Role Switch

Instructors or course editors can temporarily switch to a different role to view the course from that perspective. To see the course as a student would, use the Role Switch widget and select 'Student'. This allows you to experience the course exactly as a student would.

Quick steps:

1. On the Course Home page, locate the Role Switch widget.
2. From the My Role dropdown menu, select a role you are permissioned for (only those roles will display in the dropdown menu).
3. Click Change Role.
4. Your course page appears as it would to whatever role you selected.
5. When done, return to Course Home and use the Role Switch widget to return to your normal role.

The role switch functionality is also available by clicking on your name at the top and changing your role. Select your name again and click on the X next to the role to cancel.

Note: You cannot submit tests or assignments that display in the gradebook as a Student using Role Switch. See Impersonate a Demo Student for this functionality.