Understanding Active Learning Minutes
Active Learning Minutes are a key metric in Reflective Learning that help measure how effectively time is being used on the platform. This metric is designed to give a detailed account of a learner’s engagement with educational activities.
1. What Are Active Learning Minutes?
Active Learning Minutes represent the total time a learner spends on the platform engaged in productive learning activities. This includes:
Time Logged In: This is the overall duration the learner is logged into the platform. However, simply being logged in doesn’t always equate to active learning; thus, it’s just one part of the equation.
Time Spent Doing Actual Work: This is the more critical component. It tracks the time spent actively interacting with learning materials—such as completing lessons, exercises, quizzes, and assessments. This ensures that the time logged in is effectively utilised for educational purposes.
2. Why Are Active Learning Minutes Important?
Accuracy in Tracking Engagement: By differentiating between total login time and actual productive time, Active Learning Minutes provide a clearer picture of a learner’s engagement. This helps in understanding how effectively the platform is being used for learning.
Identifying Productive Learning Periods: This metric helps identify periods when learners are most engaged and productive, which can be useful for tailoring educational strategies and support.
Optimising Learning Experience: Tracking active minutes helps both learners and educators assess how well learning goals are being met and whether adjustments are needed to improve focus and efficiency.
3. How Is It Measured?
The platform uses built-in analytics to track:
- Login Sessions: When a learner logs in and out of the platform.
- Activity Tracking: The duration and frequency of interactions with educational content.
By combining these factors, the platform calculates the total Active Learning Minutes, offering insights into how time is being utilised for learning purposes.
Active Learning Minutes ensure that educational time is not just spent logged in but is actively contributing to the learning process, providing a more accurate measure of engagement and progress.
