Using Learning Analytics to Inform Interventions for 'At Risk' Online Students

Abstract

This paper describes a project designed to explore the use of learning analytics in real time to enhance students' learning experience. The approach was designed to be implemented by individual subject coordinators during the teaching period using student data which is readily available from the learning management system. This project demonstrates how a simple approach to tracking students' activities and timely implementation of interventions for 'at risk' students can encourage engagement and result in an enhanced online learning experience.