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LEARNING ANALYTICS
Learning – Do we require it?
A world without learning is a world without light!
God when asked would certainly have said, “Let there be learning,” as he said, “Let there be light.”
Learning – Need we analyze it?
We employ our brains on what to eat everyday, what to wear everyday, etc. So why should not we employ our brains on what to learn everyday?
How do we do it? We conduct an analysis.
It lets us know our learning requirements which helps us learn better!
Learning – Was it ever analyzed?
Analysis was born at the time when the realization to learn was born.
So yes, analysis of learning has been continuing for quite a long time.
Learning – We should analyze it.
A good analysis of our learning requirements not
only tells us our own requirements but also our
required methods of learning and the tools of testing the
knowledge gained.
So you see, Learning Analytics is quite an important concept.
So you see, Learning Analytics is quite an important concept.
Hi, I am Chifro!I shall be your host for
the rest of this presentation.
So you see, Learning Analytics is quite an important concept.
Hi, I am Chifro!I shall be your host for
the rest of this presentation.
Before we proceed ahead…
So you see, Learning Analytics is quite an important concept.
Hi, I am Chifro!I shall be your host for
the rest of this presentation.
Before we proceed ahead…
Let’s have a look at what will be discussed!
Table of Contents
1. Definition
2. Core Belief
3. Learning Theories
4. Bloom’s Taxonomy
5. Leaning Analytics – The Two Steps
6. Who All Get the Feedback
7. Summary
Note the topics before we proceed.
Table of
Contents!
Definition
The measurement, collection, analysis,
and reporting of data about learners for
understanding and optimizing the learning
and the environment where it occurs.
Ah! Here is the definition.
Definition
Core Belief
Learning Analytics is centered around
the learners!
You have to know the underlying belief first!
Learning Theories
Over the years, different scientists,
thinkers, and researchers have put
forth many interesting learning
theories. These theories are key to
understanding the method in which
Learning Analytics is carried out. Some
of the theories are:
• Gagne’ Nine Events of Instruction
• Bloom’s Taxonomy
• ADDIE Model
Learning theories never go waste!
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Learning Analytics bases itself around
Bloom’s Taxonomy hence before we
proceed ahead it is important to know
about it.
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Benjamin Bloom formulated a
classification of learning objectives
and this classification is referred as the
Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Learning objectives are the objectives
that teachers set for their students.
Bloom’s Taxonomy segregates the
learning objectives in three domains:
• Cognitive
• Affective
• Psychomotor
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Bloom’s Taxonomy
The cognitive domain talks about
knowledge, comprehension, and
critical thinking. This domain houses
the learning objectives aimed at
improving knowledge grasping and
retention and learning through critical
thinking and deductive reasoning.
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Critical
Thinking
Bloom’s Taxonomy
The affective domain talks about the
ability to comprehend and recognize
attitudes, emotions, and feelings. This
domain houses the learning objectives
based on subjects likes morals and
ethics.
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Bloom’s Taxonomy
The psychomotor domain talks about
the ability to physically manipulate
objects and tools. This domain houses
the learning objectives aimed at
improving hand-eye coordination, fine
motor-skills etc.
Perhaps, the most important theory!
Understanding learning will give you the reason
behind analyzing it.
Here we go!
Leaning Analytics – The Two Steps
Learning Analytics, broadly put, is
carried out by undertaking the
following steps in a sequential manner.
1. Data Gathering
2. Data AnalyzingLearningAnalytics
Data Gathering
The gathering of data is undertaken
using multiple methods. Different
types of data Is gathered on
measurable and non-measurable
attributes of the learner. Let’s have a
look at some of the main data types.
Here we go!
Data Types – Performance
How do you increase the learning
abilities of a learner unless you know
about his current learning level and
capability? This extremely important
questions is answered using surveys
that ask learners close-ended
questions pertaining to their marks,
percentages, grades etc. Hence,
performance of the learner can be
adjudged by looking at the progression
of the metrics mentioned with the
passage of time.
Here we go!
Data Types – Attitude
It is important to understand the
attitude of the learner. Hence, data
has to be taken pertaining to the
degree of self-belief in learners. But
how can it be measured. A possible
example is that of gathering data
pertaining to the time taken by the
learner to complete tasks assigned to
him.
Here we go!
Data Types – Learning Environment
The pedagogical scenario today is one
which extensively makes use of
technologies. Hence, the learning
environment need not be necessarily
the school alone.
Here we go!
Data Types – Teaching Style
Data also needs to be taken regarding
the different teaching styles that are in
place. The analysis of this data and its
comparison with the other data types
mentioned in the above frames will
identify the preferable mode-of-
interaction for the learner. There are
primarily three modes of interaction:
• Learner-to-content
• Learner-to-instructor
• Learner-to-learner
Here we go!
Data Types – Family
The family members do play an
important role in the education of
human beings. Hence, data pertaining
to family-details of the learners needs
to be gathered as well.
Here we go!
Data Types – Demographics
DEMOGRAPHICS is also an important
part of data collection for Learning
Analytics.
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools
Data is gathered in different ways.
Some examples are given in the next
frames.
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools – Tests
Learners are encouraged to undertake
self-surveys through short tests.
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools – Feedback
Forms
Data is also gathered through filled-in
feedback forms.
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools – Classroom
Activities
Classroom activities are also important
tools of data gathering.
Here we go!
ClassroomActivities
Data-Gathering Tools – Observation
Learning takes place through
observation. Analysis can also take
place through observation.
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools – Online Behavior
Data pertaining to the online behavior
of learners is also collected. This data
can contain information of different
types. Notable examples have been
given below.
• Frequency: How many times do
learners access the Internet during
the day?
• Time: For how many hours at a time
do learners stay online?
• Preference: Which websites do
they revisit?
Here we go!
Data-Gathering Tools – Peers
Parents fill in survey reports for data
generation about social learning of the
learners.
Here we go!
Frequency of Data Gathering
The frequency of data gathering is
dependent on the requirement and
therefore it can be gathered:
• Immediate basis
• Daily
• Monthly
• Annually
Here we go!
Data Analysis
A good analysis features many
important activities. These activities
are key to identifying the learning
requirements to prepare the proper
action-plans for improvement in
learning. Some of the important
activities have been given in the next
frames.
Here we go!
Data-Analysis Activities – Learning
Patterns
Analysis leads to the identification of
the learning patterns for the learners.
Not every student learns the same
way. There are different learning
patterns in place and the identification
of the correct learning pattern
accentuates the learning.
Here we go!
Data-Analysis Activities – Goal
Proficiency
The goals – the learning objectives –
need to be identified for the learners.
Determination of goals is perhaps one
of the most important activities in
Data Analysis.
Here we go!
Data-Analysis Activities – Causality
Learning takes place through cause-
and-effect scenarios. Hence, relevant
data gathering methods are
undertaken to measure causality as
well.
Here we go!
It’s midnight. Why do I
see a light?
I switched on the light-
bulb.
Data-Analysis Activities – Learning
Difficulties
The hurdles (confusions, doubts,
apprehensions) in learning need to be
understood and addressed properly.
Here we go!
Data-Analysis Activities – Learning
Influences
Identification of the different elements
acting as learning influencers is an
important activity of Data Analysis.
Here we go!
Feedback (1 of 2)
The improvement of learning can only
take place if the results of the analysis
are shared with the relevant persons.
But who are these relevant persons?
They have been mentioned in the next
frame.
Here we go!
FEEDBACK SHEET
Feedback (1 of 2)
• Teachers
• Administrators
• Policy Makers
• Students
Here we go!
Feedback (2 of 2)
The feedback is used by teacher and
student both for identification,
improvement of different factors
associated with learning. Some
examples have been given in the next
few frames.
Here we go!
FACTORS!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Learning Levels:
• Cognitive level
• Affective level
• Psychomotor level
Here we go!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Adaptive Learning: The usage of
computers as interactive teaching
devices for children.
With learning adorning a global garb in
terms of the increase of its usage of
existing technologies, the concept of
adaptive learning is quickly put into
place on a global scale.
The outcome of Learning Analytics
features the usage of adaptive
learning.
Here we go!
That’s not the right way to do
it!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Identification of possible pitfalls in
learning and resultant alerts.
Timely intervention in resolving those
pitfalls.
Here we go!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Personalization of learning. After all, as
mentioned earlier, learning need not
happen sitting in the classroom only.
Here we go!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Another wonderful feature is
prioritization of the feedbacks.
Prioritization means feedback
regarding:
• “What to do right now”?
• “When to provide feedback”?
Here we go!
Feedback (2 of 2)
Feedback is also important for
identification of the correct learning
strategies. This can take place on the
basis of different factors. Some of
them are given below.
• Goals of the learner
• Goals of the instructor
• Strengths and weaknesses of the
learner
• Level of learner-engagement
Here we go!
IMPO
RTANT
!
Summary (1 of 5)
Here are the key takeaways of this
presentation:
Learning Analytics is important for the
improvement of learning.
Data gathered in Learning Analytics is
based on:
• Performance
• Attitude
• Learning Environment
• Teaching Style
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Key
Takeaways!
Summary (2 of 5)
• Family
• Demographics
Tools for data gathering are:
• Tests
• Feedback Forms
• Classroom Activities
• Online-Behavior Metrics
• Peer-Learning Metrics
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Key
Takeaways!
Summary (3 of 5)
Data can be gathered on an
immediate basis. However, it can also
be gathered daily, weekly, monthly, or
annually.
Activities involved in Data Analysis
are:
• Identification of learning patterns
• Determination of goal proficiency
• Determination of the extent of
learning through causality
• Determination of learning difficulties
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Key
Takeaways!
Summary (4 of 5)
• Determination of learning
influencers
Feedback should be given to teachers,
administrators, policy maker, and
students
Feedback should be given at the
correct time
Feedback should address adaptive
learning, learning intervention,
improvement, and personalization of
learning
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Key
Takeaways!
Summary (5 of 5)
Feedback should address factors like
learning goals, instructors’ goals,
learners’ strengths and weaknesses,
learning engagement
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Key
Takeaways!