Tracing physical movement during practice-based learning through Multimodal Learning Analytics

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In this paper, we pose the question, can the tracking and analysis of the physical movements of students and teachers within a Practice-Based Learning (PBL) environment reveal information about the learning process that is relevant and informative to Learning Analytics (LA) implementations? Using the example of trials conducted in the design of a LA system, we aim to show how the analysis of physical movement from a macro level can help to enrich our understanding of what is happening in the classroom. The results suggest that Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA) could be used to generate valuable information about the human factors of the collaborative learning process and we propose how this information could assist in the provision of relevant supports for small group work. More research is needed to confirm the initial findings with larger sample sizes and refine the data capture and analysis methodology to allow automation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLAK 2017 Conference Proceedings - 7th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference : Understanding, Informing and Improving Learning with Data
Number of pages2
PublisherACM Association for Computing Machinery
Publication date13 Mar 2017
Pages588-589
ISBN (Electronic)9781450348706
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2017 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 13 Mar 201717 Mar 2017

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2017
LandCanada
ByVancouver
Periode13/03/201717/03/2017
SeriesACM International Conference Proceeding Series

    Research areas

  • Collaborative learning environment, Collaborative problem solving, Learning Analytics, Movement, Practice-based learning

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