Irish Data Management & Reporting Case Studies
This guide introduces a number of innovative reporting systems currently in use in Irish institutions.


This guide introduces a number of innovative reporting systems currently in use in Irish institutions.
DESSI’s purpose is to provide support, through a National Coordinator, to institutions as they develop, or begin to explore, strategies for using data to underpin effective, sustainable student success.
Case Study B: Gauging Student Engagement with an Online Orientation Module
This guide details some of the key reporting features in Blackboard that can be of benefit to staff who teach that wish to employ a data-informed approach to their practice.
Case Study C: Identifying Resources that Best Assist Students to Reach Learning Outcomes
Analytics is invaluable for answering questions, but impact can only be achieved by acting on the answers. This guide outlines some of the key considerations for developing effective data-informed student interventions.
Case Study D: Identifying Students in Need of Targeted Support
Case Study E: Assessing Students’ Engagement and Responses
Case Study F: Balancing Quantitative and Qualitative Data to Drive Change
Case Study G: Using Standard Blackboard Features to Assess Students’ Usage of the VLE