Overview
Instructors and students can utilize the quick search option located at the top of the left-hand navigation layout. This efficient search mechanism enhances the experience for both instructors and students by facilitating quick access to specific learning materials, discussions, or courses within the Blueprint platform.
The left-hand side navigation is collapsible and can alter the layout of your screen. Instructors and students can utilize the arrow located at the top right-hand side of the navigation bar to toggle the overlay.
Menu Layout
The left-hand side navigation layout offers a consistent and intuitive way for instructors and students to quickly locate and manage their educational materials and activities within Blueprint. The Blueprint logo in the top left functions as a quick way to return to an instructor's or student's dashboard.
Site Navigator
The Site Navigator is the dropdown menu below the Blueprint logo. This allows Instructors and Site Administrators who are in multiple sites the ability to navigate between them. For more information view Navigating a Site.
Dashboard
The dashboard in Blueprint serves as a centralized hub where instructors and students can access a snapshot of key information and navigate various features of the platform. It provides quick access to essential elements such as:
Course calendars.
Upcoming assignments.
Active courses.
View Understanding the Dashboard for more details.
Classroom
The classroom in Blueprint functions as a central hub and direct gateway for instructors and students to access their individual virtual learning environments. From this page, Instructors and site Administrators have the ability to:
Create new classrooms.
Invite students to join.
Create announcements.
View Navigating a Classroom for more information.
Library
The library in Blueprint contains the Gaming Concepts curriculum, along with any customized lesson plans created by instructors and site administrators. Additionally, students can utilize the library to access previews of upcoming lesson plans and instructional videos.
Grades
Grades in Blueprint provides instructors and students with direct access to grade management tools and features. All members of the classroom can access this information.
Students can see the following:
Personal gradebook.
Submissions.
Personal grades.
Instructors and Site Administrators can see the following:
Student submissions and grades.
View Gradebook Overview for more details.
Account Settings
The account information feature, located at the bottom left in Blueprint, caters to all users, offering convenient access to essential account management functions. By clicking on the three-dot function located to the right of the account holder's name, users can:
View their profile.
Adjust account settings.
Log out of account.
In the account settings, users can:
Add a profile picture to personalize their accounts.
Adjust their displayed name and bio to reflect their preferences or professional affiliations.
Change their password.
Hotkeys
Hotkeys provide a convenient way to navigate and interact with Blueprint efficiently. To access hotkeys:
Click Hotkeys.
A pop-up window will display a list of available keys and their functions.
Light and Dark Mode
Blueprint provides users with the flexibility to choose between light and dark modes, catering to individual preferences for visual aesthetics and comfort. By default, the platform is set to dark mode.
Too switch modes:
Click Dark to update to light mode.
Clicking on the respective button toggles between the desired screen modes, allowing users to customize their viewing experience.