Access Section Settings:
Click on the gear icon next to the section you want to adjust (on the right side)
Key Settings
General Settings:
Section Name: Customize the name of your section
Course Progression: Control how students progress through the course content
Options: Module by module, lesson by lesson, step by step, or no locking.
This tool ensures students follow the curriculum in a structured manner, preventing them from skipping ahead and missing crucial information.
Archive or delete section
It's a best practice to archive your sections at the end of a grading period to eliminate room for confusion and keep your dashboard neat and tidy.
Grading:
Adjust settings for the autograder, such as ignoring case sensitivity or whitespace.
This tool helps make grading more fair and accurate by adjusting parameters to focus on students' understanding rather than formatting issues
Kira AI:
Enable or disable Kira AI to help students with coding exercises
Change the reading level and support level for the AI tutor
Customize these settings across the section or for individual students
Kira AI provides students with additional support, enhancing their learning experience and helping them overcome challenges in real time. If you want to learn more about Kira AI, check out this article.
Summary
Adjusting section settings helps you tailor the learning experience to meet the specific needs of different student groups. By customizing settings such as section name, content locking, and enabling AI assistance, you create a structured and supportive learning environment that fosters student success.