Monitoring Student Engagement: How Pathful’s Reports Help Identify Who Needs Extra Support

April 21st, 2025

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Sam Spiegel

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Engagement is a key factor in learner success, particularly when it comes to career exploration and readiness. However, not all learners engage with career resources at the same level. Pathful’s reporting tools provide educators with real-time insights into learner participation, helping them identify disengaged learners and take proactive steps to ensure every learner stays on track.

Pathful’s reporting features offer educators a comprehensive view of how learners interact with career readiness tools, including:

• Career Assessments: Tracking completion rates and reviewing results to see if learners are actively exploring career interests.
• Job Shadowing Videos: Monitoring which learners are engaging with virtual job shadows and which industries capture their interest.
• Work-Based Learning Experiences: Monitoring participation with Pathful's work-based learning content. 
• Postsecondary Planning: Monitor how many learners are engaging with postsecondary planning tools, including researching colleges, exploring scholarships, and preparing for application deadlines.
• FlexLessons and Career Readiness Modules: Checking assignment completion rates and lesson details to ensure learners are progressing in their career education.

For example, an educator might notice that a group of learners has not completed their career assessments or engaged with any job shadowing videos. This may indicate a lack of awareness about the resources available, disinterest in current career options, or other engagement barriers. By analyzing these reports, educators can adjust their strategies and encourage participation through tailored interventions.

With Pathful’s data-driven insights, educators can quickly pinpoint learners who are struggling to engage and take action to support them. Some key ways this data can be used include:

• Providing Targeted Encouragement: If reports show low participation, educators can check in with learners to understand their challenges and motivate them to explore career activities.
• Addressing Barriers to Engagement: Low engagement may stem from external factors such as lack of internet access, limited awareness of career options, or uncertainty about postsecondary paths. Identifying these barriers allows educators to find solutions.
• Customizing Learning Approaches: If a learner shows interest in a particular career field but isn’t engaging with related resources, educators can recommend alternative activities, such as industry guest speakers or hands-on projects.

Once disengaged learners are identified, educators can implement targeted interventions to boost their career exploration and participation. Some effective strategies include:

• Assigning Custom FlexLessons: Based on individual career interests, educators can assign personalized FlexLessons that align with learners’ goals and help them develop key skills.
• One-on-One Career Coaching Sessions: Educators can meet with learners individually to review their assessment results, discuss career aspirations, and set clear action steps.
• Encouraging Hands-On Career Exploration: Some learners may engage more with interactive experiences, such as Pathful’s Work-Based Learning Sessions, mentorship programs, or in-person site visits.
• Leveraging Peer Influence: Organizing group discussions where engaged learners share their experiences and insights can inspire others to participate.