Switching roles to View as Learner
As a course leader, you will sometimes want to view a course site from the student’s/learner’s perspective.
It is possible to switch to “learner view” to see what the student is seeing.
To view the course side from a learner's perspective, complete the following steps:
Note: The Learner view is not 100% accurate as it does not show everything from a Learner perspective. E.g. Some instructor tools still show on the nav bar.
1. In the minibar, click your username.
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![Brightspace minibar with user profile highlighted](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/1_29.png?itok=MuHdWUzU)
2. Click View as Learner.
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![Screenshot of View as Learner option displayed in dropdown menu](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/2_20.png?itok=7PC6wT9J)
Result
You are now in learner view. This will be reflected next to your name on the minibar.
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![View as Learner displayed next to username](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/3_15.png?itok=jXM7kCEC)
To return to normal view, click your username and click the X next to Viewing as Learner.
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![Arrow pointing to x to return to normal view](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-11/4_15.png?itok=xKuoXEzv)