And adaptive release in 6.3 will be very helpful to force user flow when necessary.
Richard
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The tracking stats aren't just big brother-ish, they do have some other uses. They can also be used to get a good indication of user flow through a course. This is especially important on large courses with deep folder structures. The problem is, the cost-benefit of doing it ... it takes a very very long time to build up a navigational pattern from individual tracks. I'm thinking of those dilemmas, you've just uploaded a link but is it buried to deep? so you could use the stats to identify the
effectiveness of your sign posting both on an off the course. Appropriately placed track points will help answer these questions.
Cheers
Andy
--On 18 May 2005 12:49 +0100 Stephen Hoole <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Yes I know what you mean. I run blackboard training and always let staff know about the stats but explain that it is a bit big brotherish. I make clear that it is their choice to let the students know that the facility is there. If they do let the students know then they can't complain.
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> Hello,
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> I am a newcomer to the list and a new user of Blackboard. I wonder if anyone has a view on the ethics of Tracking. I feel uneasy about having it available and not mentioning that it is to the students. Would anyone offer me their views on this? My Thanks.
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