Open Discussion

Getting started with policy and strategy

Over the next week or so, we will spend time discussing policy and strategy around learning analytics. What we will discover quickly is that, in spite of enormous quantities of educational data collecting by governments and institutions, the policy landscape is limited and many organizations are still at the early stages of developing analytics strategies. 

We'll turn to the healthcare field and the public service field to consider two reports that are advocating for systemic design and deployment of learning analytics. We will use these documents as a framework for our discussions and evaluate what insights we can apply to educational contexts. 

A few readings to get started

Realizing the Full Potential of Health Information Technology Links to an external site. (.pdf)

Public Sector Big Data Strategy Links to an external site. (.pdf)

Building Organizational Capacity for Learning Analytics Links to an external site. (.pdf)

Discussions

After reviewing the three resources posted above, share your reactions in the Policy and Strategy: Reactions to readings forum. In particular, what lessons can be drawn from the readings in developing LA policies and strategies. As you are engaging in the discussion, be sure to clarify your lens: are you considering the institutional, regional, or national level?

Additionally, please respond to the Types of Data? discussion forum.

Introductory Live Session

On Friday, October 4 at 3 pm Mountain time (Time zone conversions Links to an external site.), we will meet in Bb Collaborate to discuss readings and guest presenters: access Collaborate here Links to an external site..