Learn Plugin

The Learn plugin provides the primary learner-facing interface in Kolibri. It enables learners to access educational content, complete assigned lessons and quizzes, track their progress, and explore available learning resources.

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Overview

The Learn plugin is the main entry point for learners using Kolibri. It provides a personalized learning experience that adapts based on whether learners are signed in, enrolled in classes, and what content is available on their device. Key Features:

• Personalized home page with learning recommendations
• Content library browsing and search
• Assigned lessons and quizzes from coaches
• Progress tracking and resumable content
• Offline content downloads (when enabled)
• Multi-device library access

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Learner Home Page

The home page serves as the central hub for learners, displaying relevant content based on their context.

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Signed-In Learners

When learners are signed in and enrolled in classes, the home page displays:

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Guest and Independent Learners

For learners not enrolled in classes or using guest access:

• Continue Learning: Shows previously accessed content for resumption
• Explore Channels: Prominently displays all available content channels
• Recently Viewed: Quick access to recently viewed resources

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Content Library

The Library page provides comprehensive access to all educational content available on the device.

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Browsing Content

Channel Navigation Content is organized into channels, which are collections of educational resources from content providers:

• Channels display as cards with thumbnails, titles, and descriptions
• Each channel contains a structured tree of topics and resources
• Learners can browse hierarchically through topics to find specific content

Search and Filtering The library includes powerful search capabilities:

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Resumable Content

The library tracks learner progress and highlights resumable content:

• Progress indicators show completion percentage
• Recently accessed content appears in “Continue Learning” sections
• Bookmarked resources for easy access
• Automatic progress saving across sessions

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Viewing Lessons

Lessons are curated collections of resources assigned by coaches.

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Lesson Workflow

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Resource Types in Lessons

Lessons can contain various resource types:

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Taking Quizzes

Quizzes are assessments created by coaches to evaluate learner understanding.

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Quiz-Taking Experience

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Quiz Features

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Content Viewing Interface

The resource viewer provides a consistent interface for accessing all content types.

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Resource Metadata

When viewing any resource, learners see:

• Resource Title: Name of the content
• Description: Detailed information about the resource
• Learning Activity: Type (video, exercise, document, etc.)
• Duration: Estimated time to complete
• Source: Channel and content provider
• Language: Primary language of the resource
• Related Content: Other resources in the same topic

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Navigation Controls

Previous/Next Bar

• Navigate to previous/next resource in the current context
• Available when viewing resources from lessons or topic browsing
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation

Completion Tracking

• Manual “Mark as Complete” option for most resources
• Automatic completion for exercises reaching mastery
• Completion modal showing next suggested resources

Progress Indicators

• Time spent on resource
• Completion percentage (for videos and documents)
• Exercise mastery progress
• Lesson progress if resource is part of a lesson

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Class Assignments Page

The Class Assignments page shows all active lessons and quizzes for a specific class.

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Viewing Class Assignments

Lessons Tab

• Lists all active and completed lessons
• Shows progress for each lesson
• Indicates due dates (if set by coach)
• Displays lesson status: Not Started, In Progress, Completed

Quizzes Tab

• Lists all assigned quizzes
• Shows quiz status and scores
• Indicates available retakes
• Highlights quizzes needing attention

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Offline Downloads

When enabled by administrators, learners can download content for offline access.

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My Downloads Feature

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Multi-Device Library Access

Kolibri supports accessing content from other devices on the same network.

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Other Libraries

When other Kolibri devices are available:

• Discover Libraries: Automatically detect other Kolibri instances on the local network
• Browse Remote Content: Access content from other devices without downloading
• Unified Search: Search across local and network libraries
• Streaming Access: View resources directly from other devices

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Progress Tracking and Reports

Learners can view their own progress throughout the Learn interface.

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Personal Progress Indicators

• Lesson Progress: Percentage complete for each lesson
• Quiz Scores: Performance on completed quizzes
• Exercise Mastery: Progress toward mastery for practice exercises
• Time Spent: Engagement time tracked per resource
• Completion Status: Visual indicators for finished content

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Achievement Tracking

• Resources completed
• Lessons finished
• Quizzes passed
• Skills mastered through exercises

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Accessibility Features

The Learn plugin includes accessibility support:

• Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard access to all features
• Screen Reader Support: ARIA labels and semantic HTML
• Subtitle Support: Video subtitles when available
• Responsive Design: Adapts to different screen sizes
• RTL Language Support: Right-to-left language layouts
• Adjustable Text: Respects browser zoom and text size preferences

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User Interface Customization

Learners can customize their viewing experience:

• Card vs. List View: Switch between visual and compact layouts
• Filter Preferences: Save commonly used filters
• Bookmarks: Mark favorite resources for quick access
• Resume Points: Automatic saving of viewing position

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Related Documentation