Design and Implementation of a Learning Analytics Toolkit for Teachers

The paper "Design and Implementation of a Learning Analytics Toolkit for Teachers" has been published in the Journal of Educational Technology and Society (Vol. 15, Issue 3). The paper can be downloaded here.

Abstract:
Learning Analytics can provide powerful tools for teachers in order to support them in the iterative process of improving the effectiveness of their courses and to collaterally enhance their students’ performance. In this paper, we present the theoretical background, design, implementation, and evaluation details of eLAT, a Learning Analytics Toolkit, which enables teachers to explore and correlate learning object usage, user properties, user behavior, as well as assessment results based on graphical indicators. The primary aim of the development of eLAT is to process large data sets in microseconds with regard to individual data analysis interests of teachers and data privacy issues, in order to help them to self-reflect on their technology-enhanced teaching and learning scenarios and to identify opportunities for interventions and improvements.
 
Reference:
Dyckhoff, A. L., Zielke, D., Bültmann, M., Chatti, M. A., & Schroeder, U. (2012). Design and Implementation of a Learning Analytics Toolkit for Teachers. Educational Technology & Society, 15 (3), 58–76.

Knowledge Management: A Personal Knowledge Network Perspective

The paper "Knowledge Management: A Personal Knowledge Network Perspective" has been published in the Journal of Knowledge Management. The paper can be downloaded here.

Abstract:

Knowledge Management (KM) and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) have attracted attention over the past two decades and are meanwhile considered as important means to increase organizational and individual performance. In this article, we review previous models of KM and PKM and explore their failure to address the problem of knowledge worker performance and to cope with the constant change and critical challenges of the new knowledge era. We further highlight the crucial need for new KM models that have the potential to overcome the shortcomings of previous models. In light of these shortcomings, we introduce and discuss the Personal Knowledge Network (PKN) model as an alternative model to KM and PKM that is better adapted to the demands of the new knowledge environments. The PKN model views knowledge as a personal network and represents a knowledge ecological approach to KM.

Reference:

Mohamed Amine Chatti, (2012) "Knowledge Management: A Personal Knowledge Network Perspective", Journal of Knowledge Management, 16(5)

A Reference Model for Learning Analytics

The paper "A Reference Model for Learning Analytics" has been aacepted for publication in the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning. A preprint version of the paper can be downloaded here.

A SWOT Analysis of LA

In the "Advanced Learning Technologies" lecture class yesterday, we conducted with our students a SWOT analysis of learning analytics. You can find the result below. Comments, extensions etc. are welcome!

Two i-com articles

The papers "Forschungsfeld Learning Analytics" (.pdf) and "Formatives Assessment in offenen, informellen, vernetzten Lernszenarien" (.pdf) have been published in the special issue "Forschungsherausforderungen des E-Learning" of i-com - Zeitschrift für interaktive und kooperative Medien.