PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

• Evaluate learner progress and performance
• Measure course effectiveness
• Identify trends and gaps in training
• Assist instructors in decision-making

"Writing is thinking on paper."
— William Zinsser

Comprehensive explanation of various types of LMS reports and analytics especially focusing on modern LMS capabilities like gamification, predictive analytics, competency frameworks, and more. As follow,

ASSIGNMENT STATUS REPORTS

Tracks learner’s assignment progress and submission status.

• Pending assignments: List of learners yet to submit.
• Submitted assignments: Dates and times of submission.
• Overdue assignments: Details of assignments submitted past the deadline, with the corresponding delay periods.
• Grading status: Whether assignments have been graded or not.
• Feedback of the facilitator 

The purpose is to oversee student accountability, offer support to those facing academic challenges, and keep faculty informed about any delays in grading.

CONTENT AVAILABILITY REPORT

Displays the availability and access permissions of course materials.

• Which resources are published/unpublished
• Scheduled release of content
• Time-based content locks
• Restricted content visibility by user

It is helpful for guaranteeing the prompt distribution of learning materials and identifying any issues related to access.

MOBILE APP SERVICE TOKEN REPORT

Relates to mobile LMS access and authentication tokens.

• Token usage per user: Track which users are accessing via mobile
• Token expiry and renewal status
• Device type
• Push notification delivery status

The purpose is to analyse the adoption of mobile learning, ensure smooth functioning of the application and resolve issues related to mobile access.

ACTIVITY LOG REPORT

Provides a digital footprint of user actions in the LMS.

• Login and logout timestamps
• Pages and modules accessed  
• Interactions (clicks, downloads, uploads)
• Forum activity and messages
• Quiz and assignment attempts

The purpose is to monitor user engagement, detect unusual patterns of activity, and assist in reviewing cases related to academic integrity.

NEVER ACCESSED REPORT

Lists users who have not accessed specific modules or entire LMS.

• By course/module/resource
• Time filters (last 7 days, month, etc.)
• First-time login tracking
• Enrolment vs engagement gap

The benefits include enabling early support for learners who show signs of disengagement, providing alerts for potential dropout risks, and delivering personalized reminders.

GRADE BOOK REPORT

Consolidated report of learner grades across courses and activities.

• All graded activities (quizzes, assignments, forums)
• Weightage and final grades
• Custom grading scales
• Exportable formats (Excel, PDF)

The purpose is to analyse academic performance, compare students' performance, and generate report cards.

ATTENDANCE REPORT

Monitors learner attendance for sessions (live classes or scheduled activities).

• Session attendance: Date, time, duration.
• Percentage of attendance: Per student and class average.

Supporting tools:

• Zoom/Google Meet platform

COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK REPORT

Tracks learner mastery against predefined skills or competencies.

• Skill-wise performance
• Evidence of learning (submitted work, assessments)
• Proficiency levels (novice, developing, proficient, expert)
• Gap analysis

The applications include skill-focused hiring and promotion decisions, industry-specific certifications, and the creation of personalized learning plans.

GAMIFICATION REPORT

Tracks learner engagement through game mechanics.

• Points earned per activity
• Badges unlocked
• Leader board standings
• Levels or milestones achieved

The purpose is to boost motivation, encourage healthy competition, and acknowledge achievements beyond academics.

NORMALISATION OF GRADES

Adjusts grades to fit a consistent scale for comparison.

• Statistical normalization (z-scores, bell curve)
• Standardized grading conversions
• Grade inflation and deflation tracking

The benefits include ensuring fair comparisons across various faculty members and maintaining consistent reporting throughout the university.

DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS

 This type of analyses focuses on “What happened?”

• History of  data and analysis (attendance, grades, submissions)
• Reports on learner demographics
• Usage trends and summary statistics. It assists in evaluating previous performance and summarizing patterns of engagement.

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

 Here it deals with the future, “What is likely to happen?”

• Dropout risk prediction
• Forecasting grades or completion times
• Identifying at-risk learners

The benefits include taking proactive measures to intervene and providing tailored support for learners.

DIAGNOSTIC ANALYTICS

 Analyses the cause of the data, “Why did it happen?”

• Correlates engagement with performance
• Analyses impact of content delivery
• Identifies bottlenecks and challenging topics