Track Your Progress in Online Courses with Performlist’s 2D Progress Tracking

At Performlist, we believe that learning should be engaging, manageable, and rewarding. That’s why we’ve combined the best elements of online courses, checklists, and assessments into one comprehensive experience.

What sets Performlist apart from traditional online courses is our 2D progress tracking. Unlike other platforms that simply move you from one video or item to the next, Performlist allows instructors to integrate assessments throughout the course. This means that as you learn, you can assess your performance and measure your understanding in real-time, providing you with a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of your progress.

This type of progress tracking has several benefits for learners. First, it allows you to see exactly how far you’ve come and how much further you have to go. You can track your progress in real-time, which can be a powerful motivator to keep going and stay engaged.

But most importantly, 2D progress tracking helps you identify areas for improvement. By measuring your understanding as you go, you can see where you might need to spend a little extra time or effort. This can help you stay on track and avoid getting stuck or frustrated.

How does 2D progress tracking work?

The first dimension of progress tracking in Performlist is progress. This is the traditional progress bar that you’re used to seeing in online courses. It shows you how far you’ve come in the course, and how much further you have to go. With Performlist, you can see your progress in real-time, so you always know exactly where you stand.

The second dimension of progress tracking in Performlist is performance. This is where things get interesting, as you do not only see how far you’ve come and which items you finished, but also how you did. For example, let’s say you’re taking an online course on a new programming language. With Performlist, you might see a progress bar that shows you how many modules you’ve completed, and how many you have left. But you’ll also see a performance bar that shows you how well you’ve understood the material so far. If you’re struggling with a particular concept, you’ll see it reflected in your performance bar.

A 2D progress usage example

Let’s take a look at an example of how this might work in practice. Imagine a user named Alex, who’s taking an online course on graphic design. Alex is working through the course, and comes to a module on color theory. The module includes a short quiz at the end, where Alex is asked to identify the primary and secondary colors.

Alex takes the quiz, but unfortunately, he gets a few questions wrong. His performance bar takes a hit, and he sees that he needs to circle back and review the material.

But here’s where the 2D progress tracking in Performlist really shines. Instead of just moving on to the next module, Alex can see exactly where he went wrong, and what he needs to review. He can circle back to the relevant section of the course, and review the material until he feels confident that he’s mastered it.

Once Alex feels confident that he’s mastered the material, he can take the quiz again. This time, he gets a perfect score, and his performance bar goes up. He can see at a glance that he’s made progress, and that he’s ready to move on to the next module.

Overall, 2D progress tracking in Performlist gives you a more complete picture of your learning. It helps you stay on track, motivated, and engaged, and it helps you identify areas for improvement. So whether you’re taking an online course for work or for fun, Performlist can help you make the most of your learning experience

An example of 2D progress when learning to play a guitar

Imagine a user named Jamie, who’s taking an online course on learning to play the guitar. Jamie is working through the course, and comes to a module on chord switching.

The module includes a practice exercise where Jamie is asked to switch between the A and E chords. Jamie watches the video, and then starts practicing. After a few tries, Jamie records that he was able to switch between the chords 5 times without making a mistake.

Jamie enters this number into the Performlist module. He’s not quite at the goal of 10 flawless switches yet, but that’s okay. Performlist will let Jamie proceed to the next items, but the progress is remembered. The next time Jamie comes back to study his guitar playing, he’ll see that the progress indicator shows red for some areas. Jamie can cicle back to the modules that still need some work.

Making the most of Performlist’s unique progress tracking capabilities for creators

One tip for creators is to use measurable questions when creating assessments. Measurable questions are those that have a clear, objective answer. For example, instead of asking “How well do you understand this concept?”, you might ask “How many examples of this concept can you identify in the video?”

Measurable questions are a good practice for a few reasons. They help ensure that learners are actually mastering the material, rather than just guessing or estimating. For example, asking learners to identify examples of a concept in a video is a more reliable measure of their understanding than asking them to rate their understanding on a scale of 1-10.

Measurable questions help learners see their progress more clearly. When learners can see their progress in concrete, measurable terms, they’re more likely to stay motivated and engaged. For example, if a learner knows that they’ve identified 8 examples of a concept in a video, they can see that they’re making progress and stay motivated to keep going.

Using measurable questions is a good practice for Performlist creators. It helps learners see their progress more clearly, stay motivated and engaged, and master the material. So whether you’re creating an online course for work or for fun, consider using measurable questions to make the most of Performlist’s unique 2D progress tracking capabilities.