Key Features of the Analytics Dashboard
Total Messages Sent: Track the number of messages sent overall. This metric helps you understand the level of engagement and communication among students and instructors.
Active Users: Identify the number of users actively sending messages. This insight allows you to gauge student involvement and identify those who may need additional support.
Messages by User: Number of messages sent by each user. This feature helps you recognize active participants and those who might benefit from encouragement to engage more.
Messages Sent Over Time: Analyze trends in communication over specific time periods. This visualization aids in understanding peak interaction times and planning your teaching activities accordingly.
Accessing the Assistant Analytics Dashboard
Select Your Assistant: Navigate to the Assistant you wish to analyze by clicking on it from your sidebar
Open the Analytics Dashboard: Click on the "Analytics" button at the top right corner to access the comprehensive Dashboard.
Apply Filters: Utilize the filtering options to refine your data view. You can filter by time period or user role to gain more specific insights into usage patterns.
Recommendations for Instructors
Monitor Engagement Levels: Regularly check the total messages sent and active users to ensure students are engaging with the course material. If engagement is low, consider introducing interactive activities or discussions to boost participation.
Identify Key Contributors: Use the messages by user feature to identify students who are actively contributing. Acknowledge their efforts and encourage them to lead discussions or assist peers.
Spot Trends and Patterns: Analyze the messages sent over time to identify patterns in student behavior. Use this information to adjust your teaching schedule, ensuring that important topics are covered during peak engagement periods.
Personalize Feedback: Leverage insights from the dashboard to provide personalized feedback to students. Recognize their contributions and offer guidance to those who may need additional support.
Refine Teaching Strategies: Use the data to refine your teaching strategies. For example, if you notice a drop in engagement, consider introducing new teaching methods or tools to re-engage students.