[publication] Students in Focus – Moving Towards Human-Centred Learning Analytics #LearningAnalytics #LearnersCorner #tugraz #LA

We are very proud that we can announce another research article about our successful Learning Analytics project titled “Students in Focus – Moving Towards Human-Centred Learning Analytics“. It got published with the book Practicable Learning Analytics.

Abstract:
Human-centred design is a well-established approach within research fields such as human-computer interaction, ergonomics, and human factors. Recently Learning Analytics (LA) researchers and practitioners have manifested great interest in exploring methods and techniques associated with this approach to manage the design process in ways that can enhance human interaction with LA technology. The project “Learning Analytics – Students in Focus” aims to use student-related data to support the learning and teaching process in a higher educational context. Our interdisciplinary team investigates LA tools that leverage students’ academic success by acquiring or developing self-regulated learning skills. We adopted a Human-Centred Learning Analytics (HCLA) approach involving students, teachers, and other educational stakeholders in the iterative design of our LA tools. This article contributes to the discussion on how to design LA tools using a human-centred approach. We describe the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation process of three LA tools comprised in our students’ dashboard, i.e., the planner, the activity graph, and the learning diary. In addition, we present key results gained in several empirical studies which had an implication on the tools’ design. Finally, we provide insights about our experience with the HCLA approach, pointing out benefits and limitations in practice.

[Article @ book’s homepage]
[draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Barreiros, C., Leitner, P., Ebner, M., Veas, E., Lindstaedt, S. (2023). Students in Focus – Moving Towards Human-Centred Learning Analytics. In: Viberg, O., Grönlund, Å. (eds) Practicable Learning Analytics. Advances in Analytics for Learning and Teaching. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27646-0_5

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.13 #ijet #research

Issue 18(13) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Exploring the Impact of Peer Mentoring on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning among Undergraduate Students
  • Augmented Reality Awareness and Latest Applications in Education: A Review
  • University Students’ Perceptions of Google Tools in Learning English Courses Online
  • Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Technology on Online Learning Outcomes
  • Perception and Preference of the Students for Online Education during COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Study Based on Binary Logistic Regression
  • Teaching Quality Evaluation of Online Courses Based on AHP-FCE Evaluation Technology
  • Learning Path Recommendation of Intelligent Education Based on Cognitive Diagnosis
  • Technology-Enhanced Personalized Language Learning: Strategies and Challenges
  • Coupling Correlation between the Support of Educational Environment and the Transformation of Students’ Entrepreneurial Achievements
  • University Teachers’ Psychological State During the Stress of Online Education after Pandemic in Wartime in Ukrain
  • Factors Influencing the Quality of Online Teaching: Application of DEMATEL and Cluster Technology
  • A New Methodology of Knowledge Point Sequence Generation and Learning Path Recommendation by Knowledge Reasoning
  • High-Stakes Online Exams
  • Receptivity Level of Faculty Members in Universities Using Digital Learning Tools: A UTAUT Perspective
  • A Bibliometric Analysis of Online Learning Emotions from 2006 to 2023
  • A New Methodology for Clustering of Online Learning Resources Based on Students’ Learning Styles
  • Effectiveness of an Adaptive Learning Chatbot on Students’ Learning Outcomes Based on Learning Styles
  • Unveiling the Acronyms: A Flipped Classroom Activity for Building Theoretical Knowledge

[Link to Issue 18/13]

Nevertheless, if you are interested to become a reviewer for the journal, please just contact me 🙂 .

[publication] Perspective Chapter: Implementation of MOOCs for Microcredentials and European University Alliances #imoox #mooc #unite!

We are happy that we can announce our newest contribution for our UNITE! alliance titled “Perspective Chapter: Implementation of MOOCs for Microcredentials and European University Alliances“:

Abstract:
MOOCs are seen as an important measure to open up universities to new target groups. In this chapter, two new variants of the usage of MOOCs in European higher education are highlighted: First, openly licensed MOOCs can be used as part of microcredential offers with university accreditation. Second, openly licensed MOOCs can be made available to other universities as an integrated resource and offer within European University alliances. This chapter discusses legal (such as copyright issues), organizational (such as processes), and technical issues (such as LTI, eduGAIN) for these new developments. An important requirement for this is that MOOCs are available as open educational resources (OER): Open licenses that allow the reuse, modification, and republication of educational resources (“open education resources”) are another opportunity to open up and share university offers. This chapter is based on experiences of the national Austrian MOOC platform iMooX.at, the microcredential implementation of Graz University of Technology, as well as first ideas concerning the integration of openly licensed MOOCs within the unite! University alliance of nine European technical universities.

[article @ ResearchGate]
[article @ book’s homepage]

Reference: Ebner, M., Gasplmayr, K., Kreuzer, E., Leitner, P., Schön, S., & Taraghi, B. (2023). Perspective Chapter: Implementation of MOOCs for Microcredentials and European University Alliances. in D. S. Goundar (Hrsg.), Massive Open Online Courses – Current Practice and Future Trends IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1001466

[presentation] Die Wirkung von MOOCs und iMooX.at aus Sicht von Kursersteller:innen #imoox #bmbwf #zfhe

Im Rahmen einer Sonderausgabe der Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung durften wir das Projet iMooX.at und unsere Wirkungsanalyse vorstellen. Dazu gab es nun eine Präsentationsmöglichkeit im Rahmen einer Veranstaltung des Bundesministeriums. Die Folien dazu sind hier zugänglich, der Beitrags selbst wurde bereits hier veröffentlicht:

[Link zu den Folien]

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.12 #ijet #research

Issue 18(12) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Machine Learning Approach for an Adaptive E-Learning System Based on Kolb Learning Styles
  • Academic Early Warning Model for Students Based on Big Data Analysis
  • Virtual Feedback: Exploring and Analyzing Students’ Acceptance as a Tool for Developing English Language Skills
  • Effectiveness Evaluation of Online Teaching Based on CRITIC-VIKOR Technology
  • Use of a Deep Learning Approach for the Evaluation of Students’ Online Learning Cognitive Ability
  • Design of IoT Based Remote Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Comprehensive Evaluation of Online Experimental Teaching Quality in Colleges and Universities Based on Support Vector Machine
  • Collaborative Innovation Ability Cultivation of College Students by Improving Achievement Transformation Efficiency
  • Self-Attention-Based Bi-LSTM Model for Sentiment Analysis on Tweets about Distance Learning in Higher Education
  • Vocabulary Acquisition Through Content and Language Integrated Learning
  • The Impact of Quiz Mode on Students’ Learning Achievement: A Gamified e-Quiz Study
  • Effect of Students Attitude Towards Mathematics on their Mathematical Achievement at Secondary School Level
  • The Effect of Integrating Interactive Simulations on the Development of Students’ Motivation, Engagement, Interaction and School Results
  • Psychological Crisis Prediction of Students Based on Network Behavior by Big Data Mining
  • Going Beyond Language Learning: A Microlearning Instructional Design to Promote EFL Learners’ Collaboration Competency
  • A Rapid Review of Learning using Hologram in Higher Education

[Link to Issue 18/12]

Nevertheless, if you are interested to become a reviewer for the journal, please just contact me 🙂 .

[publication] Erfahrungen bei Studienstart und Aktivitäten der Universitäten zu MOOCs in Österreich #zfhe #mooc #imoox

Zusammen mit meinen Kolleg:innen haben wir einen Beitrag zu “Erfahrungen bei Studienstart und Aktivitäten der Universitäten zu MOOCs in Österreich” verfasst, der nun im Rahmen der Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung 18/1 publiziert wurde:

Zusammenfassung:
Im Beitrag werden die Verbreitung und Nutzung von „Massive Open Online Courses“ (MOOCs) an österreichischen Hochschulen aus der Perspektive von Studierenden und Universitäten skizziert. Dazu wurden zwei Analysen durchgeführt. (1) Zum einen wurden Studienanfänger:innen der TU Graz zu ihren Erfahrungen mit Online-Kursen befragt (N=1.207). Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen deutlichen Zuwachs der Online-Lernvorerfahrungen, insbesondere im Vergleich vor und nach COVID-19. Zum anderen erfolgte (2) eine Analyse der aktuellen Leistungsvereinbarungen aller öffentlichen österreichischen Universitäten. Die Nennung der Begriffe MOOCs bzw. iMooX.at in mehr als der Hälfte der Leistungsvereinbarungen verdeutlicht den zunehmenden Stellenwert von MOOCs.

[Artikel @ Homepage ZFHE]
[Artikel @ ResearchGate]

Referenz: Ebner, M., Mair, B., Nagler, W., Schön, S., Steinkellner, I., Stojevic, I., Lipp, S. (2023) Erfahrungen bei Studienstart und Aktivitäten der Universitäten zu MOOCs in Österreich. In: Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung 18/1, S. 111-129

[presentation] Vorstellung der Publikation der AG OER “Zum Stand von OER an österreichischen Hochschulen” bei der Veranstaltung “Open Educational Resources an österreichischen Hochschulen: Status quo und Ausblick” #fnma #OER #openEducation

Im Rahmen des OER-Events, organisiert von der FNMA, haben wir eine kurze Präsentation gemacht “Zum Stand von OER an österreichischen Hochschulen“. Diese steht jetzt gerne auch online zum Nachlesen zu Verfügung:

[Link zu den Vortragsfolien]

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.11 #ijet #research

Issue 18(11) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Knowledge Structure, Characteristics, and Global Research Trends Study of Smart Education Research: Bibliometric Analysis
  • Influence of Blockchain Technology Application in Education on Online Teaching Resources Sharing
  • Open Learning Environment for Multimodal Learning Based on Knowledge Base Technology
  • Design Considerations in Developing an Augmented Reality Learning Environment for Engaging Students in Covariational Reasoning
  • Web Technologies in the Development of Computational Thinking of Students with Mental Disabilities
  • A Novel Method for Constructing Online Learning Paths Based on Cognitive Level Assessment of College Students
  • Proposing a Feature Selection Approach to Predict Learners’ Performance in Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
  • Comparative Analysis of Cross-Cultural Teaching Management in Big Data Environment
  • Social Learning in Disadvantaged Municipalities in Hungary
  • A New Method of Teaching ‘Software Operation’ by a Knowledge Sharing Oriented to Practice Teaching Approach
  • Analysis of Student Performance Applying Data Mining Techniques in a Virtual Learning Environment
  • The Use of Technology in Geography Education Research: A Bibliometric Analysis
  • Comprehensive Evaluation of Experimental Teaching Quality Using AHP-TOPSIS Technique
  • Online Courses in Technology and Engineering: To What Extent Do They Tangibly Enhance Professional Development?
  • The Impact of Mobile Application-Assisted Instruction on Intrinsic Motivation and Sports Nutrition Knowledge: The Case of Blended Learning
  • Exploring the Relationship between Participant Role and Collaborative Quality in Online Collaborative Discussions
  • Student Online Learning Behavior Characteristics Based on Multidimensional Cognitive Model

[Link to Issue 18/11]

Nevertheless, if you are interested to become a reviewer for the journal, please just contact me 🙂 .