Case Study: Google Classroom with Insights Dashboard

Many schools use Google Classroom not only to share lessons but also as a learning analytics platform.

How It Works

It collects data such as assignment completion, time submitted, and student activity

Teachers receive visual reports showing who is actively participating and who may need help

Students can track missing or late tasks, helping build responsibility

Positive Effects

Early support: Teachers can quickly identify struggling or disengaged students

Personalized guidance: Differentiation becomes easier because teachers can see each learner’s growth patterns

Student motivation: Seeing progress visually helps learners feel more in control and celebrate successes

Communication improves: Parents and teachers get clearer updates on student performance

Challenges and Human Concerns

Some students lack consistent device or internet access

Data can make students feel “watched” rather than supported

Quiet or anxious students may look disengaged in the data even if they are learning

Teachers need training to interpret analytics responsibly — not label or judge students too quickly

Insight

Learning analytics should feel like someone noticing when you need help — not like a score deciding your worth. The real heart of education is still the relationship between teacher and learner. Analytics is just there to help us listen better.