Student Intervention Guide
Analytics is invaluable for answering questions, but impact can only be achieved by acting on the answers. This guide outlines some of the key considerations for developing effective data-informed student interventions.
Importance of adopting a consultative approach to implementation of Learning Analytics
Collaboration and consultation are essential for whole-of-institution approaches. This resource outlines some of the colleagues that you may wish to consider working with to develop your approach.
Guide to identifying Research Questions in Learning Analytics
The value of data lies in answering questions so knowing what question(s) you want to answer is an essential first step. This guide details some of the areas that data can be used to investigate.
Guide to Data Quality
Data quality is a major challenge for most institutions as they begin to develop a data-enabled approach, but it is a critical early step. Any answers generated by your data will only be as accurate as the data itself. This resources highlights some of the key steps to ensuring the quality of the data you have access to.
Assessing the Success of Analytics-led Interventions
Analytics is an evidence-based methodology that prizes empirical information. As such it is appropriate that institutions should be able to provide an evidential foundation for the success of analytics itself. HEIs should seek to iteratively assess the effectiveness of their analytics strategy to ensure that it is having a positive impact on students’ experience. This document briefly discusses some of the considerations and challenges that should be born in mind when institutions are attempting analytical self-reflection.
Learning Analytics Features in Moodle
This guide details some of the key reporting features in Moodle that can be of benefit to staff who teach that wish to employ a data-informed approach to their practice.
Learning Analytics Features In SAKAI
This guide details some of the key reporting features in Sakai that can be of benefit to staff who teach that wish to employ a data-informed approach to their practice.
Topics for Consideration when Selecting an LA Vendor
Although bespoke platforms are not essential for developing a data-informed approach, for any institution that is considering doing so, identifying the right platform is important. This document lists a number of essential considerations for opting for a reporting system that is right for your institution’s reporting needs.
Designing Automated Interventions/Communications
Automated interventions can be highly impactful, once they are worded and structured carefully and thoughtfully. This resource introduces some of the key steps for ensuring effective student communications.
Learning Analytics Proposed Principles
An ethical approach to data use is critical for maintaining the confidence and trust of students and staff. This guide outlines a set of principles, developed in collaboration with the Irish sector, that may help to shape your own principles of data use.
