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How to download and interpret a Detailed Course Report
The Detailed Course Report provides insights into student demographics, academic results and program & other course enrolments, as well as information about the course. The report includes: Course Details Course Enrolments Academic Background Course Results The Direct Course Report is now available in all courses and can be downloaded in MyUni.
How to start your semester on the right track!
It’s that time of the year again. With semester 1 only a matter of weeks away, we wanted to ensure that you are as prepared as possible. The start of this semester may be a little different to other years, as we need to acknowledge and take into account the effects of the travel ban. We’ve […]
How to use data to understand your students and anticipate their learning needs
Written by Hugh Leadbeter Insights gained from learning analytics can shape the way a course is taught. While many use data for the purpose of review after a course is delivered, the use of data to prepare for teaching a course is often overlooked. Before the semester begins, it can be helpful to ask: Who […]
LEI Grants 2020 – Submissions Now Open!
The Learning Enhancement and Innovation 2020 Grant scheme is now open for submissions. The Grant scheme is designed to support small-scale pilots and initiatives, fostering investigation and dissemination of best practice approaches in learning and teaching. Grants are available to University of Adelaide staff and students to investigate, experiment, implement, and/or evaluate effective learning and […]
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Learning Enhancement and Innovation Highlights of 2019
Happy New Year from everyone in the Learning Enhancement and Innovation unit! 2019 was a big year for us and we wanted to share some of our highlights and big wins for the year.
ADEPTing to Learning Analytics – Q&A with Dr. David Wilson
The ADEPT Professional Development program provides staff with the opportunity to further develop their capabilities, underpinning knowledge to create and deliver contemporary, student-driven and collaborative learning environments. We spoke with Dr. David Wilson about the recent ADEPT learning analytics module available for staff:
Support for Semester 2
With the start of semester 2 just around the corner, we wanted to make sure that you are prepared. As we did in Semester 1, we are running our series of MyUni training, workshops and ‘drop in’ support services again. Find out what is available to you this semester here.
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What is Learning Analytics?
Learning analytics begins with… “learning” As defined by the University of Adelaide, “Learning Analytics” is: “The practice of developing actionable insights through the collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimising learning and the environments in which it occurs.”
A no fear approach to learning analytics
A Q&A with Learning Analytics Manager, Marcel Lavrencic Learning analytics is a complex area, and it can be daunting to even think about where to start. This is why we have a team dedicated to learning analytics. As part of the Learning Enhancement and Innovation Unit, the Learning Analytics Team offer assistance to staff within […]
OnTask: what is it and why should you be using it?
OnTask is a software platform designed to improve the academic experience of students through the delivery of timely, personalised and actionable student feedback through email messages. The email messages are determined by expected evidence-based student behaviour, performance and characteristics from MyUni. The data that feeds into OnTask is from an Excel or CSV file downloaded […]