Abstract:

This research project, carried out by leading international academic institutions involving 4 state universities conducting masters in education and ICT fully online, focused on educational transformation through the integration of learning analytics. The research focused on redefining metrics and indicators for learning analytics, with special attention to the interaction between students in collaborative digital environments.

Inter-university collaboration not only allowed for a comprehensive reconceptualization of metrics, but also for international validation through focus groups and questionnaires. This collective approach ensured the relevance and applicability of the metrics in different educational contexts.

An essential component of the project was teacher training, which adopted a two-pronged strategy. Initially, a pedagogical training session was conducted, addressing fundamental aspects of integrating learning analytics into teaching practice. The results and resulting guides were shared openly on the web, fostering collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

The second training phase focused on the specific implementation of each experimental pilot. Sessions tailored to the needs of each participating university allowed a closer connection between theory and practice. This customized approach not only reinforced the understanding of the learning analytics tool designed as a data collection instrument (DIANA 2.0 for Moodle), but also promoted effective application in specific educational settings.

With a total of 22 teachers trained during the experimental and control pilots, the project not only defines learning analytics indicators and metrics, but also highlights the importance of continuous and personalized teacher training to optimize their use of analytical tools in higher education. This study not only contributes to the sustainable improvement of higher education, but also lays the foundation for future educational research and development initiatives.

Keywords:

Learning analytics, online teaching, collaborative work, e-assessment, higher education, online discussion.