Title:
Understanding learning time and how to record it
Summary:
This article explains why learning time varies and how you can record or check the time a learner has spent on a course.
Steps:
Remember that every learner has a different pace and level of prior knowledge, so course times will vary.
Explain to learners that Click Learning allows them to take the assessment first if they already know the subject.
Let learners complete only the outcomes they did not achieve in the first assessment. This is called smart assessment and helps them focus on what they need to learn.
If you need to pay staff for time spent learning, choose one of the methods below
Options for recording learning time:
Fixed rate:
Check the suggested course duration on the Click Learning website.
Pay a set amount for each course based on the guide time.
Staff hours logged (recommended):
Ask staff to record the hours they start and finish their learning.
Pay staff according to the hours they have logged.
Explain that you can check their activity if needed, so they understand the process.
Using the system activity log:
Sign in as a manager.
Open a course the learner has completed.
Go to the results page.
Review the activity log to see how long the learner spent on their work.
Check whether the time matches your expectations before making any payments.
How to calculate time from assessments and eLearning:
Assessment time:
Count the number of outcomes and allow one minute per outcome.
Add extra time for retakes.
If a learner has taken many retakes, you may reduce the time allowed, as learners often work faster once they repeat questions.
eLearning time:
Look at the number of times the learner viewed the eLearning on the results page.
Note the date and time of the first view and the final view.
Calculate the time spent for each day they worked on the course.
Tips or Common Issues:
Smart assessment helps learners focus only on the areas they need to improve, reducing overall learning time.