Analytics ‘helps engage students’

By Paul Dowland. Universities have always tracked data through the analysis of grades. The trouble is by the time the student has taken the exam and received the grade it is too late to utilise the data and make an intervention if they have been struggling. When used well, student data can improve the student experience and boost retention. Using analytics, a student who is not attending classes or accessing university resources can be readily identified and action taken to address these issues. A student who attends lectures and is provided with regular feedback is more likely to be engaged and to complete the course. Read more...