Learning Analytics: Welcome to the Future of Assessment?
Buckingham Shum, S. (2014). Learning Analytics: Welcome to the Future of Assessment? Keynote address, EdMedia 2014: World Conference on Educational Media & Technology, 25 June 2014 (Tampere, Finland). Movie replay + slides. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqDEJtlzMiw&w=560&h=315] http://simon.buckinghamshum.net/2014/06/edmedia2014-keynote Abstract: Education is about to experience a data tsunami from online trace data (VLEs; MOOCs; Quantified Self) integrated with conventionalContinue reading →
Learning Analytics: What Could You Do With Five More Orders Magnitude of Data About Student Learning?
Our education system is not preparing students for college. There is an urgent need to improve academic outcomes and equip students with critical 21st century skills. Evidence from top-performing schools shows that use of data, analysis, and feedback are our best tools for improvement. The increasing use of online software and digital devices in classroomsContinue reading →