Connecting expert knowledge in the design of classroom learning experiences

Kate Thompson, Sakinah S.J. Alhadad, Simon Buckingham Shum, Sarah Howard, Simon Knight, Roberto Martinez-Maldonado, Abelardo Pardo

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Abstract

In contemporary learning environments, there is a pressing need to explore a tighter interdisciplinary approach in which learning sciences, learning analytics, and classroom experts co-create learning designs. We draw on research about interdisciplinary team science to explore a design problem from the perspective of a team of such experts. The focus of the case is the design of assessment for a new graduate course, and the way in which data could be used to support this. Drawing on multimodal data collected during the session, the discourse of the experts and the design artefacts produced during the design meeting demonstrate the successful process interdisciplinary design. We identify and explore three core advantages to engaging in this process, related to (1) improved pedagogic impact; (2) the development of innovative research; and (3) the deployment of higher quality learning analytics innovations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLearning Analytics in the Classroom
Subtitle of host publicationTranslating Learning Analytics Research for Teachers
EditorsJason M. Lodge, Jared Cooney Horvath, Linda Corrin
Place of PublicationLondon UK
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Chapter8
Pages111-128
Number of pages18
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9781351113038
ISBN (Print)9780815362128, 9780815362111
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

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