Usage Analytics — Turning Classroom Data into Actionable Insights

Overview

Are your Adobe, Microsoft, and Google licenses actually being used—or just sitting idle?
Spark Arc IT Usage Analytics connects to each vendor’s admin portal and pulls real-time adoption data into one clean dashboard. Track log-ins, app usage minutes, storage, and device health per school, grade, or even individual class.

Decisions backed by evidence, not guesswork.


Who Benefits

StakeholderInsight Delivered
CIO / Technology DirectorLicense utilization vs. spend, renewal timelines, device compliance.
PrincipalsSchool-level heat-maps show which grades need more PD or curriculum kits.
IT AdminsAlerts for inactive accounts, devices needing OS updates, and low cloud storage.
Curriculum LeadsCorrelate app usage with assessment scores to prove instructional impact.

Key Metrics Tracked

MetricWhy It Matters
Daily Active UsersSpot adoption trends and identify classrooms needing support.
Top Apps & Add-onsSee which tools drive engagement and trim unused licenses.
Device ComplianceView OS version, last check-in, and security status at a glance.
Storage & BandwidthPrevent overages and optimize cloud subscriptions.
PD Impact ScoreAutomatic pre/post PD usage comparison shows ROI on training.

Feature Highlights

  1. Unified Dashboard
    One login aggregates data from Adobe Admin Console, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, and Google Admin.
  2. Custom Filters & Tags
    Slice data by grade, subject, campus, or funding source for granular insights.
  3. Automated Reports
    Schedule weekly or monthly PDFs to district leadership and site principals.
  4. Early-Warning Alerts
    Email or Slack notifications for expiring licenses, dormant devices, and atypical login spikes.
  5. SIS / LMS Sync
    Optional integration pushes usage badges to PowerSchool or Canvas for student motivation.

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Case in Point

“Within one semester we re-allocated 350 unused licenses, saving $18 k, and focused PD on grades 4-5 where usage lagged. Spark Arc’s analytics turned raw log files into clear next steps.”
Karen Douglas, CTO, Maple Ridge School District


Ready to See Your Data Story?

Gain a 30-day pilot of Usage Analytics—complete with onboarding and a custom ROI report.