Using learning analytics to assess student engagement and academic outcomes in open access enabling programmes. (4th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atherton, Mirella; Shah, Mahsood; Vazquez, Jenny; Griffiths, Zoe; Jackson, Brian; Burgess, Catherine
• Is Part Of: Open learning. Volume 32:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 119
• Page End: 136
• Publication Date: 2017-05-04
• Subjects: Student engagement -- learning analytics -- enabling education -- learning technologies -- science education; Distance education -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 371.35
• DOI: 10.1080/02680513.2017.1309646
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-0513

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Curriculum design, teaching methods, assessments and range of academic support need to be inclusive in Open Access Enabling courses. The findings of this study confirm a correlation between student access to online learning materials and a positive impact on grades in science courses. More specifically, students who frequently use the online learning system to access materials have better assessment and exam results.