ITO5005 · Educational theories and processes in learning analytics

Overview

The unit is dedicated to aspects of the learning sciences and education research in learning analytics. The unit will introduce several theoretical models of human learning and critically appraise their role in the development and evaluation of learning analytics. The unit will explore approaches for informing design and data science practices in learning analytics. The unit will critically appraise different research methods from the learning sciences and educational research that are used for development and evaluation of learning analytics.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

In-semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe and critically discuss educational theories and processes in the use of learning analytics
2. Evaluate the design and implementation of learning analytic projects/innovations using educational theories and processes
3. Develop and critically appraise strategies for learning analytic implementations using educational theories and processes

Workload

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.