Using data to support student success

By stephen.blinkhorne , 28 October, 2022
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Many university activities have switched to digital realms meaning institutions have access to more data, enabling greater insights into students’ learning and well-being. But will greater digitisation of higher education result in better support for students? And does everyone in higher education know how to use data to help students succeed? This collection offers examples of how academics and administrators at institutions around the world are using data responsibly to support student success.
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Many university activities have switched to digital realms meaning institutions have access to more data, enabling greater insights into students’ learning and well-being. But will greater digitisation of higher education result in better support for students? And does everyone in higher education know how to use data to help students succeed? This collection offers examples of how academics and administrators at institutions around the world are using data responsibly to support student success.
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By Laura.Duckett , 11 September, 2024

Five steps to prevent student disengagement

Student receiving guidance from a teacher
Follow this educator's action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 22 April, 2022

Balancing student data collection and privacy protection

Lock on a laptop keyboard
Increased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities. Andy Phippen offers key aspects to consider
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5minutes
By dene.mullen , 7 January, 2022

IPEDS and the trouble with student metrics in the US

The higher education sector in the US is using an antiquated system of judging student metrics
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System surveys hold great weight in the higher education system, but they are not inclusive enough and thus no longer fit for purpose, says Elizabeth Harris
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne , 12 July, 2021

Monitoring student engagement via online teaching tools

Advice on using the VLE tools to monitor student engagement online and focus support efforts
Maurice Kinsella and colleagues offer practical advice on using the virtual learning environment (VLE) tools to monitor student engagement and focus support efforts where they are needed
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4minutes