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Overview of teacher controls

CoGuide provides comprehensive controls that put you in charge of your classroom monitoring experience. All controls are designed to be intuitive and non-disruptive to your teaching flow.

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Main control panel

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Start/Stop controls

The primary controls for managing your monitoring session:

Start Standby

Begin monitoring
  • Starts real-time participation tracking
  • Activates live overlay display
  • Begins data collection
  • One-click activation

Stop Standby

End monitoring
  • Stops all tracking and data collection
  • Saves session data
  • Closes live overlay
  • Preserves privacy

Pause/Resume

Temporary control
  • Pause tracking without losing data
  • Resume when ready
  • Useful for breaks or transitions
  • Maintains session continuity

Emergency stop

Immediate shutdown
  • Instantly stops all monitoring
  • Clears sensitive data if needed
  • Available at any time
  • Privacy protection

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Overlay controls

Manage the live monitoring display:

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Position and size

  • Drag to move: Click and drag overlay to any screen position
  • Resize handles: Drag corners to adjust overlay size
  • Snap to edges: Overlay can snap to screen edges for easy positioning
  • Minimize/maximize: Collapse overlay to small indicator or expand for full view

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Display options

  • Show/hide metrics: Toggle individual metrics on/off
  • Transparency slider: Adjust overlay opacity (10-90%)
  • Color themes: Choose from multiple color schemes
  • Font size: Adjust text size for better visibility

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Layout customization

  • Metric arrangement: Drag metrics to reorder display
  • Compact mode: Condensed view for minimal screen space
  • Full mode: Detailed view with all available metrics
  • Custom layout: Create your own metric arrangement

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Settings and preferences

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Privacy settings

1

Data location

Choose where your data is stored:
  • Local only: Data stays on your device
  • School cloud: Data stored in your school’s cloud
  • Hybrid: Local processing with cloud backup
2

Retention policy

Set how long to keep classroom data:
  • 7 days: Short-term retention
  • 30 days: Standard retention (recommended)
  • 90 days: Extended retention
  • Custom: Set your own retention period
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Offline mode

Configure offline operation:
  • Enable offline: Work without internet connection
  • Sync when connected: Upload data when internet available
  • Local processing only: Never use cloud services

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Monitoring preferences

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Participation tracking

  • Hand raise detection: Enable/disable automatic hand raise counting
  • Talk time tracking: Turn on/off teacher and student talk time monitoring
  • Turn counting: Enable/disable participation turn tracking
  • Wait time alerts: Set up notifications for extended wait times

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Alert configuration

  • Visual alerts: Choose alert types and colors
  • Sound notifications: Enable/disable audio alerts
  • Alert thresholds: Set custom thresholds for different metrics
  • Alert frequency: Control how often alerts appear

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Display preferences

  • Metric selection: Choose which metrics to display
  • Update frequency: Control how often metrics refresh
  • Animation effects: Enable/disable visual transitions
  • Accessibility options: High contrast, large text, screen reader support

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Advanced settings

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Detection sensitivity

  • Hand raise sensitivity: Adjust detection threshold for hand raises
  • Voice detection: Fine-tune microphone sensitivity
  • Movement detection: Control sensitivity for participation gestures
  • Calibration tools: Access advanced calibration options

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Data export

  • Export formats: Choose from CSV, PDF, or JSON formats
  • Export frequency: Set up automatic data exports
  • Data filtering: Select which data to include in exports
  • Privacy controls: Ensure exports comply with privacy policies

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Quick access controls

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Keyboard shortcuts

Speed up common tasks with keyboard shortcuts:
  • Space: Start/stop monitoring
  • P: Pause/resume monitoring
  • Escape: Emergency stop
  • Tab: Cycle through overlay elements
  • H: Hide/show overlay
  • M: Minimize/maximize overlay
  • T: Toggle transparency
  • R: Reset overlay position
  • Ctrl+S: Open settings
  • Ctrl+P: Privacy settings
  • Ctrl+A: Alert settings
  • Ctrl+D: Display preferences

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Touch controls (for tablets)

If using CoGuide on a tablet, take advantage of touch controls:
  • Tap overlay: Access quick settings
  • Pinch to zoom: Adjust overlay size
  • Swipe gestures: Navigate between different views
  • Long press: Access advanced options

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Session management

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Starting a new session

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Pre-session check

  • Verify camera and microphone are working
  • Check seat map calibration (if using)
  • Review privacy settings
  • Position overlay appropriately
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Start monitoring

  • Click “Start Standby” or press Space
  • Verify overlay appears and metrics are updating
  • Check that all desired metrics are visible
  • Confirm alerts are working properly
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Monitor during class

  • Check metrics periodically during class
  • Adjust settings if needed
  • Use pause/resume as appropriate
  • Address any technical issues quickly

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Ending a session

1

Stop monitoring

  • Click “Stop Standby” or press Space
  • Confirm data is saved
  • Review session summary if available
  • Close overlay if desired
2

Data handling

  • Data is automatically saved according to your settings
  • Review any alerts or notifications
  • Export data if needed
  • Clear sensitive data if required
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Post-session review

  • Access analytics and insights
  • Review participation patterns
  • Plan adjustments for next class
  • Share insights with students if appropriate

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Troubleshooting controls

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Common control issues

Symptoms:
  • Overlay won’t move or resize
  • Controls not working
  • Display frozen or unresponsive
Solutions:
  • Restart CoGuide application
  • Check for software updates
  • Verify display settings
  • Contact support if persistent
Symptoms:
  • Changes don’t persist between sessions
  • Settings revert to defaults
  • Preferences not applied
Solutions:
  • Check file permissions
  • Ensure sufficient storage space
  • Restart application after changes
  • Check for software conflicts
Symptoms:
  • Can’t access settings menu
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working
  • Touch controls unresponsive
Solutions:
  • Check device compatibility
  • Update to latest version
  • Restart device if needed
  • Contact support for assistance

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Emergency procedures

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Immediate shutdown

If you need to immediately stop all monitoring:
  1. Press Escape or click Emergency Stop
  2. Confirm shutdown when prompted
  3. Verify data is cleared if privacy is a concern
  4. Restart application when ready to resume

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Data protection

If you need to protect sensitive data:
  1. Stop monitoring immediately
  2. Access privacy settings
  3. Clear sensitive data using built-in tools
  4. Verify data is removed from device and cloud

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Accessibility features

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Visual accessibility

  • High contrast mode: Enhanced visibility for low vision users
  • Large text options: Adjustable font sizes
  • Color blind support: Alternative color schemes
  • Screen reader compatibility: Works with assistive technologies

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Motor accessibility

  • Keyboard navigation: Full keyboard control
  • Voice commands: Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Customizable shortcuts: Adaptable keyboard shortcuts
  • Touch-friendly interface: Large touch targets for tablets

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Cognitive accessibility

  • Simple interface: Clean, uncluttered design
  • Clear labels: Descriptive text for all controls
  • Consistent navigation: Predictable interface behavior
  • Help integration: Built-in help and guidance

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Next steps

Master these controls and explore more features:

Live monitoring

Learn about real-time participation tracking features.

Seat mapping

Set up location-based participation tracking.

Analytics insights

Discover detailed post-class reports and analysis.

Privacy security

Understand data protection and privacy features.