Learning Analytics Fundamentals
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Free
Learning Analytics Fundamentals
Make informed decision by using data-driven learning analytics
Self-guided
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
Big data and data analytics emerged quickly in the past decade and they aren't buzz words; they are a reality and they are all making an impact in education.
Learning analytics are becoming essential for data-driven decisions in education. A key component of the future of learning institution, as they are used to optimize learning environments for students and employees.
The data generated by digital learning ecosystem can guide training managers in making informed data-driven decisions, and students seeking for a personalized learning experience.
By taking this course you will learn how to make data-driven decisions to optimize learning and the environments in which it occurs.
The course is designed to increase your understanding of learning analytics and it will prepare you to make data-driven decisions about education improvement using a broad range of data collection, analytical, and visualization methods.
Who attends this course?
- training managers and coordinators
- training-of-trainer specialists
- training specialists in workers’ organizations or employers’ organizations
What will I learn?
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the six dimensions of Learning Analytics
- Illustrate how learning analytics can be included in learning design
- Illustrate the importance of ethics when working with data
- Plan a learning analytics dashboard
Structure
- Module 1 – What is Learning Analytics?
- Module 2 – Linking learning analytics to learning design
- Module 3 – Ethics, Privacy and Legal Frameworks regulating Learning Analytics
- Module 4 – Learning analytics dashboard
What to join?
This free course is available on eCampus, the ITCILO's online learning platform.
