Practice Pages allow students to engage with course content in a low-stakes environment. Activities on these pages are designed for practice and feedback , and can be optionally scored. The setup supports formative learning before students reach graded assessments. Instructors and authors can preview how the page appears to students to ensure clarity and alignment with learning goals. Why use it? Provide students with structured practice opportunities Deliver immediate feedback without affecting final grades (unless configured otherwise) Build confidence before high-stakes assessments Related Link Demo Video (YouTube)

The Instructor Dashboard gives instructors a centralized view of how students are progressing through a course section. It highlights patterns in student activity, such as overall engagement, completion rates, and scores—making it easier to identify who might need support. Instructors can view progress by page or by student , compare class averages, and drill into individual responses to assess learning trends and difficulties. Why use it? Monitor overall course engagement and student completion Spot struggling students or content areas needing attention View scores and attempt history across pages and assessments Related Link Demo Video (YouTube, starts at 3:35)

The Dataset feature allows authors to generate and download student data from course sections for analysis. Authors can select the type of dataset they want (e.g., page views, video interactions, attempt performance, survey results) and export it in .csv or .xml format. Data can be anonymized, and authors can choose which course sections to include in each dataset job. This feature is useful for internal evaluations or external research needs. Why use it? Export structured learning data for research or reporting Choose from multiple dataset types including performance, interaction, and survey data Anonymize student identifiers for privacy compliance Related Link Demo Video (YouTube, starts at 42:30)

FAQs – Page 2

Q: Project vs. Product vs. Section

In Torus: A Project is where authors build and edit course content. A Product is a published version of a Project, used to create live course Sections. A Section is the live, enrollable version of the course where students interact with content and instructors manage delivery. Related Link Demo Video (YouTube, starts at 6:27)