📝 Educator Preview Mode (Web & Mobile)
Introduction
The Educator Preview Mode has been significantly improved in both Curriculum Builder and Journeys, with the added ability to preview lessons in mobile view via the web interface. These updates ensure educators can view and interact with lesson content exactly as learners would, providing an accurate and seamless simulation across devices and platforms.
✅ Key Improvements
1. Preview Mode in Journeys (Web)
Educators can now preview lessons in Journeys, just like in Curriculum Builder.
✅ Provides a consistent preview experience across platforms.
2. Mobile Preview for Web
Educators can now preview lessons in a mobile layout directly from the web, simulating how content will appear on learners’ mobile devices.
✅ Ideal for catching layout or formatting issues in mobile view.
3. Realistic Learner Simulation
The preview shows exactly how learners will see the content, including formatting, timers, and question layout.
Color schemes, block styles, and navigation replicate the learner interface.
4. Interactive Timers
Lesson Timer: Start, pause, and stop the timer just like a learner would.
Question Timers: Function identically to learner mode.
5. Answer Fields & Buttons
Answer containers are visible but disabled to simulate learner view.
Buttons like Send, Reattempt, and Attachment Upload are shown but inactive.
6. Unanswered Question Display
Shows the total number of unanswered questions.
Yellow alert/warning has been removed to reduce distractions.
7. Fast, Smooth Navigation
Educators can easily navigate through lessons without lag.
The mobile preview adjusts dynamically to various screen sizes.
🧭 How to Use the Mobile Preview
Step 1: Open a lesson in LMS or Journeys.
Step 2: Locate the preview icons on the upper toolbar.
Web Preview (new icon)
Mobile Preview (mobile device icon)
Step 3: Click the Mobile Preview icon.
Opens a new browser tab showing the mobile view.
Step 4: Explore the simulation.
Navigate between maps, points, and stages.
Timers and answer fields function in preview mode (no data is saved).
Step 5: Switch between lesson builder and preview easily using tabs.
🎯 Key Benefits for Educators
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Accurate Simulation | Matches the learner’s mobile experience precisely |
| ✅ Fast Loading | Preview loads quickly and responds to interactions |
| ✅ Better Checking | Helps identify and fix issues before learners access lessons |
| ✅ Multi-device Ready | Responsive design works across mobile devices and screen sizes |
❓ FAQs
Q1: Can educators input answers in preview?
🅰️ No, fields are disabled to ensure authenticity.
Q2: Will colors and formatting match the learner view?
🅰️ Yes, exactly the same as learners see.
Q3: Are timers functional in preview mode?
🅰️ Yes, for both lesson and question timers.
Q4: Can I switch easily between builder and preview?
🅰️ Yes, using browser tabs.