There are many instances when an administrator is editing a course and they want to access reporting information for a particular item / learning object but can't.
For example, editing course uploads, an admin wants to see a list of all files uploaded into that course upload. Instead of simply clicking a report button, they have to close the course, go to the Course Uploads report, setting the filters, the course and the upload title. Absorb needs to provide these shortcuts for admins so they can work smarter.