Observers are user roles that are attached to other users. Observers can view the same content as a user but cannot modify or interact with content intended for the observed user. The Observer role can be used to let parents of a Student or an academic advisor monitor progress. Each Observer can only be assigned to one user but that Observer can view each of the users courses. The Instructor for each course can limit what Observers can see.
Click Observer Management from the Users section of the System Control Panel.
List/Modify Observers is the only function available from the Observer Management page.