University of Wisconsin–Madison MS in Educational Psychology–Learning Analytics

• In Event: Graduate Programs in Learning Analytics Workshop: Core Competencies, Curriculum, and Instruction

Abstract

The 24-month online Educational Psychology MS-Learning Analytics program empowers graduates to impact teaching, learning, and policy by breaking down ‘big data’ into dynamic analyses that will help guide decisions and improvements in education. A focus on both quantitative and qualitative courses provides balance and trains students to think critically about educational data science, make calculated analyses, and have meaningful conversations. Students will learn the theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and ethical decision-making, as well as practice applying and adapting analytic methodologies and tools, and communicating analysis results with stakeholders.

• Cohort-based
• Collaborative learning
• Flexible for working professionals
• Designed for authentic engagement with real-world problems

Year 1 Courses:
EP 501: Thinking and Learning (3 or 4 credits)
EP 505: Fundamental Statistics (optional 1 credit)
EP 560: Foundations of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (6 credits)
EP 525: Learning Analytics Theory and Practice (5 credits)
Year 2 Courses
EP 551: Quantitative Ethnography (4 credits)
EP 575: Instructional Design for Learning Analytics
EP 615: Conversations and Visualizations
EP 695: Capstone in Learning Analytics

Authors

• Julia Rutledge, University of Wisconsin - Madison
  Presenting Author

• David W. Shaffer, University of Wisconsin - Madison
  Presenting Author