What is this service?
The Assessment Systems and Learning Analytics service provides faculty, staff, and administrators at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with tools and resources to assess student learning outcomes effectively and leverage data analytics to inform instructional decision-making. This service aims to enhance teaching and learning by providing insights into student performance, engagement, and progress towards learning goals.
What are the benefits?
- Data-Informed Decision Making: Enables faculty and administrators to make informed decisions about curriculum design, instructional strategies, and student support services based on actionable insights derived from learning analytics.
- Enhanced Student Success: Identifies at-risk students and provides targeted interventions and support services to improve retention, academic performance, and overall student success.
- Continuous Improvement: Facilitates continuous improvement in teaching and learning by monitoring student learning outcomes, assessing the effectiveness of instructional interventions, and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Personalized Learning: Supports personalized learning experiences by analyzing student data, identifying learning preferences and needs, and tailoring instructional materials and activities to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Accountability and Accreditation: Provides evidence of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness for accreditation purposes, regulatory compliance, and institutional accountability.
What is covered?
- Assessment Tools and Platforms: Provision of assessment tools and platforms for designing, administering, and analyzing assessments, including quizzes, exams, surveys, and rubrics.
- Learning Analytics Systems: Implementation of learning analytics systems to collect, analyze, and visualize data on student engagement, performance, and progress across courses and programs.
- Data Integration: Integration of data from various sources, including learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and external assessment platforms, to create a comprehensive view of student learning and academic performance.
- Training and Support: Faculty and staff can receive training and professional development on using assessment tools, interpreting learning analytics data, and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Student Support Services: Provision of student support services, including academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and counseling, based on insights from learning analytics to enhance student success and retention.
What is not covered?
- Statistical Analysis: In-depth statistical analysis or research design assistance for scholarly research projects may require consultation with a research methodologist or statistician.
- Student Privacy and Data Security: When handling student data, individual faculty, staff, and administrators are responsible for complying with student privacy laws (e.g., FERPA) and data security policies.
How to access the service? Faculty, staff, and administrators can access assessment tools, learning analytics systems, and support services through this service portal or by contacting the UCO Service Desk for assistance.
Service Availability:
The Assessment Systems and Learning Analytics service is available during regular business hours, with online resources and self-service tools accessible 24/7 for registered users.
Additional Notes:
- Faculty are encouraged to collaborate with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and data analysts to develop effective assessment strategies and utilize learning analytics to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Student privacy and data security are paramount, and all users are expected to adhere to university policies and guidelines when handling student data.