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.
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.
Learning Analytics Institutional Policy
This report looks at the major recurring themes in a number of exemplar international analytics policies and highlights the actions institutions may wish to take in developing their own policies and strategies
Learning Analytics and Data Protection in Ireland
Learning Analytics and Data Protection in Ireland
Data Protection Checklist for Learning Analytics
Adapted from the Data Protection Commissioner’s Office’s data protection checklist, this guide outlines the key steps staff and institutions must take to ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
