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HeLF UK HE Research on Learning Analytics
Dr Barbara NewlandDr Neil RinganLindsey Martin
Aim of surveyTo find out:
the current situation regarding Learning Analytics in UK HE
the focus and responsibilities of developments
the impact on Heads of eLearning
To share information on case studies
A network of senior staff in institutions engaged in promoting, supporting and developing technology enhanced learning
Over 130 nominated Heads from UK Higher Education institutions
A regular programme of well attended events
Represents the interests of its members to various national bodies and agencies including the Higher Education Academy and JISCwww.helf.ac.uk
Heads of eLearning Forum (HeLF)
DefinitionLearning analytics is defined as the “field associated with deciphering trends and patterns from educational big data, or huge sets of student-related data, to further the advancement of a personalized, supportive system of higher education."
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., and Ludgate, H. (2013). NMC Horizon Report: 2013 Higher Education Edition. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium
The survey was available: to HeLF members who were asked to respond with regard to their knowledge of
their own institution
in May/June 2015 and took about 10 minutes to complete
The questions were a mixture of closed multiple-choice/multiple-answer and multiple selection as well as open response type
Participants were assured that all data collected in the survey would be held anonymously and securely
No personal data was asked for or retained unless the participant indicated a willingness to be contacted in the future
The results were analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods
53 responses from 138 HeLF members – 38% response rate
Methodology
How far has the implementation of LA progressed in your university?
1.9%
17.0%
34.0%
47.2%
Fully implemented and supportedPartially implementedWorking towards im-plementationNot implemented at all
What is the level of understanding of the possible benefits and outcomes of implementing LA across
your institution of your senior management?
15.1%
77.4%
7.5%
Very good understandingLimited understandingNo understanding
What is, or do you expect to be, the current focus of developments?
17.0%
24.5%58.5%
Retention more than enhancement of learn-ingEnhancement of learning more than retentionEqually important
What software are you using, or expect to use?
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35
Currently using
Planning to use
Not planning to use
Do not have this system
Not applicable
Are you using, or planning to use, existing frameworks e.g. Predictive Analytics
Reporting Framework?
2.1%
35.4%
62.5%
YesConsideringNo
Who, or who do you expect will, own/lead/analyse the LA implementation
and development?
Senior management
Head of eLearning
Information Services
Student services
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Analyses the dataLeads the implementationOwns
Stakeholder involvement
Very involved
Slightly involved
Not involved at all
Not applicable
0 5 10 15 20 25
Administrative represen-tation and feedback into projectsAcademic representation and feedback into projectsStudent representation and feedback into projects
Which of the following groups of staff are given, or are expected to be given, a view of the LA data for them to use
to inform their activities
Academics
Students
Departmental administrators
Central administrators
Management Information Services staff
Personal tutors
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Ethics and data security
Yes Under consideration No Not applicable0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Has your institution considered princi-ples and best practices around the eth-ical use of data?Have you adopted a code of practice/policy?
What is your level of involvement as Head of eLearning?
26.5%
61.2%
12.2%
Greatly involvedSome involvementNo involvement
Would you like more involvement?
39.6%
58.3%
2.1%
YesOK with current level of involvementNo
Dr Barbara Newland [email protected]
Dr Neil [email protected]
Lindsey [email protected]
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