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Using data to support student success Many university activities have switched to digital realms meaning institutions have access to more data, enabling greater insights into students’ learning and well-being. But will greater digitisation of higher education result in better support for students? And does everyone in higher education know how to use data to help students succeed? This collection offers examples of how academics and administrators at institutions around the world are using data responsibly to support student success.
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Collecting data on our students is the only way forward
Ubiquitous data collection will give rise to large datasets , which can help improve outcomes for all students – especially those most in need , says Daphne Koller
Using data to deliver personalised student experiences
The ability to identify student drop - off milestones and intervene is giving educators the chance to retain students and provide them with the best possible experience
Removing silos with data to create …
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Easily accessible analytics tools can help teachers …
How data from digital learning tools can refine teaching
Digital learning tools enable educators to quickly collect and analyse student performance data in order to refine their teaching , as Paul Moss explains
How we can use AI to power career - driven lifelong learning
By using data from job postings , course catalogues and students ’ CVs , AI can help people address skill gaps and plot their educational journeys
DIY learning analytics : using data to improve online teaching
Jennifer Lawrence explains how to use small - scale data analytics to monitor student progress and improve digital teaching delivery
Balancing student data collection and privacy protection
Increased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities . Andy …
Responsible use of learning analytics to improve the university experience
Rebecca Ferguson presents useful guidelines and frameworks for using learner analytics safely and effectively to inform improvements to teaching and student services
How AI and chatbots can deliver personalised career planning
The development of careers chatbots could be considered a threat to guidance practitioners , but the reverse is true , says Caroline Tolond
IPEDS and the trouble with student metrics in the US
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System surveys hold great weight in the higher education system , but they are not inclusive enough and thus no longer …
Monitoring student engagement via online teaching tools
Maurice Kinsella and colleagues offer practical advice on using the virtual learning environment ( VLE ) tools to monitor student engagement and focus …
