Semantics for Learning Analytics
on Tablet PC-based e-TextbooksSC36 Open Forum, Oslo Norway
2014-06-20Yasuhisa Tamura, Sophia University Tokyo
JP
Motivation & Objective
• IDPF EDUPUB teleconference– Initiated to discuss Learning Analytics
(LA) data items– To include tablet-PC and e-textbook
specific data
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Big Picture of LA
Data Items Process/Model Outcomes Goals
MaterialAccess
Prediction
Personalization
Intervention
Visualization
Quiz Answer
Discussion
Achieve-ment
Prior Credits
Learner Support
InstitutionalResearch
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Idea• Tablet PC-based e-textbook is capable to
acquire more fine-grained data– Touch / GPS / acceleration sensors– Compass, gyroscope, camera, microphone
• Examples– View / flip textbook– Insert highlights or underlines– Write notes or annotations– Refer reference or dictionary– Geolocation data– Environmental voice and noise– Learner’s face and visual environment
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Method
1. Investigation of conventional studies– Int’l Conf. LAK ‘11 / ‘12 / ’13 & others– 17 papers for classroom / individual
learning– 13 papers for collaborative learning
2. Design original data items– Tablet PC-based e-Textbook
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Investigation
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Structure of Proposing Data Items
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Data Items: Verbs and Objects
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Discussion, To Do• Risk of learners’ privacy violation– Possible 24 hour surveillance– Need social consensus
• Enough items?– Needs to check papers for comprehensive
proposal– Other useful data for LA
• Feasibility study of analytics– Design process from data items to outcomes
• Collaboration– IMS Caliper, SOLAR …
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Thank you
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