Open learning analytics overview (lasi) v1
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This document discusses open learning analytics (OLA) which refers to an open ecosystem of learning analytics tools, standards, and content. It notes that OLA is important because currently most work is siloed without collaboration. It summarizes a 2014 summit that identified four domains for OLA and the goals of the Apereo Learning Analytics Initiative to operationalize research through open source software and standards. It outlines components of an OLA framework and asks for feedback on activities for an upcoming conference.
Open learning analytics overview (lasi) v1
- 1. Open Learning Analytics (OLA) JOSH BARON SENIOR ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY OFFICER MARIST COLLEGE
- 2. What do we mean by OLA? An open Learning Analytics ecosystem that contains… Open Source Learning Analytics Software (analytics engines, dashboards…) Open Standards and APIs for Learning Analytics Open Models – Predictive models, knowledge maps, etc. Open Content – Journals, whitepapers, MOOCs Openness or Transparency with regards to policies and strategies (e.g. ethics) OLA is NOT anti-commercial – Commercial ecosystems help sustain OSS
- 3. Why OLA is important? Much work to date has been “tool” or “software-centric” ◦ Can make it harder to capture data and integrate across systems (limits Big Data potential) Often “closed” with regards to software, predictive models, data, etc. ◦ Impossible to understand predictions and access your own data ◦ Limits research opportunities which requires Big Data We currently have silos of activity without a great deal of collaboration or awareness ◦ Creates inefficiencies and reduces “velocity” of scaling up production-ready solutions What is happening in this space right now?
- 4. 2014 Open Learning Analytics Summit
- 5. What is Apereo? Formed through the merger of the Sakai and Jasig Foundations in 2013. Sakai and Jasig were both higher education open-source software communities Mission: "assist and facilitate educational organizations which collaborate to foster, develop, and sustain open technologies and innovation to support learning, teaching, and research“ Apereo.org
- 6. Some of our current OSS Projects… We are also current “incubating” several new projects including… ◦ OpenCast Matterhorn- Lecture Capture ◦ Karuta – ePortfolio ◦ UniTime - Scheduling
- 7. OLA Summit Outcomes Four major domains within OLA were identified: (1) Standards and Software (2) Strategy and Policy (3) Learning Design (4) Research and Data Attendees formed groups around each domain and worked to define each, identify action plans and other groups to engage Do you think there should be other domains?
- 8. Apereo Learning Analytics Initiative (LAI) Goal: Operationalize outcomes from Learning Analytics research and development efforts as means to create the software, APIs, standards and integration solutions needed to scale LA across all of higher education. Current Partners: University of Amsterdam, Marist College and Sinclair Community College Current Proof-of-Concept Projects ◦ University of Amsterdam – Tin Can/Experience API and Learning Record Stores ◦ Marist College – Open Academic Analytics Initiative (OAAI) and SNAPP for Sakai ◦ Sinclair Community College – Student Success Plan Contact: Alan Berg, Community Officer Email: analytics-coordinator@apereo.org, Google Group: analytics@apereo.org (subscribe by sending a message to analytics+subscribe@apereo.org)
- 9. Five Main Components of an OLA Framework: • Collection • Storage • Analysis • Communication • Action Should there be other components?
- 11. What we would like to see happen next… Updating SoLAR Open Learning Analytics whitepaper Considering Grant Proposal Proof-of-Concept Software Development Launch of an OLA Network Events at 2015 Learning Analytics & Knowledge conference
- 12. Come Join Us at the 5th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference at Marist College Pre-Conference Apereo – SoLAR Hackathon and Executive Leadership Summit Are there specific OLA activities we should plan for LAK15?