Visualizations and Dashboards for Learning Analytics

This edited volume provides critical tips and guidance for effective implementation of visualization and dashboard design for learning analytics, covering topics such as stakeholder preferences, learner patterns, usability, intervention design, and future directions. It is of interest to researchers, teachers, and students in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 611 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume comprehensively addresses the gaps in existing literature on visualization and dashboard design for learning analytics, offering valuable insights to stakeholders and serving as a guide for effective implementation. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including visualization and dashboard design for learning analytics, stakeholder preferences for visualization and dashboards, learner patterns on dashboards, the usability of visualization techniques and dashboards, dashboard and intervention design, learning and instructional design for learning analytics, privacy and security issues related to dashboards, and future directions in visualization and dashboard design.

The book is particularly relevant to researchers with a keen interest in learning analytics and data analytics, teachers and students in higher education institutions, and instructional designers. It features contributions from a diverse group of educational and psychological researchers, engineers, instructional designers, learning scientists, and computer scientists who are actively engaged in the field of learning analytics.

By presenting critical tips and practical guidance, this book empowers stakeholders to leverage visualization and dashboards effectively in their efforts to enhance learning outcomes and improve educational practices. It serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, educators, and researchers seeking to stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in the field.

The book is organized into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of visualization and dashboard design for learning analytics. The first chapter provides an introduction to the topic, highlighting its significance and the challenges associated with effective visualization and dashboard design. Subsequent chapters delve into various topics, such as visualization and dashboard preferences of stakeholders, learner patterns on dashboards, the usability of visualization techniques and dashboards, dashboard and intervention design, learning and instructional design for learning analytics, privacy and security issues related to dashboards, and future directions in visualization and dashboard design.

Each chapter is authored by experts in the field, providing in-depth insights and practical examples to support the theoretical discussions. The book also includes case studies and real-world examples to illustrate the practical applications of visualization and dashboard design in educational settings.

In conclusion, this edited volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning analytics and data analytics. It fills the gaps in existing literature and provides a comprehensive guide for effective visualization and dashboard design. By presenting critical tips, practical guidance, and real-world examples, the book empowers stakeholders to leverage visualization and dashboards to enhance learning outcomes and improve educational practices. Whether you are a researcher, educator, or practitioner, this book will be an invaluable asset to your work in the field.

Weight: 973g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030812249
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021