An integrated framework for course adapted student learning analytics dashboard

Abstract

The advanced learning analytics research of the last years converges with the industry demand to enhance famous learning management systems with learning analytics capabilities promoting the efficiency of higher education. The exploitation of big volume learning data, is a critical challenge for the design of personalized curricula and learning experiences. The purpose of this research paper is to communicate a framework for Learning Analytics aiming to support the integrated management of end-to-end learning data. We present the research foundations of a research prototype for the integration of a Learning Analytics Dashboard: The AMBA Prototype with famous Learning Management Systems. Finally, we present the main findings of an empirical study that proves the capacity of learning analytics to enhance the learners' ecosystem with value adding learning services. The proposed framework exploits cognitive computing for the enhancement of decision making in education by proving the capacity of Learning Analytics to reveal hidden patterns of learners’ behaviour and attitude.