The Learning Analytics Cycle

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The Learning Analytics Cycle: Closing the loop effectively Doug Clow, Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, UK BETT, Jan/Feb 2013

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Presentation at BETT 2013, 31st Jan 2013

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The Learning Analytics Cycle:Closing the loop effectively

Doug Clow, Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, UK

BETT, Jan/Feb 2013

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• Capture• Report• Predict• Act• Refine

Campbell & Oblinger (2007)

“the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about

learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and

optimising learning and the environments in which it occurs”

- LAK11

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The Learning Analytics

Cycle

Clow, LAK12

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Improving feedback

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• Optimise the right thing – not money– not proxies for learning

• Assessment is key– be like students:

focus on the assessment

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• Underpin with theory• Close the loop • Optimise the right thing

– more, faster, better feedback

• Target learners & teachers– not (just) managers and

policymakers• Pursue openness & ethics

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