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Reset Student Activity
Reset Student Activity

Reset Student Activity on Teachfloor allows instructors to reenable submissions, fix technical issues, and support mastery learning. Ideal for reassessments and troubleshooting. 🚀

Filippo Schiano di Pepe avatar
Written by Filippo Schiano di Pepe
Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Reset Student Activity feature allows instructors to reset a student’s progress on a specific activity, enabling them to redo it. This tool supports flexible learning by addressing technical issues, misunderstandings, or the need for additional practice.


Step-by-Step Guide: Resetting Student Activity

1. Access the Reset Option

(See screenshot below)

  • Go to your course’s Assessment Dashboard.

  • Locate the student’s activity submission.

2. Reset the Activity

  • Click the ⋮ (Options) menu next to the student’s submission.

  • Select Reset Student Activity.

(See screenshot below)

3. Notify the Student

  • Inform the student via email or course message that the activity is reset.

  • Provide guidance (e.g., “Revise the rubric and resubmit by [deadline]”).'


Use Cases

  • Mastery Learning: Let students refine their work until they meet learning goals.

  • Technical Issues: Fix submissions affected by upload errors or platform glitches.

  • Misunderstood Instructions: Allow students to redo activities after clarifying requirements.


Important Notes

  • Resetting an activity permanently deletes the student’s previous submission and feedback.

  • Use the Activity Log to track reset history for audit purposes.

  • Combine this feature with personalized feedback to guide improvements.


FAQ

Q: Can students see that their activity was reset?
A: No—only instructors receive a confirmation. Notify students manually.

Q: Can I reset group activities?
A: Yes, but this will reset the activity for all group members.

Q: Is there a limit to how many times I can reset an activity?
A: No—use it as often as needed.


If you have additional questions, please contact us. We will be more than happy to help.


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