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Learning Analytics: A Case Study of CGScholar (Admin Update 5)
Comment: What are the potentials and the challeges in creating and implementing environments with embedded learning analytics?
Make an Update: Find a learning and assessment envrionment which offers learning analytics. How does it work? What are its effects?
Personalized learning, early prediction and intervention, better teaching, and efficient management are all made possible by incorporating learning analytics into educational settings. But doing so also means overcoming a number of obstacles, such as those related to privacy and security, technology access and use, data quality, feedback and action, investment, and expenses. Educational institutions can maximize the benefits of learning analytics for both teachers and students by tackling these issues. @Padma Aulia,@Ajeng Citra Larassati Ajeng,@Rifki Ariyanto,@Firda Rizqa Istianah,
The advantage of using environments with embedded learning analytics is that they can enhance student learning by providing personalized feedback while also supporting teachers in refining their instructional methods. These systems act as a guiding tool throughout the learning process. However, challenges such as ensuring student data privacy and maintaining fairness and accuracy in analytics must be addressed. An example of such a system is Common Ground Scholar, which enables students to participate in activities and discussions while collecting data on their progress. This data helps provide feedback, monitor learning development, and assist teachers in adjusting their teaching strategies, ultimately making education more interactive and effective for both students and educators.
@Ajeng Citra Larassati Ajeng,@Fadilla Fadlan,@Firda Rizqa Istianah,
The advantage of using environments with embedded learning analytics is that they can enhance student learning by providing personalized feedback while also supporting teachers in refining their instructional methods. These systems act as a guiding tool throughout the learning process. However, challenges such as ensuring student data privacy and maintaining fairness and accuracy in analytics must be addressed. An example of such a system is Common Ground Scholar, which enables students to participate in activities and discussions while collecting data on their progress. This data helps provide feedback, monitor learning development, and assist teachers in adjusting their teaching strategies, ultimately making education more interactive and effective for both students and educators.
@Ajeng Citra Larassati Ajeng,@Fadilla Fadlan,@Firda Rizqa Istianah,
How will students benefit from standards-based assessment?
With standards-based assessment, students will be evaluated based on academic and behavioral factors throughout the academic year or semester. The new grading scale is not about recording grades (A to F), but focuses on mastery, progressing toward mastery, beginning to progress toward mastery, and not yet demonstrating progress.
Students will be able to:
- Show a more positive and motivated attitude toward learning
- Learn the importance of independent learning
- Appreciate the value of the curriculum
- Experience new challenges
- Engage in class
- Focus on success rather than just avoiding failure
Many schools around the world have adopted the concept of standards-based assessment for decades. It is a method of presenting student progress comprehensively.
This approach is certainly beneficial for teachers as they will find their teaching is on track and more relevant to the subject. For students, motivation is the ultimate great outcome of this system, which in turn will lead to fruitful results.
@Firda Rizqa Istianah,@Rifki Ariyanto,@Ajeng Citra Larassati Ajeng,
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Integrating learning analytics into educational settings offers significant advantages for improving both teaching and learning processes. Through data-driven insights, educators can monitor student progress, identify areas where learners struggle, and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Additionally, embedded learning analytics enable real-time feedback, allowing both students and instructors to make informed decisions to enhance academic performance. These systems also support adaptive learning, where educational content adjusts dynamically based on student responses, making learning more efficient and engaging.
Despite its benefits, the implementation of learning analytics presents several challenges. One key issue is data privacy and security, as the collection and analysis of student performance data raise ethical concerns regarding how the information is stored and utilized. Another challenge is algorithmic bias, where learning models may unintentionally favor or disadvantage specific student groups if not carefully designed and continuously monitored. Additionally, educator readiness poses a challenge, as teachers and administrators may require significant training to interpret and apply learning analytics effectively. Moreover, infrastructure limitations in certain schools or institutions can result in unequal access, preventing some students from benefiting from these technologies.
To fully leverage the potential of embedded learning analytics, institutions must establish strong data protection policies, provide adequate training for educators, and invest in equal access to technology.By addressing these challenges, learning analytics can become a powerful tool in enhancing student learning outcomes and creating a more personalized and effective educational experience.
@Ajeng Citra Larassati Ajeng,@Ardelia Indriani Putri,@Firda Rizqa Istianah,
Embedded learning analytics can really change how we understand student progress. In a digital classroom, every action a student takes, like how long they spend on a task, what comments they make in discussion forums, or how they navigate through an online lesson, is tracked automatically. This means teachers get real-time feedback about how well students are learning. Instead of waiting until the end of the semester for a final grade, teachers can see early signs of struggles or strengths and adjust lessons right away.
One big potential is that this system lets instruction become more personalized. Each student can get help when they need it, and teachers can design activities that match different learning speeds. It also promotes a more continuous learning process, where feedback is given all the time rather than at one end-of-course test.
However, there are challenges too. For one, privacy becomes a huge issue when so much personal data is collected. There’s a risk that sensitive information might not be well-protected. Also, the huge amount of data can be overwhelming. Teachers might struggle to figure out which data points really matter, and the focus could shift from actual learning to simply monitoring numbers. Finally, over-reliance on data might reduce the personal connection between teachers and students, making learning feel too mechanical. Balancing these benefits and challenges is key to making embedded learning analytics work well.
@Firda Rizqa Istianah, @Maria Vanesha, @Cindy Putri Annisa, @Ardelia Indriani Putri,
The Potential of Embedded Learning Analytics
Personalized learning Embedded learning analytics provides insights into learners’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, enabling a more personalized learning experience. By discussing data related to learner engagement, performance, and preferences, educational environments can tailor content, resources, and interventions to better suit individual needs.
Real-Time Feedback This analytics enables immediate and ongoing feedback to be delivered to learners. With real-time feedback, they can aggregate progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust their learning strategies. This approach helps improve self-regulation skills and supports ongoing learning.@Firda Rizqa Istianah,@Ardelia Indriani Putri,@Maria Vanesha,
The Potential of Embedded Learning Analytics
Personalized learning Embedded learning analytics provides insights into learners’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, enabling a more personalized learning experience. By discussing data related to learner engagement, performance, and preferences, educational environments can tailor content, resources, and interventions to better suit individual needs.
Real-Time Feedback This analytics enables immediate and ongoing feedback to be delivered to learners. With real-time feedback, they can aggregate progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust their learning strategies. This approach helps improve self-regulation skills and supports ongoing learning.@Firda Rizqa Istianah,@Ardelia Indriani Putri,@Maria Vanesha,
Creating and implementing an environment with embedded learning analytics faces various challenges, ranging from technical to pedagogical aspects. Technically, a robust infrastructure is required to collect, process, and analyze data in real-time without disrupting the learning experience. Additionally, system interoperability becomes a challenge, as learning analytics must be integrated with various platforms and devices used in the educational process. From a pedagogical perspective, the implementation of learning analytics must consider privacy and ethical data usage to prevent concerns regarding the security of learners' information. Another challenge is the readiness of educators to understand and utilize analytical insights to enhance the learning experience effectively. Therefore, a holistic and collaborative approach involving technology developers, educators, and educational institutions is needed to ensure that an environment with embedded learning analytics can be optimally implemented. @Firda Rizqa Istianah,@Maria Vanesha,@Cindy Putri Annisa,
Building and deploying environments with embedded learning analytics offers great potential in improving the quality of education. These analytics can provide a deeper understanding of student development and needs, allowing for a more customized and flexible teaching approach. Additionally, learning analytics can strengthen student engagement through immediate feedback and assist educators in detecting problems early to provide more appropriate interventions. However, the main challenge faced is the issue of data privacy and security, considering that these analytics involve the collection of students' personal information which needs to be guarded very carefully. In addition, gaps in technological infrastructure and limited access to adequate equipment in some areas can be significant obstacles.
@Cindy Putri Annisa,@Firda Rizqa Istianah,@Ardelia Indriani Putri,
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