Analyzing and Visualizing Learning Data: A System Designer's Perspective

PELÁNEK, Radek. Analyzing and Visualizing Learning Data: A System Designer's Perspective. Journal of Learning Analytics. 2021, vol. 8, No 2, p. 93-104. ISSN 1929-7750. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.18608/jla.2021.7345.

Basic information

• Original name: Analyzing and Visualizing Learning Data: A System Designer's Perspective
• Authors: PELÁNEK, Radek (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: Journal of Learning Analytics, 2021, 1929-7750.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 10200 1.2 Computer and information sciences
• Country of publisher: United States of America
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: URL
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14330/21:00124540
• Organization unit: Faculty of Informatics
• Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18608/jla.2021.7345
• UT WoS: 000694714900007
• Keywords in English: difficulty; similarity; response time; temporal patterns; biases; cheating

Abstract

In this work, we consider learning analytics for primary and secondary schools from the perspective of the designer of a learning system. We provide an overview of practically useful analytics techniques with descriptions of their applications and specific illustrations. We highlight data biases and caveats that complicate the analysis and its interpretation. Although we intentionally focus on techniques for internal use by designers, many of these techniques may inspire the development of dashboards for teachers or students. We also identify the consequences and challenges for research.