The system automatically generates the following comma-separated variable (csv) files and stores them in the SessionLogs folder. Each time you start the TI-Nspire™ software, logs are appended to the previous day’s log to keep a complete record.
| • | Activities.csv file. Activities that take place during class sessions are recorded in this file. |
| • | ActivityTypes.csv file. This file is the lookup table that the system references when generating a usage report. |
| • | Attendance.csv file. Information for each student who logs into a session is recorded in this file. |
| • | ClassSession.csv file. Information for all class sessions is recorded in this file. |
The system records information about the activities that took place during the class session in this file. Information includes:
| • | ClassSessionID. Class ID number unique to the funding programme. |
| • | ClassName. Name of the class as defined in the software. |
| • | ActivityTypeID. Type of activity that took place during the class. The ID correponds to the activity types defined in the Activity Type file. |
| • | ActivityDetail. Additional data about the activity type if available. |
| • | ActivityStart. Time the activity started. |
| • | ActivityEnd. Time the activity ended. |
| • | NumStudent. Number of students who participated in this activity. |
Using the ActivityTypes File
The ActivityTypes file is a look-up table that includes codes for identifying activity types and a short description of each activity.
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Activity ID |
Description |
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SC |
Screen Capture |
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CF |
Collect File |
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DF |
Delete File |
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SF |
Send File |
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RD |
Redistribute |
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SP |
Save to Portfolio |
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CM |
Collect Missing |
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SM |
Send Missing |
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US |
Umprompted Send |
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LP |
Live Presenter |
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QP-MC |
Quick Poll - Multiple Choice |
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QP-OR |
Quick Poll - Open Response |
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QP-EQ |
Quick Poll - Equations |
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QP-CE |
Quick Poll - Chemical Expression |
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QP-EX |
Quick Poll - Expressions |
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QP-IL |
Quick Poll - Image with labels |
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QP-IP |
Quick Poll - Image with point(s) |
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QP-CP |
Quick Poll - Coordinate Points |
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QP-LS |
Quick Poll - Lists & Spreadsheet |
Using the Attendance File
The system records information for each student who logged into a session in the Attendance file. Information includes:
| • | Class ID. The Class ID number unique to the funding programme. |
| • | Class Name. Name of the class as defined in the software. |
| • | Last Name. Last name of the student. |
| • | First Name. First name of the student. |
| • | Date and Time. Date and time when student logged in. Used to identify students who logged in on time versus late. |
| • | Student ID. The ID of the student. |
Using the Class Session File
The system records information for each class session by Class ID. Information includes:
| • | ClassSessionID. The Class ID number unique to the funding programme. |
| • | ClassName. Name of the class as defined in the software. |
| • | Start. Time the class started as recorded when the teacher clicks Begin Class. |
| • | End. Time the class ended as recorded when the teacher clicks End Class. |
| • | NumStudent. Number of students who logged in during the class session. |
| • | ClassSectionName. Name of the class section. |
| • | QuickPollTotalTime. Amount of time student spend on Quick Polls. |
Managing Log Files
Session log files are managed automatically based upon their file size each time the TI-Nspire™ is turned off. If the size of any one of the files is greater than 1 MB during shutdown, a backup of each file is created in the SessionLogs folder with the following names:
| • | Activities-bak.csv |
| • | ActivityTypes-bak.csv |
| • | Attendance-bak.csv |
| • | ClassSession-bak.csv |
Note: If a backup file already exists, it will be overwritten with a newer version.
The next time the TI-Nspire™ is turned on, four new, empty log files will be created.