Track Live Class Attentiveness

Track Live Class Attentiveness

Monitor student attention and engagement during live online classes.

Time: Automatic during live sessions Module: OpenEduCat Live Attentiveness Permissions: Faculty or Administrator

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Prerequisites

• Live class module configured
• Video conferencing enabled
• Student webcams enabled
• Access to Live Classes menu

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Overview

The Live Attentiveness system enables:

• Real-time attention monitoring
• Engagement score tracking
• Focus detection alerts
• Attendance correlation
• Analytics and reporting
• Session recordings review

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How It Works

Live Session Starts
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Webcams Activated
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AI Monitors Attention
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Focus Scores Generated
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Alerts for Low Attention
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Session Report Generated

Metric	Description
Attention Score	Focus level (0-100%)
Engagement	Active participation
Away Time	Time not focused
Alert Count	Low-attention alerts

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Steps

1. Enable Attentiveness Tracking

As Administrator:

1. Navigate to Settings → Live Classes
2. Enable Attention Tracking
3. Configure thresholds:

Setting	Recommended
Low Attention Threshold	30%
Alert Frequency	5 minutes
Recording	Optional

4. Click Save

2. Start Live Session

As Faculty:

1. Open scheduled live class
2. Click Start Session
3. Students join with video
4. Tracking begins automatically

3. Monitor During Class

Real-time dashboard shows:

Indicator	Meaning
Green	High attention (>70%)
Yellow	Moderate (40-70%)
Red	Low attention (<40%)
Gray	Camera off

4. Respond to Alerts

When low attention detected:

1. System notifies instructor
2. Options:
   • Engage student directly
   • Change teaching method
   • Take break
   • Note for follow-up

5. View Session Analytics

After class:

1. Open session record
2. Navigate to Attentiveness tab
3. View:
   • Average attention score
   • Per-student breakdown
   • Timeline graph
   • Low-attention moments

6. Generate Reports

For administration:

1. Navigate to Reports → Attentiveness

2. Select parameters:

   • Date range
   • Course/Batch
   • Faculty

3. Generate insights:

   • Best engagement times
   • Problem sessions
   • Student patterns

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Attention Metrics

Individual Student

Metric	Description
Average Score	Overall attention
Peak Score	Highest attention
Low Score	Lowest attention
Away Count	Times distracted

Session Overall

Metric	Description
Class Average	Mean attention
Engagement Rate	Active participants
Drop-off Points	When attention fell
Best Moments	High engagement

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Privacy Considerations

Aspect	Handling
Video Data	Not stored (real-time only)
Scores	Aggregated, anonymized
Consent	Required from students
Opt-out	Available if needed

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Use Cases

Interactive Lecture

Session: Physics 101
Duration: 60 minutes
Students: 45

Findings:
- Attention dropped at 25 min
- Peaked during demo at 35 min
- Recovered after break at 45 min

Action: Add interactive element at 25 min

Lab Session

Session: Programming Lab
Duration: 90 minutes
Students: 30

Findings:
- High engagement during coding
- Low during explanations
- Individual help needed for 5 students

Action: More hands-on, less lecture

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
No tracking	Feature disabled	Enable in settings
Gray indicators	Camera off	Request camera on
Wrong scores	Poor lighting	Improve lighting
No alerts	Threshold too low	Adjust threshold

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Best Practices

1. Inform students: Explain tracking purpose
2. Good lighting: Ensure proper visibility
3. Camera on policy: Set expectations
4. Use insights: Improve teaching
5. Don’t punish: Use data constructively
6. Privacy first: Handle data responsibly

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Security Notes

Role	Capabilities
Administrator	Configure settings
Faculty	View own sessions
Student	See own scores (optional)

Data Privacy

• Real-time processing only
• No video storage
• Aggregated reporting
• Consent required

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Integration Features

Live Class Integration

• Automatic activation
• Real-time monitoring
• Session correlation

Attendance Integration

• Correlate with attendance
• Engagement metrics
• Participation tracking

LMS Integration

• Course analytics
• Student progress
• Performance indicators

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Reports

Report	Description
Session Report	Per-class analysis
Student Report	Individual tracking
Course Report	Overall trends
Faculty Report	Teaching effectiveness

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Related Tasks

• Manage Live Classes
• Track Attendance
• Configure LMS