Abstract
This paper provides an evaluation of the current state of the field of learning analytics through analysis of articles and citations occurring in the LAK conferences and identified special issue journals. The emerging field of learning analytics is at the intersection of numerous academic disciplines, and therefore draws on a diversity of methodologies, theories and underpinning scientific assumptions. Through citation analysis and structured mapping we aimed to identify the emergence of trends and disciplinary hierarchies that are influencing the development of the field to date. The results suggest that there is some fragmentation in the major disciplines (computer science and education) regarding conference and journal representation. The analyses also indicate that the commonly cited papers are of a more conceptual nature than empirical research reflecting the need for authors to define the learning analytics space. An evaluation of the current state of learning analytics provides numerous benefits for the development of the field, such as a guide for under-represented areas of research and to identify the disciplines that may require more strategic and targeted support and funding opportunities.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | LAK 2014 |
Subtitle of host publication | 4th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge |
Editors | Stephanie Teasley, Abelardo Pardo |
Place of Publication | New York NY USA |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
Pages | 231-240 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781595930361, 9781450326643 |
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Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference 2014 - Indianapolis, United States of America Duration: 24 Mar 2014 → 28 Mar 2014 Conference number: 4th https://lak14indy.wordpress.com/ |
Conference
Conference | International Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference 2014 |
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Abbreviated title | LAK 2014 |
Country/Territory | United States of America |
City | Indianapolis |
Period | 24/03/14 → 28/03/14 |
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Keywords
- Author networks
- Citation analysis
- Learning analytics
- Social network analysis