Dashboard Overview
The dashboard is organized into several key sections designed to help you stay on track and resume your studies quickly.Continue Learning
The most prominent section shows your most recently accessed instance.What You’ll See
- Most Recent Badge: Indicates this was your last accessed plan
- Last Accessed Time: Shows when you last worked on this (e.g., “2 hours ago”)
- Course & Title: Full identification of the study plan
- Description: Brief reminder of what the plan covers
- Progress Stats:
- Resources completed (e.g., “7/15 Resources”)
- Time spent (e.g., “3h spent”)
- Progress percentage with visual bar
- Resume Button: Click to jump directly back into your studies
Upcoming Deadlines
Stay on top of your commitments with the deadlines panel.Features
- Top 3 Deadlines: Shows your three soonest due dates
- Days Until Due: Quick countdown (“Today”, “2 days”, etc.)
- Color Coding:
- Red: Due today or in 1-2 days (urgent)
- Orange: Due in 3+ days (upcoming)
- Due Date: Full calendar date for reference
- Direct Links: Click any deadline to open that instance
No Deadlines State
If you have no upcoming deadlines:- Shows a green checkmark
- “No upcoming deadlines” message
- Gives you peace of mind
Your Courses
A grid view of all your other active study plan instances (beyond your most recent).Grid Card Information
- Course Code & Title: Identify each instance
- Resource Count: e.g., “5/12 Resources”
- Progress Percentage: Shows how far along you are
- Progress Bar: Visual indicator of completion
- Hover Effects: Cards highlight when you hover over them
Viewing More
- Grid shows up to 6 instances
- Click View All to see your complete list
- Sorted by last access date (most recent first)
Quick Actions
Convenient shortcuts at the bottom of your dashboard:- Browse All Plans: Discover new public study plans
- My Created Plans: View and manage plans you’ve created
Empty State (No Instances)
If you haven’t started any study plans yet, you’ll see:- Welcome message
- Explanation of how to get started
- Two prominent buttons:
- Browse Plans: Explore public plans
- Create Plan: Build your own
Header Section
Welcome Message
- Displays “Welcome back, [Your Name]”
- Uses your display name from profile
- Personalizes the experience
Create New Plan Button
Always accessible in the top-right corner:- Click to start creating a new study plan
- Available regardless of scroll position
- Quick access to plan creation
Understanding Progress Indicators
Progress Percentage
Calculated as:Time Tracking
Two time metrics appear:- Time Spent: Sum of durations for all completed resources
- Remaining Time: Sum of durations for incomplete resources
Time estimates are based on resource metadata (video length, PDF page count, etc.). Your actual time may vary.
Navigating From Dashboard
Resume Study Session
Click the Resume button in the Continue Learning section to jump directly into your most recent instance.
View All Instances
Click View All next to Your Courses, or use the main navigation to go to the Instances page.
Dashboard Best Practices
Making the Most of Your Dashboard
Morning Routine
- Open Study Sync dashboard
- Check Upcoming Deadlines
- Review progress on current instance
- Set a goal for the day (e.g., “Complete 3 resources”)
- Click Resume and start studying
Weekly Review
- View all instances to see overall progress
- Identify any falling-behind plans
- Adjust deadlines if needed
- Celebrate completed plans
- Start new instances for next week’s topics
Month-End Review
- Review all completed instances from the month
- Revisit notes from completed resources
- Assess which resource types worked best for you
- Plan next month’s learning goals
- Create or find new study plans
Visual Indicators
Progress Bars
All progress bars use a gradient color scheme:- Blue to purple gradient
- Fills left to right
- Smooth animation when updated
- Matches your progress percentage
Status Badges
- Most Recent: Blue badge on your last accessed instance
- Shared: Blue badge on plans shared with you
- Public: Green badge on public plans
- Urgent: Red badge on imminent deadlines
Icons
- PlayCircle: Continue Learning section
- Calendar: Deadlines section
- Target: Your Courses section
- Clock: Time-related information
- CheckCircle: Completed items
Customizing Your Experience
While you can’t customize dashboard layout, you can optimize your experience:
Mobile Dashboard
The dashboard is fully responsive:- Mobile: Stacks vertically, Continue Learning full width
- Tablet: Two-column layout for better space usage
- Desktop: Three-column layout for optimal viewing
All features work identically across devices. Your progress syncs automatically.
Troubleshooting
Dashboard not showing recent instance
Dashboard not showing recent instance
- Try refreshing the page
- Ensure you’re logged in
- Check if you have any active instances
- Clear browser cache if issues persist
Progress percentage seems wrong
Progress percentage seems wrong
- Progress is based on resource count, not time
- Verify completion status of each resource in the instance
- Some resources may have been added/removed in edit mode
Deadline not showing up
Deadline not showing up
- Only instances with set deadlines appear
- Only future deadlines are shown (not past due)
- Maximum of 3 deadlines displayed
Instance missing from Your Courses
Instance missing from Your Courses
- The most recent instance appears in Continue Learning instead
- Scroll down or click View All to see all instances
- Check if you’re on the correct account
Next Steps
Now that you understand the dashboard:- Ready to study? Click Resume on your current instance
- Need a new plan? Browse public plans or create your own
- Want to collaborate? Share your plans with study partners
- Behind schedule? Review Managing Instances for tips
Your dashboard is your learning hub. Make it a habit to start every study session here!