Embedding dashboards in SCRIBE was an exciting journey for our team. Since launching the SCRIBE embedded dashboards, we have received positive feedback from our clients. The embedded dashboards are a game-changer for how grants interact with and utilize their data. They offer a centralized, user-friendly platform where key metrics and insights are presented in a clear, visual format.
One of the most exciting observations has been increased engagement and access to real-time data. SCRIBE dashboard users value the ability to view up-to-date, longitudinal data insights without having to download multiple reports or sift through spreadsheets. They can view enrollment and participation trends over time, conduct customizable analyses using demographic filters, quickly uncover trends, identify gaps, and make more informed, timely decisions that enhance program efficiency and student outcomes.
Clients described the dashboards as “beautiful” and “awesome,” with one person calling them “a GAME-CHANGER!” Another client shared their enthusiasm, saying, “I love seeing the data displayed this way and having so many options to filter and view data!” This feedback highlights how the embedded dashboards are not only visually appealing but also have a significant impact on the way clients engage with their data to make data-informed grant decisions. The positive reactions further emphasize the value of the embedded dashboards in transforming data access and analysis.
Key Features and Benefits of SCRIBE’s Embedded Dashboards
- Real-Time Updates: Access the most recent enrollment and participation data inputted into SCRIBE, the dashboards are continuously refreshed, ensuring that grants are always working with the most up-to-date data.
- Interactive Data Visuals: Engaging charts and graphs make it easy to understand and explore student enrollment and service participation.
- Customizable Views: Filter data by specific categories, such as school year, districts/schools exit codes, and demographics to focus on what matters most.
- Data-Driven Insights: Ask data questions and see them in your dashboards. Use actionable insights to refine strategies and improve student outcomes.
To improve the user experience of the embedded dashboards, the Xcalibur team implemented a guided onboarding process for users, which included:
- Incorporating User Feedback: Integrated feedback from several SCRIBE power users who tested the dashboards.
- Client Demonstrations: Conducted regular demonstrations of the embedded dashboards with clients during bi-monthly participatory evaluation meetings.
- Xcalibur Learning Management System Course: Developed a course in the Xcalibur learning management system to guide users through the dashboard and facilitate hands-on data exploration.
- Webinar and Hands-On Exploration: Hosted a webinar featuring a guided tour of the dashboard’s features, where attendees participated in hands-on data exploration using the embedded dashboards.
- Consultation Sessions: Established a platform for grant staff to book 30-minute consultation sessions with a member of the Xcalibur evaluation team to walk through the embedded dashboards and identify data insights.
Embedding dashboards in SCRIBE was a rewarding experience that improved data accessibility and user engagement. Log into SCRIBE and explore the data insights using the enrollment and participation dashboards.
If you have used the SCRIBE embedded dashboards, we would love your feedback! What features do you find most useful? Share your experiences and insights by sending an email to evaluation@xcalibur.com.
If you have not used our embedded dashboards yet, we would love you to check it out! Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions by sending an email to evaluation@xcalibur.com.
