Card-based approach to coordinate Learning Analytics policymaking and implementation at scale.
Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Over a decade of work in the domain of learning analytics (LA) is available to inspire higher education institutions. While several have launched smaller experiments, examples of LA implemented at scale remain scarce. In recent years, several guidelines and frameworks have been published to support institutions in the development of their LA policies. Likewise, multiple implementation project methodologies are available. However, little guidance is provided on how policy making and implementation for LA projects at scale can be matched. In this work, we start from a recently published approach to coordinate a concrete implementation timeline with policy-making efforts supported by the SHEILA framework. We extend this method originally aimed at LA experts to larger audiences of educational and institutional professionals with less LA experience. This is accommodated by a reusable workshop format using a set of cards and worksheets. In this paper we share the methodology and particular approach of the workshop and describe our findings from two runs of the workshop: one in the context of LA scale-up project and one focusing on a broader scope of innovative TEL projects. Our main observation is that the workshop format fosters constructive discussion and improves awareness and buy-in, while also delivering valuable input for the project team. With this paper, we share a pragmatic approach and instrument to engage stakeholders in the realization of projects aiming at realizing educational technology innovation at institutional scale.
Source: Lirias
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3117843123