Im Rahmen der Campus Innovation Konferenz in Hamburg bin ich auch zu einem Kurzinterview gebeten worden, welches jetzt zur Verfügung steht:
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[master] Konzept für den Einsatz von Learning-Analytics-Applikationen im Mathematikunterricht #LearningAnalytics
Michael Straßer hat in seiner Diplomarbeit den Einsatz unserer Learning-Analytics-Applikationen über einen längeren Zeitraum im Mathematikunterricht durchgeführt. Seine Ergebnisse stellt er in diesen Folien vor:
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[vodcast] Learning Analytics oder wenn Big Data das Lernverhalten steuert #LearningAnalytics #TUGraz
Mein Vortrag auf der Campus Innovation rund um Learning Analytics wurde aufgezeichnet und steht online zur Verfügung. Die Folien sind bereits hier online.
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[publication] When Learning Analytics Meets MOOCs – a Review on iMooX Case Studies #imoox #LearningAnalytics #MOOC
Our chapter on „When Learning Analytics Meets MOOCs – a Review on iMooX Case Studies“ got published within the book series Communications in Computer and Information Science.
Abstract:
The field of Learning Analytics has proven to provide various solu- tions to online educational environments. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are considered as one of the most emerging online environments. Its substantial growth attracts researchers from the analytics field to examine the rich repositories of data they provide. The present paper contributes with a brief literature review in both prominent fields. Further, the authors overview their developed Learning Analytics application and show the potential of Learning Analytics in tracking students of MOOCs using empirical data from iMooX.
Reference: Khalil, M. and M. Ebner (2016). When Learning Analytics Meets MOOCs – a Review on iMooX Case Studies. Innovations for Community Services: 16th International Conference, I4CS 2016, Vienna, Austria, June 27-29, 2016, Revised Selected Papers. G. Fahrnberger, G. Eichler and C. Erfurth. Cham, Springer International Publishing: 3-19
[publication] How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs: A case study #imoox #mooc
Our research work titled „How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs: A case study“ got published as part of the International Journal of Academic Research in Education. We introduce some of our experiences concerning discussion forums in MOOCs.
Abstract:
Discussion forums are an essential part to foster interaction among teachers and students, as well as students and students, in virtual learning settings. If interaction can be enhanced, this has a positive influence on motivation and finally also on dropout rates. These days, a special form of online courses, so-called MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), are popping up massively. Those courses are characterized by a high number of students. In this paper, we would like to examine discussion forums and their role concerning interaction. Therefore, Gilly Salmon’s well-known Five stage model is taken and adapted to MOOCs based on a case study. As a method, we tracked learners’ data through learning analytics applications and concluded that there is a positive correlation between reading from one side and writing in forums from the other side.
[Link to Full Paper @ ResearchGate]
Reference: Lackner, E., Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). How to foster forum discussions within MOOCs: A case study, International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 2(2), 01‐13. DOI: 10.17985/ijare.31432
[presentation] Learning Analytics oder wenn Big Data das Lernverhalten steuert #LearningAnalytics #TUGraz
Im Rahmen der heurigen Campus Innovation darf ich durchaus kritisch das Thema Learning Analytics in Bezug auf (Hochschul-)Lehre reflektieren – bin gespannt auf die Kommentare. Hier einmal dazu der Foliensatz:
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[workshop, publication] Successful transition from secondary to higher education using learning analytics #STELA #LearningAnalytics
For the first time we introduced our project STELA to a broader publid at the 44th SEFI conference in Finland. In our main focus is the transition from secondary to higher education using learning anlaytics.
Introduction:
The economic and financial crisis is having an important socio-economic effect in Europe and is threatening Europe’s economic growth model and employment and the sustainability of Europe’s welfare model. To counter the crisis, Europe should further evolve to a knowledge- driven and technology-based economy. This evolution however causes a rise in the demand for personnel with post-secondary education diploma, since many jobs in such a knowledge en technology-drive economy require at least a postsecondary education (Carnevale & Desrochers 2003). However, during the transition from secondary to higher education a lot of high-potential students drop out (Banger 2008).
[Full Workshop publication @ ResearchGate]
Reference: De Laet, T, Broos, T.,van Staalduinen, J.-P., Leitner, P., Ebner, M. (2016) Successful transition from secondary to higher education using learning analytics. 44th SEFI Conference, Tampere, Finland [.pdf]
[presentation] Was lernen wir von Learning Analytics #keynote #LearningAnalytics
Im Rahmen der eLearning Experts Conference in Eisenstadt darf ich heute das Thema Learning Analytics umreissen. Einerseits eine Definition bringen, Möglichkeiten und Gefahren aufzeigen und abschließende Beispiele zeigen (IDER Blog, Schule.learninglab.tugraz.at) ist das Ziel des Vortrages:
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[publication] An analysis of the use and effect of questions in interactive learning-videos
Our publication about „An analysis of the use and effect of questions in interactive learning-videos“ got published in the Open Journal Smart Learning Environments.
Abstract:
This study focuses on the positioning of interactive questions within learning videos. It is attempted to show that the position of a question’s occurrence has an impact on the correctness rate of its answer and the learning success. As part of the study, the interactive learning videos in which the questions are placed are used as teaching materials with a class. The pupils have been working with the videos for around one month and some interesting results could be obtained. It is shown that questions which are asked too early in the videos are answered incorrectly more often than other questions. This manuscript also recommends an adequate positioning of the first question in learning videos. The new hypothesis that the length of intervals between popping up questions plays a minor role at rather short learning videos is constructed in this publication. Moreover, the positive impact on the long-term learning success of the participants of learning videos is determined.
Reference: Wachtler, J., Hubmann, M., Zöhrer, H., & Ebner, M. (2016). An analysis of the use and effect of questions in interactive learning-videos. Smart Learning Environments, 13(3). 10.1186/s40561-016-0033-3
[CfP] Learning Analytics for Secondary and Higher Education #LearningAnalytics
Together with my colleagues from the STELA project we are organising a parallel session for next year International HCI 2017 conference (9 – 14 July 2017) in Vancouver. Our session is dealing with the topic „Learning Analytics for Secondary and Higher Education“ and we are looking for contributions in this field.
If your are interested in the session we are able to send you a personal invitiation through the submission system. Therefore just send a short email to martin [dot] ebner [at] tugraz [dot] at.
Deadlines for the Call:
- Deadline for submissions (abstract; 800 words) for review: 25 November 2016
- Notification of Review Outcome: 23 December 2016
- Deadline for Camera-ready version (full papers, typically 10 pages, with minimum 8 pages long, maximum 12 pages long): 10 February 2017
Please note that Papers will appear in volumes of the Lecture Notes by Springer.