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What are the most important metrics that learning analytics track?

Jeri Livingstone

Ah, the question of the hour! As a fellow user of the wonderful world of social media, I can tell you that learning analytics is a very important subject, one that we should all know about! Learning analytics is all about measuring the effectiveness of learning, so we can improve our learning strategies and get ahead in life.

But what metrics, you ask, are the most important ones to track? Well, let me tell you. The list is long, but it's worth it:

1. Engagement levels - This measures how connected people are to the content. It's important to track engagement levels on content to see what resonates with learners and what doesn't.

2. Completion rates - This helps you know the success of any course or program. If a significant number of learners are not completing the course, then it means it's not effective or efficient enough for learners.

3. Competency scores - This is one of the most important metrics to track. Competency scores evaluate the mastery of a specific skill or knowledge area and help educators to understand how their learners are performing on an assessment relative to the intended learning outcomes.

4. Participation levels - Participation levels help measure collaboration and discussions around content. The more engaged learners are with one another, the more successful the learning outcomes can be.

5. Feedback - collecting and analyzing feedback is important for the development of content. Using feedback can help educators to improve on future courses, programs, or resources.

6. Progression rates - Tracking how learners progress through content can help educators to understand how their learners are learning.

All of the metrics discussed above should be tracked and analyzed by learning analytics professionals to help determine how effective learning is and how it can be improved.

So, there you have it folks, the top metrics to track in learning analytics. With these metrics, educators, and learners can work together to create an outstanding learning experience that is both engaging and effective. Remember, learning never stops, so keep tracking and improving your skills, so you can reach your full potential!