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Presentation about our work in Learning Analytics at Graz University of Technology for the MUA Town Hall!
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
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Learning Analytics Initiatives at
Graz University of Technology
MUA Town hall meeting
February 7, 2023
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
Definition of Learning Analytics vs. Academic Analytics
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High level analytics (e.g. intellectual capital statement for higher
education institutions)
Academic Analytics (e.g. exam activity to judge study programs)
Educational Data Mining (e.g. automated pattern recognition)
Learning Analytics
national white paper about Learning Analytics
Leitner, P., Ebner, M., Ammenwerth, E., Andergassen, M., Csanyi, G., Gröblinger, O., Kopp, M.,
Reichl, F., Schmid, M., Steinbacher, H.-P., Handle-Pfeiffer, D., Zitek, A., Zöserl, E., Zwiauer, C.
(2019) Learning Analytics: Einsatz an österreichischen Hochschulen. Whitepaper, Forum Neue
Medien in der Lehre (FNMA). 24s
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Definition of Learning Analytics
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Learning analytics involves the analysis, presentation,
and interpretation of data from teaching and learning
settings for the purpose of enabling learners to
directly transform their learning.
Leitner, P., Ebner, M., Ammenwerth, E., Andergassen, M., Csanyi, G., Gröblinger, O., Kopp, M.,
Reichl, F., Schmid, M., Steinbacher, H.-P., Handle-Pfeiffer, D., Zitek, A., Zöserl, E., Zwiauer, C.
(2019) Learning Analytics: Einsatz an österreichischen Hochschulen. Whitepaper, Forum Neue
Medien in der Lehre (FNMA). 24s
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Future
Activities of TU Graz (with different purposes)
Learning Analytics
(Moodle based) Academic Analytics
(web applications)
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Students can see their learning
achievements graphically.
Students can regularly check their
own learning progress.
Students determine their individual
learning status on the basis of a
comparison group.
Students can optimize their
learning process.
Each student only sees his/her
own results.
Students’ dashboard
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Leitner P., Ebner M., Geisswinkler H., Schön S. (2021) Visualization of Learning for Students: A
Dashboard for Study Progress Development, Design Details, Implementation, and User
Feedback. In: Sahin M., Ifenthaler D. (eds) Visualizations and Dashboards for Learning Analytics.
Advances in Analytics for Learning and Teaching. Springer, Cham
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Modular structure
Outsourcing of redundant code
Separation between frontend and backend
Logging both frontend and backend
Complex calculations outsourced and cached
in scheduled tasks
thus, display of detailed information is
possible in the first place
ensures short loading times for pleasant
usage
LYTIX - overview
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PLAN, SET GOALS, STRATEGIZE
MONITOR progress and
performance
EVALUATE against personal goals
and standard
REFLECT on the outcome
taking on the lessons
learned
Learners Corner - supporting self-regulated learners
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Planner
overview of past, current and future events
extensive notification system
Activity
display of the time spent in the course
Diary
keeping a learning diary
Time Overview
overview of resources used in the course
Grade Monitor
tool for own performance control and self-
assessment
Learners Corner - overview
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Planner
Grade Monitor
(Online) Activity Learning Diary
Learners Corner - Students‘ perspective
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Planner
Grade Monitor
Time Overview Learning Diary
Learners Corner - Lecturers‘ perspective
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Students‘ favorite tool:
Offers overview of the course
milestones
Can easily understand where they
stand and what is to come
Appreciated the email reminders of
deadlines approaching
Appreciated the monthly reports of
their activity
Wish an additional view with all
courses information
Desired configuration features
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Students‘ find it interesting to
see how long and how they
spend their time in a course
Students reflected on seing
their peers information
Stress/preassure
Configuration
All refer that lecturers should
have access to this information
Very critical to show correct
data and improve visualization
Students‘ used/understood the
tool in different ways:
Organization tool
Reflection tool
Opportunity to provide
feedback to the Lecturers
Students‘liked the tool and
offered many suggestions and
ideas on how to improve Link
the LD with the Planner
Use it to track time spent
studying for the course
Use it to organize notes and
files
Ethical and Privacy concerns
Transparency on who and how
the data will be used
Planner Tool Learning Diary
Online Activity Graph
Feedback so far
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Course Completion
display of general statistics
Participation
statistics of the status of participants
Time Overview
overview of the time spent in the course
Activity Completion
overview of completed activities
Progression shows daily changes in
Enrolments
First Interaction
Graduations
Visits
Creator’s Dashboard - overview
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Course Completion
Participations
Progression
Activity Completion
Creator’s Dashboard - Screenshot
Time Overview
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Questions?
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