One of the most important developments for many different industries is the use of analytics. When software can be attached to files and products, companies can track the usage patterns associated with them to provide better service. Many private companies have improved the content and information they produce simply because it's possible to track what customers seem to like as well as what is most useful for a variety of consumers.
An interesting application for document analytics like this is actually outside of private industry. It turns out, one of the most important demographics to track the reading of is students at any instructional level. Consider classes from the past – teachers assign certain pages or passages for homework and expect the class to be familiar with the material during the next session or lecture. The fewer pupils who have actually completed the assigned reading, the more difficult it is to conduct a meaningful class. Consequently, colleges, high schools and extracurricular organizations should consider using document analytics to improve class performance and teachers' jobs. Here are some ways to do so.
Reading duration
One of the best tools in the document analytics box is the ability to track the duration that files or documents are open and active. This lets teachers see how much time was actually dedicated to reading and how many pupils simply skimmed the material that they were assigned. This may not actively improve the overall performance of students, but it will give instructors some insight into the causes of poor grades.
Page views
Frequent page views and common re-reads are evidence of analytic thinking and deep thought on whatever documents were assigned. This should give teachers the chance to spot students who are putting in quite a bit of effort, cluing them into the need for reprimands or understanding when poor marks result.
Editing
Essays and homework assignments can be analyzed in a similar manner to reading passages. This can be used for tests or homework, as teachers can measure the number of times that a document was printed, saved, altered or copied. Doing so helps instructors spot instances of cheating, shows which pupils worked the hardest on assignments and even prevents students who aren't putting in a lot of effort from passing in sub-par work.
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