implementing analytics, part 2 - moriamo oduyemi
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Implementing Analytics: Connect more in Scotland
Moriamo OduyemiHead of Corporate Information Systems
16th June 2016
Information Services
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Contents Learning Analytics at
Abertay
Current State
Benefits of Jisc LA
Lessons Learned
Next Steps
Q & A
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Learning Analytics @ AbertayBackground: Project proposal approved in June 2015
Cross-institutional working group setup in July 2015
JISC Learning Analytics Project
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Learning Analytics @ Abertay
Improve student
engagement
Identify students at
risk
Improve student
progression and
completion
Improve student
retention
Project aim: To have better understanding of our learner data in order to achieve the following goals:
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Current state – progress to date
What we’ve done so far:
Analysis (understanding current situation)- JISC Learning Analytics Discovery Phase
Design and Development- JISC Learning Records Warehouse- Tribal Unity- Blackboard Plugin
Pilot – Student App Tool
Evaluation
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Key Challenges/Lessons Learned Communication during stakeholder
engagement
Understanding profiles of an engaged student – without attendance data
Adequate review and preparation for stakeholder engagement
On-going management of resources
Clarifying required skills sets for LA, including defining roles and responsibilities
Realistic quality expectations
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Concluding Remarks Criticality of commitment of University
Executive’s support
Stakeholder engagement- facilitated by ‘neutral’ Consultant- ensured shared understanding and buy-in
Engagement of Project Delivery Team with stakeholder is important
Participating in JISC Learning Analytics project is a useful basis for shared resources
Use quick wins/pilot projects to maintain momentum
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Next Steps Create a cross institutional working group to take ownership of
learning analytics initiative and pilots
Develop profiles of engaged students
Review the curriculum design process across Schools
Undertake more pilot projects to:- enhance institutional understanding and- improve consistencies with process and procedure required
for a centrally managed LA service
Identify required skills sets to support learning analytics
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Any questions?