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REMINDER: The second Learning Analytics in Practice event will take place online from June 17-19, 2025 (depending on where in the world you are located (specific start and end times will be posted as schedules are made). Kick-off is tentatively scheduled for June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM AEST (Sydney).  The Society for Learning Analytics ResearchContinue reading →

Learning analytics is both an academic field and commercial marketplace which has taken rapid shape over the last decade. As a research and teaching field, Learning Analytics sits at the convergence of Learning (e.g. educational research, learning and assessment sciences, educational technology), Analytics (e.g. statistics, visualization, computer/data sciences, artificial intelligence), and Human-Centered Design (e.g. usability, participatory design, sociotechnical systems thinking). ItContinue reading →

Title: Have Learning Analytics Dashboards Lived Up to the Hype? While learning analytics dashboards (LADs) are the most common form of LA intervention, there is limited synthesis of the evidence regarding their impact on students’ learning outcomes. In this webinar, Rogers Kaliisa (University of Oslo) and Mohammad Saqr (University of Eastern Finland) will present theirContinue reading →

Once again, SoLAR is calling for nominations for two award categories by region – Emerging Scholars and Outstanding Community Work! Outstanding Community Work: The SoLAR Awards Committee is calling for nominations for outstanding community work in the field of learning analytics. People can nominate themselves or nominate others. We are specifically looking for nominations coveringContinue reading →

LAK Proceedings Publishing OptionsOver the course of several months, the SoLAR Executive team with close collaboration from the JLA editors and LAK25 Program Chairs have been working to discuss the options for the future of the LAK proceedings publication.We would like to encourage all of our members and LAK authors to read this options paperContinue reading →

Title: Addressing the Digital Divide to Support Learning Analytics Adoption in the Global South In recent years, Learning Analytics (LA) has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing educational practices, improving student outcomes, and informing policy decisions. However, the persistent digital divide often restricts the adoption of LA technologies, particularly in regions of the GlobalContinue reading →

The SoLAR Executive Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025-2026 Executive Committee. Executive Committee members serve a two year term. Nominations are open for six member at-large positions. If you are interested in shaping and guiding how SoLAR continues to serve the growing learning analytics community please fill out thisContinue reading →

Title: Learning and Regulating with ChatGPT: What an Experimental Study Tells Us The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have profoundly transformed and will continue to influence the workforce by automating numerous tasks across various sectors. Consequently, it is vital for students and professionals to develop the capability to “learn and work with AI,” a focusContinue reading →