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The use of data analytics to support the development of assessment practices in higher education

  • Bart Rienties*
  • , Dirk Tempelaar
  • , Quan Nguyen
  • , Jekaterina Rogaten
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this chapter, we reflect on innovative applications of learning analytics to support assessment and feedback practices at two universities. In our first application, we explore how computer-based assessments in conjunction with dispositional learning analytics can help educators to provide appropriate feedback. In our second application, we explore why it is important to include learning design metrics in learning analytics applications. Finally, in our third application, we illustrate how, through the use of assessment data and learning analytics, some unique and perhaps unexpected results can be identified in terms of assessment alignment across modules.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Handbook on Innovations in Assessment and Feedback in Higher Education
Subtitle of host publicationImplications for Teaching and Learning
EditorsCarol Evans, Michael Waring
Place of PublicationBingley, UK
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Chapter11
Pages194-209
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781800881600
ISBN (Print)9781800881594
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Oct 2024

Publication series

SeriesElgar Handbooks in Education

JEL classifications

  • a22 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics: Undergraduate

Keywords

  • Assessment
  • Automated feedback
  • Computer-based assessment
  • Formative assessment
  • Learning analytics
  • Learning gains

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