Epilogue: Future directions on learning analytics to enhance study success

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Utilising learning analytics in order to enhance study success is an emerging topic in higher education. Empirical evidence is still scarce, even though some higher education institutions already implemented learning analytics systems and reported positive impacts on student retention. This edited volume captures many current research and practical experiences on learning analytics in the field of higher education regarding theoretical perspectives linking learning analytics and study success, technological innovations for supporting student learning, issues and challenges for implementing learning analytics at higher education institutions, as well as case studies showcasing successfully implemented learning analytics strategies at higher education institutions. This epilogue presents an analysis of the previous chapters with a focus on four majors themes that have emerged: (1) acceptance and competence for the implementation of learning analytics, (2) personalised learning and early interventions, (3) data privacy and ethics, and (4) technical considerations. In conclusion, future directions on learning analytics for enhancing study success are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUtilizing learning analytics to support study success
EditorsDirk Ifenthaler, Dana-Kristin Mah, Jane Yin-Kim Yau
Number of pages9
PublisherSpringer International Publishing AG
Publication date17.01.2019
Pages313-321
ISBN (print)9783319647913
ISBN (electronic)9783319647920
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17.01.2019
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Educational science - Student success, Implementation, Personalised learning, Data privacy and ethics