Element: Checklist | Teachfloor Help Center

Checklist is an element you can add for your learners to mark the things they must do in the course or have completed.

📌 What Is the Checklist Element?

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The Checklist element is a simple yet powerful way to guide learners through key actions — such as readings, external tasks, course milestones, or even real-life assignments.

Unlike quizzes or submissions, checklists don’t require evaluation. They give learners a sense of progression and clarity over what’s expected of them — all within your course flow.

➕ How to Add a Checklist Element

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Go to your course's Curriculum.
Click ➕ Add Element on the left.
Choose Checklist from the menu.

✨ You can place the checklist at any point in your course to provide a roadmap or reinforce action steps.

⚙️ Streamlined Common Settings

As with all elements on Teachfloor, the Checklist module comes with general controls like:

General settings
Requirements
Visibility
Metadata

These are covered in detail in our Common Settings Guide for All Elements.

✅ You only need to configure them once per module.

✅ Checklist Items — Defining the Core Actions for Learners

The heart of the Checklist Element lies in the individual Checklist Items. These are the actionable steps or tasks that learners must complete, either within the course or externally. Think of this section as your student’s personalized to-do list — one that aligns directly with your learning outcomes.

🛠️ How to Add Checklist Items:

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Click “Add Checklist Item”

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- This will open a new row within the checklist editor, where you can begin defining your first task.
Enter One Task per Field
- Each checklist row is designed to hold a single, clearly defined task. This can range from a reading assignment, a software installation, a discussion prompt, or even a real-world action outside the platform.
- Example tasks:
  - “Read Chapter 3: Behavioral Economics”
  - “Install the Zoom desktop application”
  - “Complete peer review for Assignment 1”
  - “Schedule a 1:1 session with your mentor”
Click “Add Checklist Item” Again to Continue

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- For every new task, simply repeat the process — click “Add Checklist Item” to create a new row, then fill it in.
- You can add as many items as needed, and reorder them anytime to match your intended learning flow.

🧠 Use Case Examples

Use Case	Example Checklist
Pre-Course Setup	Install tools, join Slack, complete onboarding survey
Capstone Project	Submit proposal, schedule mentor call, record final pitch
Real-Life Assignments	Conduct user interviews, upload screenshots, send client email
Soft Skill Practices	Give peer feedback, journal reflections, daily practice log

👩‍🎓 Learner Experience

When a learner accesses the checklist, they’ll see:

✅ Each item listed with a checkbox
📄 Description and resources (if enabled)
📌 Their progress saved automatically

Checklist items are self-marked — learners tick them off once done. No instructor grading or automation is required.

🔒 If requirements aren’t met, the checklist remains locked.

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📬 Need Help?

Need help customizing your checklist flow or want to brainstorm ideas for using checklists more effectively?

Just reach out via the live chat bubble on the bottom right of your screen — our team is here for you.

🎯 Use checklists to increase accountability, support self-directed learning, and guide learners to success — all without micromanaging.