Classroom analytics with educational big data: A comparative approach for sustainable teacher reflection.

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Title: Classroom analytics with educational big data: A comparative approach for sustainable teacher reflection.
Authors: Nakamura, Kohei1,2 nakamura-k15@cc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp, Horikoshi, Izumi3 horikoshi.izumi.7f@kyotou.ac.jp, Okumura, Koki2 okumura.kouki.27m@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp, Ogata, Hiroaki3 hiroaki.ogata@gmail.com
Source: Educational Technology & Society. Jul2026, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p114-130. 17p.
Subject Terms: *Reflective teaching, *Student engagement, *Teaching aids, Radial basis functions, Cosine function, Data mining, Time series analysis
Abstract: This study investigates the use of educational big data to support classroom analytics, focusing on extracting comparable classroom datasets to enhance teacher reflection. We developed methods to automatically identify and analyze comparable classroom datasets based on student interactions with digital learning materials using log data. Through two analyses, we examined the effectiveness of cosine similarity, the radial basis function (RBF) kernel, and the Jaccard coefficient for identifying comparable classes. Additionally, Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) was used to evaluate classroom engagement patterns. Our results indicate that cosine similarity and the RBF kernel are effective for detecting similarities in classroom data, while the Jaccard coefficient is less dependable. The classroom engagement analysis showed significant differences in engagement patterns across specific classes, offering opportunities for teachers to reflect on and improve their teaching practices. This approach offers a scalable way to gather data and feedback continuously, encouraging ongoing reflections on teaching strategies. Future research should apply these methods in various educational environments to validate their effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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