Effectively managing learner analytics in an online learning platform is essential for creating impactful, data-driven educational experiences. By systematically tracking and analyzing learner engagement, progress, and performance, administrators and instructors can identify skill gaps, personalize learning paths, and optimize course content to meet the needs of each learner.
Managing learner analytics not only helps boost learner retention and satisfaction but also enables organizations to make informed decisions, improve training ROI, and align learning outcomes with business objectives. Leveraging these insights leads to more efficient resource allocation, targeted interventions, and ultimately, a more successful and engaging learning environment for all participants.
Through this documentation, you will learn how you can manage learner analytics in your organisation’s learning platform.
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The “Learner Analytics” section is where you can access important data about how learners are engaging with courses and progressing through their learning journeys. Navigating to this section helps educators and administrators identify learning gaps, personalize instruction and help you make data-driven decisions to improve both learner success and course effectiveness..
Navigate to the panel on the right side of the screen, then click on the “Analytics” dropdown to unwrap it and click on the “Learner Analytics” option.
The Learner Analytics List View offers a clear and detailed overview of learner activity on the platform. It tracks the total number of learners, their engagement levels, and usage patterns over customizable date ranges. This powerful dashboard enables data-driven decisions to improve learner experience and boost platform effectiveness.
Refer to the following table to understand more about the learner analytics list view.
Do you want to understand how your online course is performing? Checking your total learners' analytics can help! It shows how many learners are enrolled, how they are progressing, and if they are completing the course. This information helps you see what’s working well and where improvements are needed.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view total learner analytics in your organization’s learning platform.
Step 1: Click on the arrow icon (▶️) in the Total Learners box.
Step 2: A new window representing the learners' analytics will open on the screen. To learn more about this window, refer to the following table.
Do you want to see how actively your learners are learning? Checking engagement analytics shows you exactly how learners are interacting with your course. You can see which lessons they watch, how often they log in, and where they might be struggling. This helps you make your course more interesting and fix any problems, so learners stay motivated and learn better.
After visiting the Learner Engagement Analytics section, you can do the following:
Want to track daily engagement on your learning platform? Viewing Active Users (DAU, WAU, MAU) shows real-time participation trends, helping you measure content effectiveness and spot engagement patterns to optimize learner retention.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view daily active users in your organization’s learning platform.
Click on the “DAU” button to view Daily Active Users. Similarly, you can view the WAU and MAU as well.
Need to analyze engagement for a specific period? Learn how to change the date range in your platform to compare performance across different timeframes, spot trends, and measure the impact of course updates.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently change the engagement date range in your organization’s learning platform.
Step 1: Click on the engagement date range bar, then a new date calendar will open.
Step 2: Click on a start date, then an end date.
Want to see how long learners spend learning in your course? Checking the average time spent helps you understand if lessons are too long, too short, or just right. This way, you can make your course more engaging by keeping the perfect pace for learners.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view the average time spent by learners in your organization’s learning platform.
Step 1: Click on the arrow (▶️) icon at the end of the Average Time Spent title.
Step 2: A new window will open on the screen that represents the learners' analytics. Refer to the following table to understand more about the learners’ analytics window.
Want to see who your most active learners are? Viewing top learners by usage helps you identify engaged participants, recognize their efforts, and understand what keeps them motivated. This insight allows you to reward high performers and improve engagement strategies for all learners.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view top learners by usage in your organization’s learning platforms.
Step 1: Click on the arrow (▶️) icon next to “Top Learners by Usage”.
Step 2: A new window representing the learners' analytics will open on the screen. To learn more about this window, refer to the following table.
Want to see what kind of devices your learners use? The Top OS Analytics shows you if they are learning on iOS devices, Androids, Windows, or Macs. This helps you to make sure your course works well on all devices and fix any problems with specific phones or computers.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view top learners by usage in your organization’s learning platform.
Step 1: Click on the arrow (▶️) icon next to “Top OS”.
Step 2: A new window representing the learners' analytics will open on the screen. To learn more about this window, refer to the following table.
Understanding your global learner base is key to optimizing your online learning platform. Viewing top countries by learners helps you identify geographic trends, tailor content to regional preferences, and plan targeted marketing strategies for better engagement.
Carefully follow the instructions below that will guide you on how to efficiently view the top countries by learners in your organization’s learning platforms.
Step 1: Click on the arrow (▶️) icon next to “Top Countries by Learners”.
Step 2: A new window representing the learners' analytics will open on the screen. To learn more about this window, refer to the following table.
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