Widgets
Overview
Widgets are the building blocks of Dashboards in Learn Amp. Each widget displays specific content or data, allowing you to create tailored experiences for different user roles. From activity-driving features like search bars and to-do lists, to reflective reports showing engagement metrics—widgets give you complete control over what users see.
Widgets are organised by package (Learn, Connect, Perform) and additional categories (Skills, Engagement Data), so the widgets available to you depend on your organisation's subscription and enabled features.
Widget Categories
Explore each category to discover available widgets and how to use them:
Category | Description | Package Required |
|---|---|---|
Learn Widgets | Content discovery, progress tracking, tasks, and promotional widgets | Learn |
Connect Widgets | Social learning, Q&A, discussions, and community engagement | Connect |
Perform Widgets | Objectives tracking and 1-to-1 management | Perform |
Skills Widgets | Skill tracking, gap analysis, and development insights | Skills feature |
Engagement Data Widgets | Platform usage metrics and activity tracking | All packages |
Widget Behaviour
Widgets behave differently depending on their purpose:
Behaviour Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Fixed | Shows the same data to all users | Total sessions across the company |
Personalised | Shows user-specific content | "My Bookmarked Content" displays each user's own bookmarks |
Role-filtered | Shows data based on user's role or reports | Manager widgets show only direct reports |
Pre-requisites
To add and configure widgets, you need appropriate access to edit Dashboards.
Role Requirements
Action | Required Roles |
|---|---|
Add widgets to company Dashboards | Owner, Admin |
Edit widget settings | Owner, Admin |
Remove widgets | Owner, Admin |
Add widgets to Manager Dashboards | Manager (if enabled) |
Add widgets to Team Dashboards | Owner, Admin, Team Manager |
Quick Start Guide
Navigate to your Dashboard from the sidebar
Click Add Widget beneath the banner
Browse categories or search for a specific widget
Click on the widget you want to add
Configure the widget settings
Click Add Widget
For detailed instructions on moving, resizing, and editing widgets, see Adding and Customising Widgets.
💡 Tip: Use a mix of activity-driving widgets (like To-do List and Assigned Channels) and reflective widgets (like completion reports) to create balanced, engaging Dashboards.
FAQs
Q: Why can't I see certain widgets?
Widget availability depends on your organisation's package and enabled features. Learn widgets come with Learn, Connect widgets require Connect, Perform widgets require Perform, and Skills widgets require the Skills feature.
Q: How often do widgets update?
For in-app widgets: Real time with no latency. For BI tool widgets: Once daily.
Q: I'm missing some widget options from the widget selection. What can I do?
This is usually due to your package or feature settings. Contact success@learnamp.com to confirm your package and available widgets.
Q: Can Managers add widgets to their Dashboard?
Yes, if Manager Dashboards are enabled. Managers can customise their own Dashboard with widgets relevant to their team.
Q: Can I resize widgets to fit my Dashboard layout?
Some widgets can be resized while others have fixed dimensions. See Widget Sizing and Grid Layout for details on which widgets can be resized and their size constraints.
Q: How do I filter widget data to show specific teams or users?
Many widgets support filtering by All users, Selected users, or Excluded users. You can filter by individuals, teams, or advanced groupings. See Widget Filters and Data Scoping for detailed instructions.
Q: Can I upload different images for mobile and desktop?
Yes! Featured Image, Banner, and External Link widgets support responsive images for different screen sizes. See Responsive Widget Images for how to set this up.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Widget not showing data | Check widget settings and any applied filters |
Widget missing from options | Verify your organisation has the required package or feature enabled |
Personalised widget shows nothing | User may not have relevant activity (e.g., no bookmarks) |
Manager widget shows no data | Confirm you have direct reports assigned |
Widget won't resize | Some widgets have fixed dimensions—see Widget Sizing and Grid Layout |
Filter options missing | Advanced Groupings must be enabled to filter by groupings |