Learning Analytics: Institutional Opportunities, Incentives, and Barriers to Adoption

• In Event: Roundtable Session 30
  In Roundtable Session: Institutional Dimensions of Research: Planning, Supports, and Culture-Building

Abstract

An instrumental case study was conducted at a large, public research university to understand the opportunities, barriers and incentives related to the adoption of learning analytics by higher education institutions. Specifically, learning analytics adoption in connection to institutional decision-making, course design, teaching pedagogy, advising practices and student retention was considered. Preliminary results indicate that structural, technical and financial components of the institution and individual faculty and staff technical self-efficacy, roles, and organizational climate impact institutional levels of adoption. Further, results indicate the importance of a comprehensive, inclusive and well-communicated implementation plan for maximum adoption.

Authors

• Jaime R. Lester, George Mason University

• Carrie Klein, George Mason University

• Aditya Johri, George Mason University

• Huzefa Rangwala, George Mason University