Institutions devise learning analytics to collect and analyse data from their online platform on student learning behavior for programme improvement and student support.
Purpose
The purpose of this practice is to develop learning analytics for improvement of the online learning platform. As student learning activities are mainly conducted through an online platform, information on student's learning can be derived from the data on their usage of the platform. An institution collects data and devises measures to monitor and analyse various aspects of student learning such as learning patterns, progress, and level of achievement. The institution follows up on these analytics to take appropriate actions such as extra support and attention to individuals or groups of students and adjustment on specific aspect of the curriculum.
Outcome
The outcome of employing this practice is continuous improvement in the delivery of programmes based on an understanding from the analysis of the data on how the students learn through the online platform.