In the digital age, schools and colleges are producing vast amounts of data on student performance, admissions, finances, and other operations. Managing and analyzing this data can be challenging, but Microsoft Power BI provides a solution for education professionals to organize and gain insights from this data. Previously we discussed the types of licensing options that are available for Power BI. This article will give you an overview of Power BI in education and the different ways that administrators and IT staff can utilize it within your district or campus.
What Is Power BI?
Microsoft Power BI
is a cloud-based business analytics service that allows organizations to visualize and analyze their data through interactive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. Power BI provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that enables end-users to create their reports and dashboards. Power BI was first released in 2015, and it has since grown to become one of the most popular business intelligence platforms worldwide.
With the continued growth and evolution of learning and education, features of Power BI dashboards are indispensable tools for all shapes and sizes of educational institutions.
How Can EDU Utilize Power BI?
Power BI plays a key role in institutional growth. Administrators can easily check and evaluate all the key criteria related to student performance, faculty, and institutional activities. Most important, Power BI can help alleviate the need for raw data sorting or review.
Analyzing Student Performance:
With Power BI, educators can analyze student performance data, including grades, attendance records, and other academic metrics. By analyzing this data, educators can identify patterns and trends that may impact student success, allowing them to make data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes.
For example, Power BI can be used to analyze student test scores and identify which areas students are struggling with. Teachers can then use this information to develop targeted intervention strategies, such as providing additional instructional support or assigning extra homework.
Tracking Financial Data:
Power BI can also be used to track financial data, including budgets, expenses, and revenue. By analyzing this data, colleges and school districts can identify areas where they may be overspending or underspending, allowing them to make adjustments as needed.
Monitoring Admissions & Graduation Data:
Power BI can be used to monitor admissions data, including enrollment trends, applications, and acceptance rates. By analyzing this data, admissions staff can identify areas where they may need to focus their efforts.
Some areas of focus may include:
- Student Enrollment
- Student Retention
- Degree & Graduation Rates
- Occupational Forecast & Wages
Power BI can also be used to streamline communication between different departments and stakeholders. By creating a centralized platform for data sharing, staff can access critical information and collaborate more effectively.
For example, Power BI can be used to create a dashboard that displays key performance indicators for different departments, such as student achievement, finances, and enrollment. Staff can then access this dashboard to get a quick overview of the school’s performance and identify areas where they need to focus their efforts.
ScholarBuys and Power BI
Microsoft Power BI provides an essential tool for colleges and school districts to analyze and gain insights from their data. By using Power BI, educators can track student performance, monitor admissions data, analyze financial data, and streamline communication between different departments. Power BI’s user-friendly interface makes it easy for staff to create custom reports and dashboards, allowing them to make data-driven decisions that improve student outcomes and enhance school operations. ScholarBuys is committed exclusively to the education market. No matter your Power BI use case, let us leverage our experience to find the right solution for your school.
Please contact one of our education technology experts to for more information on Power BI. ScholarBuys can help evaluate your environment and find the licensing model that best fits you!