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East Learning Launches Embedded Analytics with Vizzly

October 9, 2023

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  • You’re interested in how educational institutions can leverage data-driven analytics for personal development programs.
  • You need a scalable and customizable reporting solution to manage and visualize educational data.
  • You’re searching for a case study on how East Learning enhanced their data management with Vizzly.
  • You want to understand how Vizzly can streamline data analysis and reporting in an educational context.

East Learning is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting schools and colleges through a data-driven approach to personal development. Their 'Aspirations Programme' goes beyond academic grades, focusing on capturing student voices and providing evidence-based improvements through impact measurement and reporting. To date, East Learning has positively influenced over 35 schools and 30,000+ students.

The Challenge

With data being central to its mission, East Learning needed a scalable solution that could expand its impact across more schools and students. Prior to partnering with Vizzly, they faced significant challenges in managing and sharing data:

  • Manual Data Management:
    • The process involved substantial manual effort, with teachers having to piece together various datasets from tools like Excel and Google Sheets. This was time-consuming and diverted attention from their core activities.
  • Lack of In-House Resources:
    • East Learning had limited engineering resources, making it impractical to build an in-house analytics solution. Additionally, they wanted to avoid costly and complex market alternatives like Looker or PowerBI.
  • Need for a Seamless and Scalable Solution:
    • They required a cost-effective solution that would streamline data analysis, maintain product quality, and allow for future scalability and customization.

The Solution

Vizzly provided an all-in-one analytics and reporting solution that perfectly matched East Learning's needs. Here’s how Vizzly transformed their data management and reporting process:

Implementation Process:

  1. Integrated Analytics and Reporting:
    • Vizzly offered a comprehensive package that included a powerful query engine, robust user authentication, and an intuitive visualization layer. This made it possible for teachers to easily query, visualize, and explore data within the East Learning platform.
  2. Extensible and Customizable:
    • Vizzly’s code-extensible platform allowed East Learning to tailor the user experience specifically for their customers. They were able to build a user interface that was intuitive and easy for teachers to use, providing a seamless experience that felt like an in-house build.
  3. Seamless User Experience:
    • The end-users, primarily teachers, benefited from a user-friendly interface that simplified data interaction, enabling them to focus on impactful insights rather than grappling with data management.

Matthew Lees, CEO of East Learning, praised the partnership with Vizzly:

“We really enjoy working with the Vizzly team. The visualization capability is amazing, but beyond that, their customer support is incredibly thoughtful and attentive, working hand in hand with our team. Perhaps most importantly, the Vizzly team ships fast; this gives us a lot of confidence for the future.” - Matthew Lees, CEO @ East Learning

The Results

By integrating Vizzly, East Learning achieved several key benefits:

  • Scalable Solution:
    • The 'Aspirations Programme' can now scale across more schools and students without the manual data management burden. Vizzly’s integration allows for easy expansion, ensuring that East Learning can continue to support their growing user base effectively.
  • Significant Time Savings:
    • Automation of data analysis and reporting has saved significant time and resources. This efficiency allows teachers and administrators to focus on their primary goal: improving student outcomes.
  • Enhanced Product Quality:
    • East Learning maintained a high-quality product experience for their users. The Vizzly-powered dashboard provides a top-tier analytics experience, which is critical for their mission of delivering data-driven insights.
  • Rapid Testing and Iteration:
    • The ability to quickly test and iterate on different data views enables East Learning to adapt to changing needs and feedback from their users. This agility is crucial for continually enhancing their impact.

Conclusion

East Learning’s successful implementation of Vizzly showcases how educational institutions can leverage advanced analytics to enhance their data-driven initiatives. Vizzly provided a seamless, scalable, and customizable solution that enabled East Learning to focus on their core mission while offering robust reporting capabilities to their users.

If you’re an educational institution or organization looking to streamline your data analysis and reporting processes, explore how Vizzly can transform your capabilities. And if you're interested in a data-driven approach to supporting schools and students, check out East Learning.

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