Student View

Show how students interact with the platform and what they gain from it.

Student Features & Use Cases

1. Account Management

Create Account

• Register with email address, first name, and last name
• Receive email verification (if enabled)
• Set secure password
• Select affiliated university

Complete Student Profile

• Add personal information:
  • Middle name and nickname
  • Birth date
  • Abitur grade (German university entrance qualification)
  • Main language (English, German, Other)
  • Financial support status

Complete Background Questionnaires

• Fill onboarding forms that capture educational history and support needs
• Provide context for personalised monitoring before module enrollment
• Navigate across the background and survey panels — both must be completed to finish onboarding

Manage Account Settings

• Update profile information
• Change password
• View account status

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2. Module Enrollment

Browse Available Modules

• View list of active modules at your university
• See module details:
  • Module name and code
  • Semester (Winter/Summer)
  • Start and end dates
  • Lecturer/owner information

Enroll in Modules

• Enter module password provided by lecturer
• Receive enrollment confirmation
• Access enrolled module dashboard

View Enrolled Modules

• See all currently enrolled modules
• Track enrollment status
• Access module-specific information

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3. Survey Participation

Receive Surveys

• Automatically receive surveys on scheduled survey days
• Get notifications for new pending surveys
• View survey deadlines and time windows

Fill Out Surveys

• Access survey forms from dashboard
• Answer questions (various types supported via JSON structure)
• Save progress (if enabled)
• Submit completed surveys

Track Survey History

• View all past surveys
• See completion status (Completed/Not Completed)
• Review survey numbers and dates
• Access survey timeline per module

Manage Survey Status

• View pending surveys requiring completion
• Track submission timestamps
• Monitor survey resolution status

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4. Data & Analytics

View Personal Analytics

• See survey completion rates
• Track participation statistics
• View progress over time per module

Access Survey Results

• Review own submitted responses (if permitted)
• Track longitudinal data collection
• Monitor engagement metrics

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5. Dashboard & Navigation

Student Dashboard

• Central hub for all student activities
• Quick access to:
  • Pending surveys
  • Enrolled modules
  • Recent activity
  • Important notifications

Module-Specific Views

• Individual dashboards for each enrolled module
• Module-specific surveys and forms
• Participation history per module

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Student User Workflows

Typical Student Journey

1. Register Account
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2. Complete Student Profile
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3. Receive Module Password from Lecturer
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4. Enroll in Module
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5. Wait for Survey Day
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6. Receive Survey Notification
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7. Fill Out Survey
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8. Submit Survey
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9. Repeat for Each Survey Period
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10. Complete Semester

Weekly Survey Routine

Monday (Survey Day)
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Receive New StudentSurvey
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Login to Dashboard
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Navigate to Pending Surveys
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Open Survey Form
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Answer All Questions
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Submit Survey
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Survey Marked as COMPLETED

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Student Capabilities Summary

What Students Can Do:

Account & Profile

• Create and verify account
• Manage personal information
• Update profile details
• Change credentials

Module Management

• Browse available modules
• Enroll with password
• View enrolled modules
• Access module details

Survey Interaction

• Receive scheduled surveys
• Fill out survey forms
• Submit responses
• Track completion status

Data Viewing

• View survey history
• See completion rates
• Track participation
• Monitor progress

Dashboard

• Access centralized dashboard
• View pending tasks
• Navigate modules
• See notifications

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Student Interface Components

Key Pages/Views:

1. Login/Registration Page
2. Student Dashboard (Main Hub)
3. Profile Management Page
4. Module Enrollment Page
5. Enrolled Modules List
6. Survey Form Page
7. Survey History Page
8. Module Details Page

Dashboard Widgets:

• Pending Surveys - Quick access to incomplete surveys
• Enrolled Modules - List of active enrollments
• Recent Activity - Latest survey submissions
• Completion Statistics - Progress tracking

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Benefits for Students

Academic Benefits

• Structured participation in research
• Self-awareness of learning patterns
• Regular reflection on academic progress
• Contribution to educational improvement

User Experience Benefits

• Simple, intuitive interface
• Clear task management
• Progress tracking
• Organized survey workflow

Privacy & Security

• Secure authentication
• Protected personal data
• Controlled data access
• Research ethics compliance

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For technical details, see Architecture Guide For installation, see Installation Guide For lecturer features, see Lecturer Experience