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Dissertation
The Successes, Challenges, and Ethics of a Virtual Project Team Implementing Learning Analytics in a California Community College Setting: A Case Study
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001212
Abstract
Learning analytics has emerged from a confluence of factors including expanding volumes of student data generated from learning management systems and student information systems, advanced technologies for retrieving and analyzing that data, and a desire of higher education institutions to understand more about student behavior, teaching and learning, program efficacy, and institutional effectiveness. The proliferation of student data has also created corresponding concerns about student privacy and information ethics. Meanwhile, as computer-mediated communications technologies have continuously improved, organizations increasingly use geographically disperse virtual teams for work projects. Using a thorough literature review, one-on-one interviews, a 13-item survey instrument, and document review, this study explored how members of a virtual team working in a California community college setting designed and implemented a learning analytics project while navigating student privacy concerns and the effects of working virtually. Qualitative interview data were coded and found to thematically align with the study's conceptual framework. Descriptive statistics from the survey findings are also presented. Results and interpretations from the findings illustrated how learning analytics initiatives could be made more effective and sustainable, how the design of learning analytics can potentially lead to ethical issues, and the overall positive effects of working virtually. Possibilities for future research and practical recommendations for California community colleges and other higher education leaders are offered at the conclusion of the study.
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- Title
- The Successes, Challenges, and Ethics of a Virtual Project Team Implementing Learning Analytics in a California Community College Setting
- Creators
- Logan Murray-Boehler
- Contributors
- Salvatore Falletta (Advisor) - Drexel University, School of Education
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xi, 112 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 9356; 991018931815104721