Learning Analytics Guide by Niall Sclater 2017 Paperback Edition

ISBN-10: 113893173X brand: Taylor & Francis Group Reviews: Learning Analytics Explained is a must-read for senior managers, learning technologists, and all academics interested in how learning is impacted by the volume of information and the new kinds of data produced by digital technologies. Accessibly written, this is a book that speaks to everyone in higher education and addresses what are perhaps the most important current issues. Rooted in international experience and years of solid work at The Open University and with the UK Joint Information Systems Committee, it is well-informed and comprehensive. It is a book to read immediately and then to go back to later as a unique source of reference. -- Chris Jones, Professor of Research in Educational Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, author of Networked Learning The analysis of digital data is changing the way we think about education. Niall Sclater, who brings years of practical expertise into this field, has written the first comprehensive account of learning analytics and its effects on education. He evaluates technical advances and claims to efficacy with a critical eye, and foregrounds ethical considerations to produce a considered introduction to the field. This book is essential reading for anyone who needs to know about the ways in which digital data are shaking the traditional idea of the classroom. --Martin Hall, Emeritus Professor, University of Cape Town, and Advisor to Jisc, Learning Analytics Explainedis a must-read for senior managers, learning technologists, and all academics interested in how learning is impacted by the volume of information and the new kinds of data produced by digital technologies. Accessibly written, this is a book that speaks to everyone in higher education and addresses what are perhaps the most important current issues. Rooted in international experience and years of solid work at The Open University and with the UK Joint Information Systems Committee, it is well-informed and comprehensive. It is a book to read immediately and then to go back to later as a unique source of reference. -- Chris Jones, Professor of Research in Educational Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, author of Networked Learning The analysis of digital data is changing the way we think about education. Niall Sclater, who brings years of practical expertise into this field, has written the first comprehensive account of learning analytics and its effects on education. He evaluates technical advances and claims to efficacy with a critical eye, and foregrounds ethical considerations to produce a considered introduction to the field. This book is essential reading for anyone who needs to know about the ways in which digital data are shaking the traditional idea of the classroom. --Martin Hall, Emeritus Professor, University of Cape Town, and Advisor to Jisc Illustrated: Yes Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.6 in Language: English ISBN-13: 9781138931732 Table Of Content: Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Abbreviations Background 1: The evolution of a new field 2: Expert motivations Applications 3: Early alert and student success 4: Course recommendation 5: Adaptive learning 6: Curriculum design 7: Expert thoughts on applications Logistics 8: Data 9: Metrics and Predictive Modelling 10: Visualisation 11: Intervention 12: Student-facing analytics 13: Expert thoughts on logistics Technologies 14: Architecture 15: Standards 16: Products 17: Expert thoughts on technologies Deployment 18: Institutional Readiness 19: Project planning 20: Ethics 21: Transparency and consent 22: Privacy and data protection 23: Expert thoughts on deployment Future directions 24: Emerging techniques 25: Expert visions Index LCCN: 2016-029240 Subject: Computers & Technology, Student Life & Student Affairs, General, Research, Databases / Data Mining Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Item Length: 9 in Publication Year: 2017 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group Publication Name: Learning Analytics Explained Author: Niall Sclater Dewey Edition: 23 Dewey Decimal: 370.72 Item Weight: 13.7 Oz Synopsis: Learning Analytics Explained draws extensively from case studies and interviews with experts in order to discuss emerging applications of the new field of learning analytics. Educational institutions increasingly collect data on students and their learning experiences, a practice that helps enhance courses, identify learners who require support, and provide a more personalized learning experience. There is, however, a corresponding need for guidance on how to carry out institutional projects, intervene effectively with students, and assess legal and ethical issues. This book provides that guidance while also covering the evolving technical architectures, standards, and products within the field., Learning Analytics Explained draws extensively from case studies and interviews with experts in order to discuss emerging applications of the new field of learning analytics. Item Width: 6 in LC Classification Number: LB1028.43.S37 2017 Number of Pages: 278 Pages Type: Textbook Subject Area: Computers, Education gtin13: 9781138931732