Learning analytics initiatives in Latin America: Implications for educational researchers, practitioners and decision makers.
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| Title: | Learning analytics initiatives in Latin America: Implications for educational researchers, practitioners and decision makers. |
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| Authors: | Salas‐Pilco, Sdenka Zobeida, Yang, Yuqin yuqinyang0904@gmail.com |
| Source: | British Journal of Educational Technology. Jul2020, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p875-891. 17p. 5 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Mathematical models of learning, *Education ethics, *Student engagement, *Teenagers, *Higher education, Data protection |
| Geographic Terms: | Latin America |
| Abstract: | This study presents several Latin American research initiatives in the field of learning analytics (LA). The study's purpose is to enhance awareness and understanding of LA among researchers, practitioners and decision makers, and to highlight the importance of supporting research on LA. We analyzed case studies of LA research conducted at four levels of the educational system (the national, institutional, classroom and student levels), which were implemented in four countries (Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and Uruguay). Diversified cases were selected to demonstrate the use of LA in primary, secondary and higher education, and to allow the inclusion of different types of datasets. These cases also showed the development of legal frameworks for handling ethical issues, and they met the requirements for data privacy protection in Latin America. The study concludes with a discussion of the findings and their implications for further research and practice in the field of LA for teaching and learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This study presents several Latin American research initiatives in the field of learning analytics (LA). The study's purpose is to enhance awareness and understanding of LA among researchers, practitioners and decision makers, and to highlight the importance of supporting research on LA. We analyzed case studies of LA research conducted at four levels of the educational system (the national, institutional, classroom and student levels), which were implemented in four countries (Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and Uruguay). Diversified cases were selected to demonstrate the use of LA in primary, secondary and higher education, and to allow the inclusion of different types of datasets. These cases also showed the development of legal frameworks for handling ethical issues, and they met the requirements for data privacy protection in Latin America. The study concludes with a discussion of the findings and their implications for further research and practice in the field of LA for teaching and learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00071013 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bjet.12952 |
