About this Event
Event Description:
Do you want to get more out of your Blue / Explorance system? Whether you’re managing student evaluations, creating robust reports, or designing dashboards that support data-driven decisions — this hands-on session will give you the tools and techniques to unlock the full power of Blue.
Join CLI for an interactive workshop where we’ll walk you through practical, real-world uses of Blue for course evaluations, feedback reports, dynamic dashboards, and more. You’ll leave this training with greater confidence and actionable insights to improve your processes.
🌟 What You’ll Learn:
➡️ Blue / Explorance Overview
- Core features and use cases
- Interface walkthrough — navigation tips & tricks
➡️ Managing Course Evaluations
- Setting up and customizing evaluations
- Collecting and managing feedback effectively
➡️ Building Meaningful Reports
- Creating reports that drive action
- Templates vs custom reporting
- Filtering and segmenting data
➡️ Designing Dashboards
- Building dashboards for various audiences (faculty, leadership, students)
- Visualizing trends over time
- Tips for sharing dashboards securely
➡️ Advanced Features & Best Practices
- Automation opportunities
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Leveraging Blue for continuous improvement
🙋 Who Should Attend?
- Institutional research teams
- Academic program leads
- Faculty and staff managing evaluations
- IT staff supporting Blue / Explorance
- Decision-makers who rely on reports and dashboards
🔍 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Confidence in using Blue / Explorance tools✅ Hands-on experience with evals, reports, dashboards✅ Templates and examples to take back to your department✅ Tips and insights from Blue power users
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
IIT Tower, 10 West 35th Street, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00