI Analysis:

  • Trigger AI marking
  • Review AI suggestions
  • Monitor AI quota
  • Adjust AI settings

Rubric Management:

  • Create rubrics
  • Edit existing rubrics
  • AI rubric assistant
  • Template library

PAT Management:

  • Multi-phase assessments
  • Link phase assignments
  • Generate consolidated reports
  • Moderation workflow

Comment Generation:

  • Upload Excel mark sheets
  • Auto-generate report comments
  • Export formatted comments
  • Template management

Assessments:

  • Formal assessment tracking
  • SBA management
  • Term/year planning

Reports & Templates Section​

Reporting:

  • Generate class reports
  • Student progress reports
  • Grade distribution
  • Custom analytics

Comment Templates:

  • Create reusable templates
  • YAML-based column mapping
  • Grade-level categorization
  • Import/export

LaTeX Templates:

  • Report generation templates
  • IEB-compliant formats
  • Customize headers/footers
  • School branding integration

Data Management Section​

Data Management:

  • Storage overview
  • Export data (classes, grades, rubrics)
  • Import data
  • Backup/restore

Submission Cleanup:

  • View storage usage
  • Archive old submissions
  • Bulk delete
  • Cleanup suggestions

Settings​

Personal Settings:

  • Profile information
  • Signature upload
  • GitHub integration
  • Folder structure preferences

Privacy Settings:

  • Data collection preferences
  • Third-party analytics
  • Communication preferences

Learner Interface​

Dashboard (Home)​

Overview Cards:

  • My Classes (count)
  • Pending Assignments (due soon)
  • Recent Submissions
  • Current Grades

Upcoming Deadlines:

  • Assignments due this week
  • Overdue assignments
  • Recently graded work

Recent Activity:

  • New assignments posted
  • Grades published
  • Teacher feedback

My Classes​

View all enrolled classes:

  • Class name and code
  • Teacher name
  • Subject and grade
  • Active assignments count
  • Class average (if enabled)

Click a class to see:

  • Class details
  • All assignments
  • Classmates (if enabled)
  • Grades for this class

My Assignments​

All Assignments View:

  • Across all classes
  • Filter by:
    • Status (not submitted, submitted, graded)
    • Class
    • Due date
  • Sort by date, title, status

Assignment Card Shows:

  • Title and description
  • Class/subject
  • Due date (with countdown)
  • Max points
  • Submission status
  • Grade (if marked)

My Grades/Submissions​

Submission List:

  • All submitted work
  • Submission date/time
  • Current status
  • Score (if graded)
  • View details link

Submission Details:

  • Uploaded file preview
  • Rubric criteria breakdown
  • Score per criterion
  • AI feedback (if applicable)
  • Teacher comments
  • Overall grade

Grade Analytics:

  • Average score across assignments
  • Performance trend graph
  • Comparison to class average (if enabled)
  • Best/worst performing areas

Privacy Settings​

Control your data:

  • View what data is collected
  • Opt in/out of analytics
  • Review privacy policy
  • Request data deletion

Profile​

View/edit your profile:

  • Name and student number
  • School and grade
  • Contact information (if editable)
  • Password change

Common Features​

Notifications​

Click the bell icon (🔔) to see:

  • New assignments
  • Grades published
  • Submission confirmations
  • System announcements
  • Deadline reminders

Notification Settings:

  • Enable/disable types
  • Email notifications
  • In-app only
  • Frequency preferences

Use the search box to find:

  • Assignments (by title)
  • Classes (by name)
  • Students (teachers only)
  • Submissions (teachers only)

Search Tips:

  • Use quotes for exact phrases: "Python Functions"
  • Filter by date range
  • Advanced filters available

Help System​

Access help resources:

  • Help icon (?) in navigation
  • Context-sensitive help on pages
  • This help center link
  • Email support link

Mobile View​

Responsive Design​

Caliper adapts to your screen:

  • Desktop: Full sidebar + main content
  • Tablet: Collapsible sidebar
  • Mobile: Hamburger menu

Mobile Navigation​

On phones:

  1. Tap ☰ menu to open sidebar
  2. Select page
  3. Sidebar auto-closes
  4. Swipe to open again

Touch Gestures​

  • Swipe left/right: Navigate (where supported)
  • Pinch to zoom: On submissions/PDFs
  • Pull to refresh: Update content
  • Long press: Additional options

Keyboard Shortcuts​

Global Shortcuts​

KeyAction
/Focus search box
?Show keyboard shortcuts
HGo to home/dashboard
EscClose modal/dialog

Teacher Shortcuts​

KeyAction
ANew assignment
CView classes
SView submissions
RRubric management
FFast Mark

Fast Mark Shortcuts​

See Fast Mark Guide for complete list.

Customization​

Theme (if available)​

  • Light mode: Default, easy on eyes in bright rooms
  • Dark mode: Easier viewing in low light
  • Auto: Matches system preference

Layout Preferences​

Teachers can customize:

  • Sidebar always expanded/collapsed
  • Default dashboard view
  • Table column visibility
  • Chart types on dashboard

Accessibility​

Screen Reader Support​

Caliper includes:

  • ARIA labels on interactive elements
  • Semantic HTML structure
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Focus indicators

Keyboard Navigation​

  • Tab: Move to next element
  • Shift+Tab: Move to previous
  • Enter/Space: Activate button/link
  • Arrow keys: Navigate lists/menus

Text Size​

Adjust in browser:

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Plus: Zoom in
  • Ctrl/Cmd + Minus: Zoom out
  • Ctrl/Cmd + 0: Reset zoom

Best Practices​

For Teachers​

  • Use Dashboard for quick overview
  • Bookmark Fast Mark for efficiency
  • Check notifications daily
  • Organize with classes not just assignments
  • Review AI Health before marking sessions

For Learners​

  • Check Dashboard daily for new work
  • Read assignment details carefully
  • Submit early to avoid deadline stress
  • Review feedback to improve
  • Track your progress with grade analytics

Tips & Tricks​

💡 Quick Tips​

  1. Right-click most items for context menu
  2. Hover over icons for tooltips
  3. Click breadcrumbs to navigate back
  4. Use filters to find content faster
  5. Drag and drop files for upload (where supported)

⚡ Power User Features​

  • Bulk actions: Select multiple items for batch operations
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Master them for speed
  • Custom filters: Save frequently used filters
  • Export data: For backup or external analysis
  • API access: Advanced integration (teachers only)

Next Steps​

Explore! 🗺️

The best way to learn Caliper is to click around and explore. You can't break anything, so feel free to experiment!