Learning Analytics

Learning Analytics is quintessential to monitor eLearning effectiveness and make improvements. Read all about it from our top eLearning authors or submit your article and share your valuable knowledge.

February 1, 2021 | Sponsored

Learning Analytics Examples: 5 Case Studies Of Data Insights In Action

The Experience API (xAPI for short) is far more than just an update to SCORM, the popular standard for tracking data from a learning management system. xAPI opens up a whole new world of possibilities for learning analytics. Examples of what real organizations are doing with it in real-life situations make it easier to grasp the scale of this advance and apply the learnings to your own situation.
by Emma Whiteside
January 18, 2021 | Sponsored

Tackling The Big Data Challenges: 5 Bear-Traps In Learning Analytics (And How To Avoid Them)

Research over the past few years has shown that while learning analytics and data are seen as a critical focus area for learning and development, learning professionals are not confident in their data skills and see big data challenges ahead as they respond to calls from the business to be more data-driven. Where are the potential pitfalls for L&D, and how should they avoid them?
by Emma Whiteside
January 11, 2021 | Sponsored

Taking Data To The Business: Learning Analytics And Your Organization

Learning professionals are increasingly looking to bring learning analytics to the centre of their practice. But to do so effectively they have to be clear-eyed about the challenges of communicating an evidence-based narrative about learning to time-poor executive stakeholders. Effective communication about learning data should start with understanding the organizational context within which those data will be received and acted upon, the wider arena of business analytics.
by Emma Whiteside
December 23, 2020

Leveraging Learner And Course Evaluation Data

As an IDer in higher education, I’m often asked how to effectively use course or learner evaluation data. In this article, I’ll explain how to select and design questions in course evaluations, how to analyze the results, and share practices to implement your findings.
by Holly Fiock
August 26, 2020

7 Steps To Define Your Learning Data Strategy

Remember when learning data was limited to course registrations, completions, test scores, and survey responses? Those days are gone. Modern learning includes Virtual and Augmented Reality, serious games, knowledge bases, expert networks, adaptive learning, chatbots, intelligent coaches, online communities, performance support, and more. Each of these generates data.
by Steve Foreman
July 29, 2020

Learning Analytics In The Age Of Big Data

Every time you use digital technology, tons of data is collected about your activity. And recently, it has become possible to collect, analyze, and learn from all this data. As a result, Big Data started to emerge as a valuable tool that could improve online learning.
by Ahmed Saad
July 6, 2020 | Sponsored

10 Accurate Training Metrics To Always Include In Your Learning Analytics Report

Utilizing learning analytics for effective training evaluation is one of the best ways your organization can determine the true ROI of its training and development programs. What is even better is that learning professionals can use their findings from data analytics to develop training solutions that improve learning experiences and help companies attain their business goals.
by Nolan Hout
June 23, 2020 | Sponsored

Why You Cannot Measure Your Employee Training ROI Without Learning Analytics

You might be surprised to hear that ineffective training can cost organizations as much as $13 million a year per 1000 employees. In contrast, it has been found that companies that invest in successful training programs can have 24% higher profits than those who do not invest in training. The good news is that through proper training evaluation, your organization can ensure that their employee development programs provide quality learning experiences that drive impact and increase profits.
by Nolan Hout