9th UK Learning Analytics Network meeting, University of Exeter, 22nd Feb 2017

Two students on campus — Picture By James Ram. www.jamesram.co.uk

Jisc’s next UK Learning Analytics Network meeting is taking place at The University of Exeter on Wednesday 22nd Feb. Exeter is relatively advanced with its learning analytics initiative, and we’re particularly looking forward to hearing from Prof Wendy Robinson, Academic Dean for Students, and her colleagues, who will kick off the day.

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One of the main themes of the day will be examining the links between learning gain and learning analytics. Dr Camille Kandiko Howson from KCL will present on Measuring learning gain: big data, learning analytics, tests and surveys. We’ll also be hearing from Dr Ian Scott, Assoc Dean Student Experience at Oxford Brookes who leads both his University’s projects in these areas.

As well as the usual opportunities for networking with others implementing learning analytics at their institutions, there’ll be a chance to hear about Jisc’s latest innovations in the area, including demos of Data Explorer (a new tool for analysing your institution’s learning analytics data) and Study Goal (the student app).

In the afternoon Dr John Whitmer will present from California on his latest research findings. John is Director for Analytics and Research at Blackboard and one of the leading experts in the field.

You’re advised to book early as there are only 80 places available and the event is likely to be oversubscribed.

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Agenda 10:00 – 16:00, Wed 22nd February 2016 Hosted by the University of Exeter University of Exeter Streatham Campus Northcote House Exeter EX4 4QJ Directions Campus Map Parking info
09:30 – 10:15	Arrival and coffee – Reed Hall (Building 14, Square 6E on the Campus Map)
10:15 – 10:25	Arrangements for the day & welcome to the University of Exeter
10:25 – 11:25	Learning analytics at Exeter	Professor Wendy Robinson, Academic Dean for Students, University of Exeter – and colleagues
11:25 – 11:40	Tea / coffee
11:40 – 12:30	Update on Jisc’s learning analytics programme	Paul Bailey, Michael Webb, Rob Wyn Jones, Jisc
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch and networking
13:30 – 14:15	Measuring Learning Gain: Big Data, Learning Analytics, Tests and Surveys	Dr Camille B. Kandiko Howson, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education & Academic Head of Student Engagement, King’s College London
14:15 – 15:00	Learning analytics and learning gain: the experience at Oxford Brookes	Dr Ian Scott, Assoc Dean Student Experience, Oxford Brookes University

15:00 – 15:15	Tea / coffee
15:15 – 15:55	Blackboard research into learning analytics	John Whitmer, Director of Analytics, Blackboard
15:55 – 16:00	Farewell