Learning Analytics
Definition
Learning analytics refers to the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs.
This field involves examining information gathered from educational settings to identify patterns and insights. The goal is to improve educational experiences and outcomes by understanding how individuals learn and what factors influence their progress. This can include analyzing student engagement with course materials, assessment results, or interactions within online learning platforms.
For instance, a system might track how often a student accesses video lectures and their performance on related quizzes to suggest supplementary resources.
This practice is widely applied in online learning environments, educational technology development, institutional research, and instructional design.