Learning analytics

Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs.[1] The growth of online learning since the 1990s, particularly in higher education, has contributed to the advancement of Learning Analytics as student data can be captured and made available for analysis.[2][3][4] When learners use an LMS, social media, or similar online tools, their clicks, navigation patterns, time on task, social networks, information flow, and concept development through discussions can be tracked. The rapid development of massive open online courses (MOOCs) offers additional data for researchers to evaluate teaching and learning in online environments.[5]

  1. ^ "Call for Papers of the 1st International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge (LAK 2011)". Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  2. ^ Andrews, R.; Haythornthwaite, Caroline (2007). Handbook of e-learning research. London, UK: Sage.
  3. ^ Anderson, T. (2008). The theory and practice of online learning. Athabasca, Canada: Athabasca University Press.
  4. ^ Haythornthwaite, Caroline; Andrews, R. (2011). E-learning theory and practice. London, UK: Sage.
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