Learning Analytics
Is the practice of developing actionable insights through the collection and analysis of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimising learning and teaching in the environments in which they occur.
The Learning Analytics Team aims to develop insights to conversation, establishment of best practice and inform decision making by administrative and academic staff as well as students.
We do this by:
- Providing data and visualisations relating to programs, courses, assessments and student learning activity
- Building data preparation workflows for analysis and automation of insights
- Providing information and support on how to use data to enhance learning and teaching incourses and programs
- Conducting ad-hoc analysis and the development of insightful information by integrating teaching and learning data from many systems and processes including MyUni, ECHO360, Library, PeopleSoft, Cognos BI, etc.
- Exploring learning theory, tool and applications and provide advice on best practice
Support
- Email queries to learn_analytics@adelaide.edu.au
- Phone queries on 8313 3000 option 3
The latest from Learning Analytics
Group Learning in a Remote Teaching and Learning Setting
Previously in the Learning Cog blog we’ve looked at benefits that students derive from working together in groups. An investigation into group work in MyUni and final grades in semester 1, 2019 found that students who were active group members achieved an average course mark that was over 3% higher than their peers who either weren’t group members or weren’t active within those groups. Furthermore, those extra few percent resulted in a higher grade in a third of cases.
Read more about Group Learning in a Remote Teaching and Learning Setting
Creating Student Groups Using Demographic, Enrolment and Educational Data
It’s well documented that students derive great benefits from working in groups. From increased individual achievement to enhanced communication and professional development skills, students with experience of Group Learning are likely to find themselves better equipped for whatever path they choose after graduation.
Read more about Creating Student Groups Using Demographic, Enrolment and Educational Data
How to set up assignments to assist in identifying at-risk students
Students’ early online activity and assessment grades produce valuable data points that help us to predict which students are at risk of failing and potentially attriting from the University.
Read more about How to set up assignments to assist in identifying at-risk students
How staff can avoid assessment clashes across courses
The Learning Analytics team have developed Assessment Mapping insights that visually show planned assessments and can assist with planning and scheduling assessments to avoid clashes.
Read more about How staff can avoid assessment clashes across courses02 Jul
Demonstrating the achievement benefits associated with group learning
Students with experience of Group Learning are likely to find themselves better equipped for whatever path they choose after graduation. 03 Jun
SELT data added to Detailed Course Report in MyUni
Due to popular demand, SELT data has now been added in a recent update to the Detailed Course Report, allowing course coordinators and teaching staff to view SELT data across historical delivery of the course. 26 May
Assessing student engagement during times of remote learning
During times of remote learning, the ability to assess student engagement with course content has become increasingly important. 26 May
Team Spotlight: Learning Analytics
The Learning Enhancement and Innovation unit is comprised of several teams that work across different aspects of learning and teaching. 26 May
How to effectively use MyUni Course Announcements
During the present times of purely remote learning, it is increasingly important for students to receive personalised messaging from their course coordinators, lecturers and tutors. 21 May
How to download and interpret a Detailed Course Report
The Detailed Course Report provides insights into student demographics, academic results and program & other course enrolments, as well as information about the course.