Data In eLearning

October 22, 2016

Big Data In eLearning: Relevance, Importance, And Opportunities

eLearning has experienced a lot of momentum, largely as a result of a number of technological breakthroughs. Newer eLearning authoring tools have been developed, and more sophisticated Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been deployed. eLearning course developers are also using new multimedia approaches for course delivery, as well as leveraging social media platforms and other online forums to disseminate information about eLearning, as well as to deliver the courses themselves. All of that results in a lot of data! In this article, we will talk about using Big Data in eLearning.

by Marina Arshavskiy

October 22, 2016

Learning Analytics: Analyze Your Lesson To Discover More About Your Students

This is the third in a series of articles discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on Learning Analytics as the technology that can reinforce teachers to discover more about their students to provide them with personalized support.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

October 21, 2016

Teaching Analytics: Analyze Your Lesson Plans To Improve Them

This is the second in a series of articles discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on Teaching Analytics and how it can support classroom teachers to reflect on their teaching designs.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

October 20, 2016

Educational Data Analytics Technologies For Data-Driven Decision Making In Schools

This is the first in a series of articles discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on educational data analytics technologies for supporting data-driven decision making in schools.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

May 19, 2016

8 Ways Wearables Have Influenced Data Use In Higher Education

This article is about wearables in the classroom and the usage of data from wearables and such devices as new technologies in education.

by Patrick Cole

January 20, 2016

What Is The Role Of Big Data In eLearning?

I’m not sure everyone will agree with me, but I have this theory about our eLearning industry. My, entirely personal, view based on the completely unscientific sample of what I have seen and heard over the years is that we take to new technology just that shade suspiciously. Once the initial acceptance is in place, though we go about adopting it quite enthusiastically. A glance at the adoption curve of mLearning will probably substantiate what I mean. There is another technology trend that has been sweeping the world for a few years now but has only just started appearing more commonly in eLearning – Big Data.

by Anand Timothy

March 5, 2015

Data’s Dirty Secret: Is Your e-Learning Getting Results?

According to Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, “An organization's ability to learn and translate that learning into action is the ultimate competitive advantage.” Is your e-Learning getting results? Well, first let’s talk about what kind of results you’re looking for. Ultimately, e-Learning isn’t just about reducing the cost of training—although that’s a nice benefit too! e-Learning is about driving business results by improving employee knowledge and performance.

by Stephanie Ivec

January 9, 2015

Mobile Learning Lockdown: Is Your Data Secure?

Data security is a primary concern for IT and HR departments when mobile learning is discussed. How can we keep corporate data secure when we start sending it to mobile devices—especially employees’ personal mobile devices?

by Stephanie Ivec

November 13, 2014

The Importance of Data Reporting in Learning Management

The world generates over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Your learners are generating a tiny percentage of that data. However, that tiny percentage of the whole world’s data is actually a big percentage of your organization’s knowledge. “The definition of what is data has changed,” said David Dietrich, advisory technical education consultant at EMC.

by Stephanie Ivec

July 24, 2014

Big Data in eLearning: The Future of eLearning Industry

In this article I will focus on big data in eLearning, the unique advantages big data can offer to eLearning professionals, and how big data will impact the future of eLearning industry.

by Christopher Pappas

March 20, 2014

Why You Should be Embracing Big Data in e-Learning

The magnitude of Big Data scares a lot of people. Also, it excites a lot of people, from entrepreneurs to marketers to educators. Don’t let Big Data overwhelm you. Now is the time to embrace Big Data in e-Learning.

by Stephanie Ivec

January 20, 2014

Cloud-Based LMS: Is Your Data Safe In The Cloud?

Cloud-based Learning Management Systems are quickly growing in popularity. We trust our most sensitive information to our Learning Management System, including our courseware and learner information. But how safe is that data in the cloud? How much do you know about the security of your cloud-based LMS provider?

by Ryan Moore