Learning analytics is enabling universities to make better use of student activity data which is providing a rich resource for planners. Key datasets are now easier to access and join together to provide a picture of student and staff activity. A key driver for learning analytics has been to support student success and retention. Institutions are also looking to the same student activity data to see if it can give them insights into teaching and curriculum design.
As institutions start to roll-out these learning analytics services, we are beginning to review what we have learned so far and what the next steps will be. These are likely to include looking for additional data streams to add to the learning analytics engine, to develop more effective student intervention and support systems, and to determine whether comparing the intended curriculum design with actual student activity can provide useful insights for academics. It will also lead to reflections on the extent to which learning analytics plays a positive role in the work of Higher Education Providers and the type and extent of governance processes that are required.
What is the role of the planner and others in this date rich environment? Academics may welcome the opportunity for greater insights to improve their teaching but may be less willing to see this data being used by planners to review e.g. contact times, timetables, course designs or teaching quality. In this workshop, we will be joined by colleagues from Jisc to explore what is already happening and future opportunities.
Agenda
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9:30 |
Arrival and registration |
Presenters |
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10:00 |
Introduction and welcome |
HESPA/Christine Couper |
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10:15 |
Example of using data 3 x 30 mins
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Chair(s): Christine Couper (University of Greenwich)/ Paul Bailey (Jisc) Presenters Kevin Mayles, OU (confirmed)
James Hodgkin, University of Gloucestershire (confirmed)
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11:45 |
Coffee break |
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12:00 |
Example of using data (continued)
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Lee Baylis, Jisc (confirmed) |
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12:30 |
Panel discussion or group activity to identify the key challenges |
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13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:45 |
Learning Analytics Governance: informing institutional strategies and policy processes of learning analytics |
Niall Sclater, Consultant working with Jisc (confirmed) |
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14:15 |
Discussions groups: What are the key opportunities you’d like to exploit using this data |
Paul Bailey, Jisc |
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14:45 |
Coffee break |
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15:00 |
Discussion groups: What is required to realise these opportunities, what additional data sources, what challenges to overcome. |
Paul Bailey, Jisc |
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15:30 |
Plenary and feedback from groups |
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16:00 |
Finish |
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Type : Training
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