Using real-time dashboards to improve student engagement in virtual learning ...Bob Bodily
In this presentation, I discuss the technical requirements for collecting learning analytics data in an open environment, the analytics system we have created to facilitate real-time data collection, screenshots of our student and instructor dashboards, and some statistical analyses conducted to improve our dashboards.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
Designing, developing, and evaluating a real time student dashboardBob Bodily
We discuss the technical infrastructure needed to capture student data in an open learning environment (beyond the LMS), our iterative design process along with dashboard prototypes, and our dashboard evaluation results from focus groups and a survey.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
LAK '17 Trends and issues in student-facing learning analytics reporting sys...Bob Bodily
This presentation was given at the 7th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (2017) in Vancouver, BC. It presents the trends and issues in student-facing learning analytics reporting research as identified by a literature review including over 90 articles.
The RISE Framework: Using learning analytics for the continuous improvement o...Bob Bodily
We present the Resource Inspection, Selection, and Enhancement (RISE) framework, a learning analytics framework designed to enable teachers to engage in the continuous improvement process. This framework helps identify resources that should be evaluated by a teacher or an instructional designer.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
Using real-time dashboards to improve student engagement in virtual learning ...Bob Bodily
In this presentation, I discuss the technical requirements for collecting learning analytics data in an open environment, the analytics system we have created to facilitate real-time data collection, screenshots of our student and instructor dashboards, and some statistical analyses conducted to improve our dashboards.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
Designing, developing, and evaluating a real time student dashboardBob Bodily
We discuss the technical infrastructure needed to capture student data in an open learning environment (beyond the LMS), our iterative design process along with dashboard prototypes, and our dashboard evaluation results from focus groups and a survey.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
LAK '17 Trends and issues in student-facing learning analytics reporting sys...Bob Bodily
This presentation was given at the 7th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (2017) in Vancouver, BC. It presents the trends and issues in student-facing learning analytics reporting research as identified by a literature review including over 90 articles.
The RISE Framework: Using learning analytics for the continuous improvement o...Bob Bodily
We present the Resource Inspection, Selection, and Enhancement (RISE) framework, a learning analytics framework designed to enable teachers to engage in the continuous improvement process. This framework helps identify resources that should be evaluated by a teacher or an instructional designer.
Visit BobBodily.com for more information about my research.
Feedback to students on their work and attainment is at the centre of successful learning in higher education. However many top rated universities find it hard to match high levels of student satisfaction with teaching and learning in general with levels of satisfaction in assessment and feedback. There are many factors which impact the quality of the feedback, and at UEA we are keen that the opportunities to enrich through digitisation are not constrained to the replication of previously paper based practices. For this reason we have initiated a project to harness all of Blackboardäó»s interactive tools to raise the quality of feedback. The overall aim of the project is to embed assessment and feedback in teaching and learning, so that feedback becomes a dialogic process and not a product in itself. This presentation is a report on our progress so far and looks at a range of interventions and their results, as we scale up to campus wide integration of Blackboard assessment and feedback tools. The evidence of impact comes from the academic community and students. We welcome interaction from fellow delegates during the presentation, as we discuss how Blackboard supports us to move forward with feedback.
Audience response systems (ARS) permit students to answer electronically displayed multiple-choice questions using a remote control device. In higher education, more and more lecturers use ARS to engage their students more intensively, especially when it comes to mass lectures. This paper deals with the questions how ARS as an innovative technology can foster the feedback of students during ex-cathedra teaching and how this feedback can contribute to quality assurance in academic teaching. The examination of advantages and challenges of using ARS as well as of their didactical and technical potentials combines theoretical considerations with an online survey among the more than two hundred students enrolled in a mass lecture held in winter term 2015 at the University of Innsbruck. Additionally, the responsible lecturers were asked to share their experience using an ARS for the first time. In closing, the paper provides some answers if and how ARS are valuable instruments to enhance quality assurance in higher education.
Online assessment and data analytics - Peter Tan - Institute of Technical Edu...Blackboard APAC
Are you spending lots of time conducting and marking formative assessments, tracking the learning progress of your students, and providing early intervention so as to help them learn and achieve better grades? If so, using a Learning Management System (LMS) together with a data analytics tool may help to increase your productivity. In this session, we will cover how Blackboard tools can help you conduct assessments in a paperless manner and automate the marking. You will also learn how data analytics can help you turn raw assessment data into meaningful information which will help you identify the 'at-risk' students that need your extra help, the better ones that need more challenging tasks, and the chapters that may need to be delivered with a different pedagogical approach. Hence, with a robust LMS and a data analytics tool, your quality of teaching and students' learning will help to bring about a higher student success rate.
Understanding Students' Engagement with Personalised Feedback MessagesHamideh Iraj
Understanding Students' Engagement with Personalised Feedback Messages
Honourable Mention Full Paper
The 10th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference (LAK20)
Everybody wants to be a certified professional in the field they have. Thus, passing the board exams is essential, and thanks to review centers for guiding us to achieve this. But enrolling in a data-driven review center that can help you in areas you really need is smarter.
Team Shiftees use the data from students' review exams performance and created a web application to predict the probability of a student in passing the board exams. Through this application, it can help the review center provide early interventions to students who needed them most.
Feedback to students on their work and attainment is at the centre of successful learning in higher education. However many top rated universities find it hard to match high levels of student satisfaction with teaching and learning in general with levels of satisfaction in assessment and feedback. There are many factors which impact the quality of the feedback, and at UEA we are keen that the opportunities to enrich through digitisation are not constrained to the replication of previously paper based practices. For this reason we have initiated a project to harness all of Blackboardäó»s interactive tools to raise the quality of feedback. The overall aim of the project is to embed assessment and feedback in teaching and learning, so that feedback becomes a dialogic process and not a product in itself. This presentation is a report on our progress so far and looks at a range of interventions and their results, as we scale up to campus wide integration of Blackboard assessment and feedback tools. The evidence of impact comes from the academic community and students. We welcome interaction from fellow delegates during the presentation, as we discuss how Blackboard supports us to move forward with feedback.
Audience response systems (ARS) permit students to answer electronically displayed multiple-choice questions using a remote control device. In higher education, more and more lecturers use ARS to engage their students more intensively, especially when it comes to mass lectures. This paper deals with the questions how ARS as an innovative technology can foster the feedback of students during ex-cathedra teaching and how this feedback can contribute to quality assurance in academic teaching. The examination of advantages and challenges of using ARS as well as of their didactical and technical potentials combines theoretical considerations with an online survey among the more than two hundred students enrolled in a mass lecture held in winter term 2015 at the University of Innsbruck. Additionally, the responsible lecturers were asked to share their experience using an ARS for the first time. In closing, the paper provides some answers if and how ARS are valuable instruments to enhance quality assurance in higher education.
Online assessment and data analytics - Peter Tan - Institute of Technical Edu...Blackboard APAC
Are you spending lots of time conducting and marking formative assessments, tracking the learning progress of your students, and providing early intervention so as to help them learn and achieve better grades? If so, using a Learning Management System (LMS) together with a data analytics tool may help to increase your productivity. In this session, we will cover how Blackboard tools can help you conduct assessments in a paperless manner and automate the marking. You will also learn how data analytics can help you turn raw assessment data into meaningful information which will help you identify the 'at-risk' students that need your extra help, the better ones that need more challenging tasks, and the chapters that may need to be delivered with a different pedagogical approach. Hence, with a robust LMS and a data analytics tool, your quality of teaching and students' learning will help to bring about a higher student success rate.
Understanding Students' Engagement with Personalised Feedback MessagesHamideh Iraj
Understanding Students' Engagement with Personalised Feedback Messages
Honourable Mention Full Paper
The 10th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference (LAK20)
Everybody wants to be a certified professional in the field they have. Thus, passing the board exams is essential, and thanks to review centers for guiding us to achieve this. But enrolling in a data-driven review center that can help you in areas you really need is smarter.
Team Shiftees use the data from students' review exams performance and created a web application to predict the probability of a student in passing the board exams. Through this application, it can help the review center provide early interventions to students who needed them most.
Technology Trends for 2014 and Beyond: What’s Hot, What’s Cool, What’s Coming Up Next
Feel like you can’t keep up with the latest and greatest in tech trends? What do we, as information professionals, need to pay attention to in the world of technology? What can we expect to impact us in the coming months and years? Join us to discuss some of the newest tech trends, get a sneak peek at some things we may encounter soon, and try to make sense of what this could mean for the future of our libraries.
Presented for Alaska Library Association Conference 2014 #akla
The OERu from the inside out and the outside inwitthaus
Presentation given at SAIDE (South African Institution of Distance Education) in Johannesburg, 15 June 2012. The audience included friends of mine from the University of the Witwatersrand and consultants in the fields of adult basic education and training, and so I included an overview of the whole field of OERs before sharing what I had learnt about the OER university through my TOUCANS research.
Presentation overview:
Part 1: OERs... the story so far
Part 2: The OERu from the inside out (views of people working within OERu network institutions)
Part 3: The OERu from the outside in (UK HEI views on the OERu concept)
Please note that this is work in progress and findings are indicative.
"OER: Overview & History". Slides by Melissa Hagemann, presented at the "OER Policy Works!" workshop at Centrum Cyfrowe, on 18th of March 2014 in Warsaw, Poland
A Pathway to Continuous Improvement in Computer-Based TestingExamSoft
Are you considering computer-based testing or would you like to improve your implementation process? This webinar will walk you through steps of the implementation process. We will explore challenges to implementation, discuss recommendations to address challenges, and review faculty perspectives on the use of ExamSoft. The webinar will also address the reliability of the product, the advantages of using ExamSoft across three campuses, and lessons learned by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy.
Tracking systems for VET graduates- methodology and toolsNatassa Kazantzidou
In this second webinar of On Track project, we presented the methodology and tools for tracking VET graduates.
Contents
Methodology for tracking VET graduates
Presentation of On Track methodology
On Track survey tools
How you can use On track methodology and tools
Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands - develop your Supervisory career in your field of civil construction, civil infrastructure, civil works or civil engineering.
Many civil construction, civil infrastructure, and civil works companies, as well as local councils are now expecting their Supervisors and Foreman to hold the Civil Supervision qualification. The management certificate is valued in all workplaces and industries, broadening your future job opportunities, and giving you practical strategies that will make a real difference to your effectiveness as a Supervisor.
Through completing this civil construction certificate and management certificate, you will discover practical knowledge, tools, and techniques to help you effectively supervise the various aspects of your civil job:
Supervision skills and strategies
Coordinating your work team
Safety
Administer contracts
Operational plans + risk management plans
Supervise civil works
Earthworks construction/Flexible pavement
"Excellent course. I have become much more aware of how as a supervisor both the people interaction and the safety aspects need to work together and are both equally important. I have learnt more about myself and how I operate."
~ James Ahern Supervisor Bielby Constructions
For more information contact:
Global Training Institute
1800 998 500
www.globaltraining.edu.au
dir@globaltraining.edu.au
(Author: Anne Botting)
Managing Multiple Programs Building relationships and taking on challenges; o...Hobsons
Managing Multiple Programs
Building relationships and taking on challenges;
one, two or ninety at a time.
Presented by Suzanne Anandappa and Pat Bond
Hobsons University 2015
New Trends in Assessment and Evaluation_ Online Examination, Computer- Based ...trinayandutta700
This is presentation done for Sibsagar College of Teachers Education. It mainly focus on Online Exam and Computer Based Exam its advantage and disadvantage , Role of teacher , Government initiative, why this form of examination is important. I hope everyone like it - From Trinayan Dutta
Introduction to Usability Testing for Survey ResearchCaroline Jarrett
The basics of how to incorporate usability testing in the development process of a survey. Workshp first presented at the SAPOR conference, Raleigh, North Carolina USA, October 2011 by Emily Geisen of RTI and Caroline Jarrett of Effortmark.
Marc Singer - Introduction to Critical Reasoning OERu course remixWayne Mackintosh
Presentation prepared by Marc Singer, Thomas Edison State College for the 3rd OERu Partners meeting describing the remix of an OERu course and development of summative assessment.
David Bull reports on OERu's Regional Relations in Asia and Pacific courseWayne Mackintosh
David Bull presentation on the OERu Regional Relations in Asia and Pacific course prototype prepared for the OERu 2013.10 meeting of anchor partners.
Uploaded with permission.
Slides used for summary of OERu progress and input resources as OERu 2011.11 Meeting held in Dunedin, 9-10 November 2011. EFQEL slides used under provisions of fair dealing.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Thinking of getting a dog? Be aware that breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds can be loyal and dangerous. Proper training and socialization are crucial to preventing aggressive behaviors. Ensure safety by understanding their needs and always supervising interactions. Stay safe, and enjoy your furry friends!
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. Focused on the future of
learning.
REMOTE INVIGILATION AT
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
Alain May, AVP Student and Academic Services
Richard MacLeod, Registrar
Cindy Ives, Vice President Academic
October 4, 2017
2. Background
• Exams
– 3000 exams per month
– paper-based (54%)
– Online through MuchLearning
(32%)
– Online through IBM Notes
platform (14%)
• Current Exam Invigilation
– Free exam invigilation at our
learning centres: Edmonton,
Calgary, Athabasca
– Invigilation network
– Students can request other
invigilators
3. Why Remote Invigilation?
• Reduce costs for students
– A typical external invigilator can cost:
• Up to $CAD 200
• Parking and transportation costs
• Increase flexibility for students
• Reduce exam stress
• Reduce operational time spent on managing
invigilator network, exam bookings and
academic integrity issues
• Reduce physical presence in other regions
4. Implementation Process
• Initial testing of the technology
• Working group
• Selection process
• Consultation and engagement with faculties
• Pilot process with planned evaluation criteria
• Gradual communication of pilot to students
5. Academic Concerns
• Loss of internet service – intentional or
otherwise
• Monitoring the desktop space
– Using unapproved materials
• Bathroom Breaks
6. How Does It Work?
• Computer with standard webcam, microphone and internet
connectivity required
• Students schedule exam window as per normal with AU and
then book with ProctorU
• During the proctoring process,
– Proctor connects to test-taker via chat, video and audio
connections and can take control of student device
– Proctor maintains chat window with student throughout
– Proctor can stop the exam if misconduct is expected and
request a scan of work area
• Incident reports of any issues (and bathroom breaks) are
provided to us
• Detailed record of all events in session are kept. End to end
recording of the entire session is available for review up to 30
days past write date.
7. Early Pilot Results
• May – June 15, 101 exams (Survey response 72% in May,
76% in June)
• Mainly Canadian test takers but also international
• Company Service Average – 4.02 May, 4.39 June
• Were you satisfied with the company:
– 46% Strongly Agreed
– 38% Agreed
– 4% Neutral
– 11% Disagree
– 1% Agree
• Proctor Service Average - 4.4 May, 4.57 June
• Please rate your proctor:
– 60% Excellent
– 28% Good
– 11% Mediocre
– 1% Poor
8. Next Steps
• Evaluation of pilot
– Survey results
– Faculty discussions
– Consideration of
issues raised to date
• Communication of pilot
results and decision
Editor's Notes
Increased flexibility = take at time of choosing (one survey respondent said she can do the exam at home after the kids are in bed – no sitter costs!), less time overall because no transportation time, don’t have to spend time choosing an invigilator etc
Initial testing of the technology was done in the Office of the Registrar to test reliability and the ability of the service to maintain exam integrity. A team simulated a variety of cheating scenarios (someone sneaking in to the room on the floor to hand the exam taker a piece of paper, for example). The team was satisfied that this was a technology that was worth further consideration.
Working group included academics across all faculties, representatives from exam services, office of the registrar and other administrative units, Students with Disabilities, Privacy coordinator, undergraduate student representative.
The other option that we considered was Software Secure. This was not live invigilation. They would review recordings of the exam after the fact.
After selecting Proctor U, the Registrar attended Faculty Council meetings to explain the service and answer any questions. The evaluation criteria includes surveys from Proctor U and our own survey.
We planned a gradual implementation by limiting initial communication to students and slowly increasing the reach of our communications as we became more comfortable that the service was working as intended. This did give us some time to address a few small issues; one regarding information provided to Proctor U that needed to be reformatted as it was initially causing confusion about exam requirements.
Loss of internet service. A student could cause their internet connection to be dropped, review source notes, and then use this information to assist in the exam once the connection was re-established.
While possible, probably not very likely. If it is a concern we could terminate the exam after a certain period of time and force a re-write.
Monitoring the desktop space. Their proctoring method relies on watching the "forehead to chin" of the test taker to look for suspicious eye movements outside of the exam space. What about a student who is doing calculations/making an outline/making notes on scrap paper? How do we make sure crib notes aren't slipped onto the desktop?
They are good at detecting these issues and can do a "scan" of the environment as necessary by asking the student to stop writing and to use a reflective surface to highlight the exam space. It is possible to request that writers have a second camera pointed at their work space. This would provide better security but would be another technical and financial hurdle for the student.
Bathroom breaks. What prevents a student from cheating during a bathroom break?
Nothing realistic can be done to prevent this type of cheating but it is no different from the current situation at remote sites. Through Proctor U, we get exact times of absence from the exam and could note if "sudden inspiration" happened when they returned.
ProctorU proctor can view the test-taker's screen, temporarily borrow the test-taker's mouse and keyboard functions and also maintains a chat window between the test-taker and proctor throughout the entire exam session in the event that the test-taker is in need of assistance.
In the period discussed above, we had 2 incident reports: logout and an unpermitted break
In addition to Proctor U’s survey, we sent our own surveys to students but they tended to complete the Proctor U survey and not ours (our response rate 19.2%)
Now 726 exams to date; we are expecting the quarterly update to reflect similar satisfaction.
Student Union reports as well extremely positive reports from students.
We are currently investigating two issues (only known issues)
Reports that invigilators are not always giving additional time for issues that arise
Technical issue that our online exam system interprets the chat window with the invigilator as an exam breach and locks student out
Pilot evaluation has been delayed by slower uptake than we expected. We had intended to do evaluation by end of summer but will likely wait until the end of the calendar year. Given the promising results, we will continue to offer the pilot while we complete our evaluation.