Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums

Darina M. Slattery

doi:10.1109/ProComm.2018.00049

Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums

Darina M. Slattery

School of English Irish & Communication

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

Learning analytics (LA) refers to the collection and analysis of learners' interactions with virtual learning environments (VLEs) and other information systems, with the aim of improving the overall teaching and learning experience. Most VLEs, including Blackboard, Moodle, and Sakai, collect data about how students interact with VLE resources and with one another. In terms of forum-based interaction on VLEs, LA can measure which students posted, when they posted, how many words they posted, and which resources they accessed around that time. This paper uses a case study to demonstrate how LA data can be used to evaluate engagement in technical communication discussion forums. The paper also outlines some techniques for measuring participation in forum-based activities, using LA data available in most VLEs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	215-218
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538658574
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ProComm.2018.00049
Publication status	Published - 28 Sep 2018
Event	2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018 - Toronto, Canada Duration: 22 Jul 2018 → 25 Jul 2018

Publication series

Name	IEEE International Professional Communication Conference
Volume	2018-July
ISSN (Print)	2158-091X
ISSN (Electronic)	2158-1002

Conference

Conference	2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Toronto
Period	22/07/18 → 25/07/18

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Discussion Forums
Learner Engagement
Learning Analytics
Technical Communication

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Slattery, D. M. (2018). Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018 (pp. 215-218). Article 8476856 (IEEE International Professional Communication Conference; Vol. 2018-July). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ProComm.2018.00049

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Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums. / Slattery, Darina M.
Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. p. 215-218 8476856 (IEEE International Professional Communication Conference; Vol. 2018-July).

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Slattery DM. Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, ProComm 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2018. p. 215-218. 8476856. (IEEE International Professional Communication Conference). doi: 10.1109/ProComm.2018.00049

Learning analytics as a tool for evaluating engagement in technical communication discussion forums

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