Unit Description

This unit explores assessment, evaluation and learning analytics in digital learning contexts. A range of assessment and evaluation framework are examined along with the issues of validity and reliability. The application of learning analytics in digital learning is examined particularly in reference to how learning analytics can be used to support assessment and evaluation practices. The ethical issues associated with assessment, evaluation and learning analytics are also considered.

Learning Objectives (Official)

At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

1. critically analyse ethical issues associated with assessment, evaluation and learning analytics;
2. demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge in the application of a range of assessment frameworks in education, training or workplace settings;
3. demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge in the application of a range of evaluation frameworks in education, training or workplace settings; and
4. make high level judgements in the application of learning analytics in education, training or workplace settings.

Human-Readable Learning Objectives (Unofficial)

1. Educate others about historical, current and emerging issues in Learning Analytics
2. Define your personal code of conduct as it relates to learning analytics, privacy and ethics
3. Explore forms of and applications for Learning Analytics 
4. Develop a Learning Analytics Framework for your context

What will I be doing?

Project Overview