Enhancing Personal Tutoring with Learning Analytics at DMU
MyProgress is a tool developed to measure student engagement through various activities like library usage, Blackboard interactions, printing, and more. By utilizing learning analytics, DMU aims to provide a first-class student experience, improve retention, and strengthen personal tutoring. The MyProgress pilot project faced challenges but also showcased the benefits of objective data for personal tutors and increased student engagement.
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Using learning analytics to support personal tutoring at DMU Nikki Brooks, Abigail Moriarty, De Montfort University
What is My Progress..? MyProgress is an analytical tool developed by HP DTP Solution Path to help understand student engagement within a course of study The tool captures student engagement by measuring access with the library, library resources, use of BlackBoard (assignment submissions, module information, learning resources), printing, copying, building entrances
Student intends to contact Student and Academic Services for learning requirements support Personal Tutor requests the student to contact them ?
Why use learning analytics..? Strategic vision to create a first class student experience (DMU Strategic Framework, 2015) A catalyst to improve student retention and progression Strengthen university wide personal tutoring system at DMU (QAA review, 2015)
MyProgress pilot project Project commenced in October 2015 (Phase One) Over one academic year 12 programmes selected to participate in pilot; first year UG students -approx. 800 students -approx. 30 academic staff involved Phase Two begins January 2016 (2 further programmes)
The challenges of MyProgress Firstly its early days! (Week 10 of teaching) Negative perceptions at launch Students cited Big Brother Obtaining consent-ethical issues IT systems not talking to each other Resource allocation- value for money?
The good bits Personal tutors have objective data about their students Data is supporting causal observations and gut feelings from personal tutors Academics are engaging! Students are seeing value- competitive element to peers
The next steps . Evaluation from staff/students on a monthly basis- reporting to project group Non standard programmes contributing to the pilot from Jan 2016 Strategic decision to be made to implement across DMU UG/PG programmes
