Moodle Plugins directory: Timestat | Moodle.org
Timestat
Jorge C.This block measure time of real activity done by Moodle users.
Installation
Install block in standard way (copy it to '/moodle/blocks' folder and click 'Notifications' in admin panel) or install it directly from the Admin panel.
Usage
The block only counts the time on the pages to which it has been added, so you need to add the block on the pages where you want to count the time. If you want to add the block on the course page and on all activity pages at once, please refer to the following documentation: https://docs.moodle.org/400/en/Block_settings#Making_a_block_sticky_throughout_a_course
The block accounts for student inactivity, identified by no interactions such as clicks or scrolling. To prevent counting time during periods of inactivity, the tracking feature automatically pauses when a student is inactive for an extended period. You can customize the maximum inactivity time in the settings. It's also possible to adjust how often the recorded time is saved.
The block offers a visual time counter, visible to users with specific permissions (block/timestat:viewtimer) or to all users enrolled in the course, if enabled in the settings. Time is tracked even if the block or counter isn't visible to a student. Additionally, the block includes a link to a detailed report on time spent, with filters for course, activity, and user. Initially, only roles such as editing teachers, teachers, course creators, managers, and admins can access this report. The 'block/timestat:viewreport' capability allows extending access to other roles.
To use the block within the Quiz attempt page, configure the quiz settings to 'Show blocks during the attempt' by going to Quiz > Edit Settings > Appearance > Show more.
You can access the plugin settings from Site Administration > Plugins > Blocks > Timestat.
More information
The version of the plugin for Moodle 2.9 and earlier was developed by: Barbara Dębska Łukasz Musiał Łukasz Sanokowski
Upgrade from Moodle 1.9 to Moodle 2.5 version was made thanks to contribution of: Classroom Revolution Lib Ertea Mart van der Niet Joseph Thibault
Upgrade from Moodle 3.11 to Moodle 4.2 version was made thanks to contribution of: Institut Obert de Catalunya (IOC)
License
Licensed under the GNU GPL License.
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I am using Moodle 2.7 and installed Timestat (block_timestat_moodle26_2014041101) and I have added it to one course and it is calculating nothing!
Why this is happening? Looking forward to get help!
I don't remember if there is an legacy log present in Moodle 2.7 version, please check it, as it is required for this app to work.
Is there any hope of this plugin being developed for Moodle 4, please?
Have a nice day
Yes, it will be available soon.
Can the plugin be use for SCORM activity? Where we have a SCORM activity open, its own window will open. The block maybe not on the SCORM's window? Would this plugin still work since it tracks time when the page its block was added to is active? Or can we add the block on the SCORM's window? Thank you so much.
is there any reason it doesn't work in 4.0? What I mean is that it doesn't show any records for any of the courses no matter the timeframe or other settings.