Introduction to Learning Analytics for Instructors

This program is as an introduction to learning analytics and to begin engaging faculty in the process of looking at and considering their data and how they could use this information to improve student success. This asynchronous program was developed collaboratively with various institutions within the Unizin Consortium where Rutgers is a member. Badge earners completed a short online and self-paced course that provided an overview of learning analytics including what they are, what questions they can answer, the limitations that exist and the data that is available now within Canvas. Activities were included throughout the module to ensure faculty have the time to use the information in the context of their own courses. While a self-paced module, the program is monitored and actively facilitated throughout. The program has the following learning goals for participants: - Describe "learning analytics" and the types of questions that learning analytics can answer - Identify the limitations of learning analytics and the implications of these limitations - Apply course design for useful analytics to a canvas course - Use New Analytics to support student success