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Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
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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
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
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
(own translation)
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
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Future
Activities of TU Graz (with different purposes)
Learning Analytics
(Moodle based) Academic Analytics
(web applications)
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
•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
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Outsourcing of redundant code
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Separation between frontend and backend
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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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February 7, 2023
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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
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Activity
•display of the time spent in the course
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Diary
•keeping a learning diary
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Time Overview
•overview of resources used in the course
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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
Learning Analytics Initiatives at Graz University of Technology
February 7, 2023
▪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
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Participation
•statistics of the status of participants
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Time Overview
•overview of the time spent in the course
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Activity Completion
•overview of completed activities
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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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