Blackboard AnalyticsPutting Actionable Information into the

Hands of those who need it

Richard Burrows, Director Platform Sales, Analytics

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Accountability to the University Strategic Plan will be based on the composite reporting of three levels of measures, indicators, and metrics. 

Western Michigan University www.wmich.edu/strategic/information.html

Guiding evidence-

based institutional

improvement“Any attempt to change faculty approach must rely

on evidence and rigorous assessment.”

Freeman HrabowskiPresident, UMBC

The Rise of Big Data

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The Third Wave - Learning Analytics

20052000 2015

Virtual Learning Environment

Web 2.0

2010

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Learning analytics can help to:

• Provide students with feedback• Identify at-risk students• Provide insight into effective course design• Manage and monitor VLE adoption and

target professional development• Manage quality of delivery at a distance• Enhance the student experience

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Analytics for Learn: Student Reports

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Analytics for Learn: Academic Reports

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Analytics for Learn: LT&A Dashboard