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Description

The Topics tab shows what learners are talking about most with a specific mentorAI.
Instructors and admins can view topic volume, conversation counts, and message activity over a selected time range—plus month-over-month comparisons—to identify trends, confusion clusters, and activity spikes (e.g., the week before a quiz).


Target Audience

Instructor · Administrator


Features

Headline Metrics (Past Period + Trend)

For the selected window (e.g., past month), view:

  • Total Topics
  • Conversations
  • Messages
    Each metric includes a comparison to the prior period for context.

Conversations Over Time

Displays a daily count of conversations, useful for identifying activity ramps around exams, deadlines, or new modules.

Timeframe Controls

Switch between Today, 7 Days, Past Month, or set a Custom range (e.g., “week before the quiz”).

Topic Details Table

A filterable list of all topics discussed within the chosen period to reveal interest areas and potential confusion points.


How to Use (step by step)

Open Analytics → Topics

  • In the mentor header, click Analytics, then select the Topics tab.

Set Your Timeframe

  • Choose Today, 7 Days, Past Month, or use a Custom date range (e.g., the week before a major assessment).

Read Headline Metrics

  • Review Total Topics, Conversations, and Messages for the selected window.
  • Note the month-over-month comparison to measure engagement or confusion shifts.

Scan Conversations Over Time

  • Use the daily conversations chart to identify:
    • Spikes (e.g., pre-exam review periods)
    • Lulls (e.g., post-deadline quiet periods)
  • Plan outreach or review sessions accordingly.

Drill into Topic Details

  • Browse the Topic Details table to see which subjects drive discussion.
  • Use filters to narrow the list to a course unit, week, or exam period.

Decide Next Actions

  • Add resources or micro-lessons for high-volume topics.
  • Coordinate review sessions around the highest conversation peaks.
  • Cross-reference Users and Overview tabs to triangulate where learners need additional support.

Pedagogical Use Cases

Pre-Exam Focus

Filter to the week before an assessment to see which topics need reinforcement and schedule targeted review sessions.

Curriculum Tuning

Identify persistent high-volume topics that may require clearer lecture notes, examples, or practice questions.

Early Warning Signals

Spot sudden topic spikes that could indicate confusion or emerging interest—adjust prompts, datasets, or issue timely announcements.

Cross-Course Insights

Compare topics month-over-month to evaluate how new materials or instructional changes impact discussion patterns.

Evidence for Stakeholders

Share topic trends to demonstrate what students engage with most and how interventions affect engagement and understanding.


Use the Topics tab to uncover what learners are asking about—and turn those insights into timely instruction, better materials, and targeted academic support.