Spotlight tutorial

[Audio] Good afternoon, everyone. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our presentation on Spotlight. This data analysis tool was created by the New Globe team for the STAR Education program in Manipur, India. We aim to demonstrate how this powerful tool is driving positive change in the education sector by enhancing the performance of schools and teachers in the state. Let's delve into the fascinating world of Spotlight and discover its immense potential..

[Audio] The following section of the presentation will cover the features and contents of Spotlight, a data analysis tool that provides comprehensive data about the performance of schools and teachers in Manipur, India. Users can view this data in various ways, including school-level, teacher-level, and student-level data. Spotlight offers data for different time frames, allowing users to analyze data for different periods. Additionally, users can access information on performance, problem-solving, teams, and schools, among other valuable data relevant to education in Manipur. The utilization of Spotlight can generate positive insights that result in transformed outcomes for education in the region..

[Audio] Spotlight is an efficient data analysis solution, which enables informed decision-making, leading to positive transformations in education. In order to monitor and evaluate the performance of all schools in your region, Spotlight offers easy access to essential data. Also, its customizable data filtering options allow you to prioritize what matters the most to you. This tool is designed to help you identify areas for improvement, take action, and achieve success. The data provided by Spotlight is extensively tested and verified to produce positive outcomes. Make use of this tool to gain actionable insights and achieve educational transformation goals in Manipur..

[Audio] Spotlight is a comprehensive data analysis tool that caters to the varying requirements of different users by providing a meticulous organization of data into categories. Whether it is province-level data or individual teacher data, Spotlight offers an in-depth analysis of specific areas that allow you to monitor and evaluate the performance of schools and teachers within the STAR Education program. With access to a broad range of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), you can leverage this data analysis tool to monitor results and make decisive actions that can drive positive transformations in education. Navigating across different KPIs, regions, and schools will help you identify areas that have a direct impact on performance. Comparing detailed information regarding school and teacher performance during full terms, you can quickly access relevant data for the last working day. Make data-driven decisions and transform the education system in Manipur by utilizing the wealth of information available in Spotlight..

[Audio] Spotlight is a tool that offers data insights at various levels for analysis and informed decision making. The five different levels categorize the data and showcase performance based on the STAR Education program. At the state-level, an overview of school performance is provided at an aggregate level. The district-level view helps identify the best and worst performing Key Performance Indicators for schools in a specific district. The sub-division level allows for city wide comparison of school performance. School-level data helps in identifying under performing schools, whereas teacher-level data showcases performance of individual teachers..

[Audio] Spotlight offers three distinct time frames to enhance your comprehension of the performance data regarding varied levels and perspectives in the tool. The term-to-date outlook enables you to appraise data for the entire term, thus giving you the chance to evaluate long-term performance data and make tactical decisions based on your analysis. The last working day view lets you scrutinize performance data for the last available working day, which is ideal for assessing progress and making prompt decisions to spur transformation. The latest view is exclusive to certain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), like School Leader Coverage, granting you access to the most recently reported data for specific KPIs. By employing the different time frames provided by Spotlight, educational administrators can access invaluable data that can result in swift and impactful outcomes for the schools and educators under the STAR Education program in Manipur..

By choosing the right time frame, you can ensure that you are looking at the most relevant data to make more informed decisions. Search narr* Performance Bishnupur: District Ago Last O Bishnupur - District Last Working Day Time Period: 28 Feb 2023 (Term 1) District Last Day 28 Feb 2023 (T«rn 1) PUPILS A SCHOOLS 34 100% 26% SECTIONS 176 % Presert % Arrived & Tin* —i TEACHERS 145 -9% •3% 7.

[Audio] Spotlight is a tool offering a wide range of features for accessing important data related to the performance of schools and teachers participating in the STAR Education program in Manipur, India. Using Spotlight's intuitive navigation bar, you can easily select your preferred focus area, including summary, performance, teams or general information. There's also a search feature to find data on specific schools or teachers by name. The summary view provides an overview of numbers of schools, sections, pupils, teachers, and areas covered by the program. The performance view shows detailed data on key performance indicators (KPIs) for accurate monitoring of school and teacher performance. The teams view allows access to data related to leadership and team performance. Finally, the general information view offers insights into other factors such as infrastructure and academic resources to ensure informed decision-making..

[Audio] Spotlight is a tool that provides a broad range of options for accessing crucial data and monitoring performance over various time frames. The tool's navigation bar on the right side of the screen offers choices for choosing a specific time frame, with the most popular options being the last working day view and the term-to-date view. The last working day view allows you to access data specific to the most recent available working day, which is beneficial for making quick, actionable decisions. Alternatively, the term-to-date view provides long-term data that offers more profound insights into the trends shaping the performance of schools and teachers under the STAR Education program. By navigating through the tool to the district-level, you can examine specific data for individual districts in Manipur, such as the Bishnupur district. By filtering through the different levels and views, you can delve into specific schools like the Ningthoukhong Model Higher Secondary School under the secondary level in the Subdivision view. This permits you to acquire a detailed understanding of school and teacher performance..

[Audio] The Summary page in Spotlight gives an overview of the performance for each available view in the tool. It displays highlights and improvements regarding the specific views selected, from provincial level to teacher data view. The data specific to Manipur state is presented on this slide, being the focus region of the STAR Education program. The view is set to 'A SCHOOLS,' highlighting 253 schools, 1267 sections of teaching, 1187 teachers, and 23,040 pupils receiving education. The data covers the time frame of 'Last Day,' with the period set to February 28, 2023. Education administrators can use this page to evaluate the performance of the STAR Education program and drive positive change towards enhancing education in Manipur..

[Audio] Moving onto the Performance page in Spotlight, you will find detailed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data aggregated per view from the province level down to the teacher level, customized for the specific time period you choose. The focus of this page is on Bishnupur district, which has 34 schools and 176 sections for teaching. The percentage of Arrived Teachers is at 26%, with an equal percentage of Teachers Present. Moreover, the pupil count is impressive, with 145 students for every teacher. The data is specific to the Last Working Day set at February 28, 2023, which marks the end of the first term. You need to understand that the Performance page is a crucial part of the Spotlight tool, providing administrators with precisely-detailed insights on the areas that require attention, and where improvements can be made..

[Audio] Moving to Step 2 of utilizing Spotlight, we can conduct searches for specific schools or teachers and receive essential data on their performance metrics. Bishnupur District is the focus here, where the tool has located 34 schools using the search term "schools", displaying information related to the A Schools. The percentage of schools achieving the standard set and meeting the quality benchmarks is at 9%, while the student population stands at 3088. Class sections available reach a total of 176, with an impressive 145 students per teacher who are present and arrived on time. This data is specific to the last available working day, set at February 28, 2023, marking the end of the first term. Education administrators can receive critical insights on individual schools' performance and make data-driven decisions to drive positive transformation in education in Manipur by utilizing the search function in Spotlight..

[Audio] Navigating through the Performance page in Spotlight provides access to granular details of the specific KPI for the chosen grouping. These details are available on the Problem Solving page, and using the search function, one can access school-specific data. In this instance, the focus is on Teacher Classroom Coverage, a metric that shows the percentage of teachers in the classroom or taking lessons during the working day across schools that meet quality benchmarks. The data displayed is for February 28, 2023, the last working day of the first term. For educational administrators, the Problem Solving page is critical as it provides detailed data to identify areas for improvement and enhance education for students in Manipur, ensuring access to quality education for all..

[Audio] The Teams page, available in the Spotlight tool, offers an overview of all schools in a selected view. You can select a specific KPI from the right-side drop-down menu. Notably, unlike other pages, it does not support teacher-specific data. As of February 28, 2023, marking the first term's end, the Teams page shows data from 253 schools, 1267 teaching sections, and 23,031 pupils in Manipur state. It also displays the number of teachers at 1187. Therefore, education administrators can use the Teams page to assess school performance and take data-driven actions to boost education in Manipur..

[Audio] Navigate to the Schools page in the Spotlight tool to select a specific KPI and view the performance summary for all schools within your chosen grouping. By choosing a KPI from the menu in the top right, you can easily compare school performance based on that specific KPI. The Schools page also allows you to filter schools based on their performance, providing education administrators with valuable insights into areas that need improvement. As of February 28, 2023, which marks the end of the first term, 18 schools meet or exceed the defined quality benchmarks, while 15 schools have yet to reach that level. The Schools page in Spotlight is a crucial tool for education administrators to gain a detailed overview of school performance, identify areas that need attention, and make informed, data-driven decisions to drive positive change..

[Audio] Taking a closer look at the Spotlight tool, the Information page allows you to access detailed information on schools. This includes location, contact details, gender parity index, and other pupil-related data that can be accessed through the search function down to the section level. As an education administrator, this page is particularly useful in analyzing specific schools and understanding their unique contexts. Moreover, the Information page contains gender parity index data that helps develop strategies to address gender disparities in education, a crucial factor in driving positive transformation and building a more equitable society..