Assigned Pathways and Channels on the Homepage
Overview
The Homepage organises learning content into two distinct sections: Assigned Pathways for required learning with deadlines, and Channels for You for discoverable content. Understanding how these sections work helps you design an effective Homepage experience that guides learners towards their goals.
Functionality Breakdown
Homepage Structure at a Glance
Section | Background | Purpose | When Displayed |
|---|---|---|---|
Assigned Pathways | White | Shows Tasks and required learning | Only when Tasks are set for users |
Channels for You | Standard | Shows visible content without deadlines | Always (if content is shared/visible) |
Assigned Pathways Section
This section appears at the top of the Homepage with a white background. It contains:
Personal Development Pathway β A consolidated view of all time-sensitive items and Tasks
Channels set as Tasks β Learning Channels assigned with deadlines
π‘ Tip: This section only appears when you've set Tasks for people to complete. If no Tasks are assigned, users will only see the Channels for You section.
How Channels Are Sorted in Assigned Pathways
Channels appear in priority order:
Mandatory Tasks β Always appear first, regardless of deadline
Deadline order β Remaining Channels sorted by due date (soonest first)
When a Channel Task is Completed
Once a user completes a Channel Task, it automatically moves from the Assigned Channels widget to the Visible Channels widget (if the Channel has visibility settings that include that user).
Channels for You Section
This section displays Channels made visible to users without requiring a Task assignment. It's ideal for:
Company announcements and updates
Role-specific learning resources
General reference materials
Optional learning pathways
Shared with You Channel
When individual Items are shared directly with a user, they appear in a special "Shared with You" Channel at the top of this section.
Dismissing Shared Items
Users can dismiss shared Items by clicking the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the Item tile. Once dismissed, the Item won't reappear unless shared again.
Widget Configuration Options
Administrators can configure how Channels display using these widget settings:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Show tasked content | Include Channels that are set as Tasks in the Visible Channels widget |
Hide completed | Remove Channels the user has already completed |
Scope to assigned team | Only show Channels assigned to the user's team |
Pre-requisites
System Requirements
Dashboard/Homepage functionality enabled for your organisation
Content must be enabled in Company Settings
Role Requirements
Action | Required Roles |
|---|---|
View Homepage | All users |
Configure Homepage widgets | Owner, Admin |
Set content as Tasks | Owner, Admin, Learning Designer, Curator |
Share individual Items | Users with sharing permissions enabled |
Adjust Channel visibility | Owner, Admin, Learning Designer, Curator |
Quick Start Guide
Adding Content to Assigned Pathways
Navigate to Manage β Learning Content β Channels
Open the Channel you wish to assign
Click Set as Task
Configure:
Who to assign to β Individual, Team, or entire company
Deadline β Set the due date
Mandatory β Toggle on for priority display
Save your changes
The Channel will now appear in users' Assigned Pathways section.
Adding Content to Channels for You
Navigate to Manage β Learning Content β Channels
Open the Channel you want to make visible
Go to Visibility Settings
Set visibility to:
Entire Company β All users can see the Channel
Selected Teams β Only specific teams can see it
Selected Users β Only specific individuals can see it
Ensure the Channel is not set as a Task
Controlling Channel Display Order
Navigate to Manage β Learning Content β Channels
Click Reorder
Drag Channels into your preferred display order
Save your changes
FAQs
Why can't I see the Assigned Pathways section on my Homepage?
The Assigned Pathways section only appears when Tasks have been set for you. If you don't see this section, you currently have no outstanding learning Tasks assigned.
Can a Channel appear in both sections?
Yes, if you configure the Visible Channels widget to "Show tasked content", Channels that are both visible and set as Tasks will appear in both sections. By default, tasked Channels only appear in Assigned Pathways.
What happens when I complete a Channel Task?
The Channel moves from Assigned Pathways to Channels for You (if you have visibility access). If the Channel isn't visible to you, it simply disappears from your Homepage.
How do I control the order Channels appear in?
Use the Reorder function under Manage β Learning Content β Channels. Drag Channels into your preferred order.
What happens when I dismiss a shared Item?
The Item is removed from your "Shared with You" Channel and won't reappear. If someone shares the same Item with you again, it will reappear.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Assigned Pathways section not appearing | Verify that Tasks have been set for the user. Check Manage β Tasks to confirm assignments |
Channel not showing in Channels for You | Check the Channel's visibility settings. Ensure it's visible to the user's role or team |
Shared Items not appearing | Confirm sharing is enabled in Company Settings. Check if the user has dismissed the items |
Wrong Channels appearing for users | Review the Channel's visibility settings and ensure the correct teams/users are selected |
Channels appearing in wrong order | Use the Reorder function under Manage β Learning Content β Channels |
Completed Channel still showing | Check widget settingsβif "Hide completed" is off, completed Channels will remain visible |