# Topics

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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**.