Using learning analytics to facilitate pedagogical decision-making in higher education: A multiple case study

This study explored how university teachers used Learning Analytics (LA) tools in enhancing teaching practices. By providing detailed data on student performance and behavior, LA tools offer educators various types of data that demonstrate students’ learning performance and behaviors and enable teachers to gain insights into their students’ learning status and identify areas where further support is needed. A multiple case study was adopted to examine four university teachers’ experiences with LA tools. Data included four in-depth interviews. The interview results revealed teachers’ positive attitudes toward the design and adaptation of course activities using LA tools. In addition, the study identified several challenges. The findings of this study have significant potential for informing both LA tool designers and higher education institutions, promoting more effective and widespread adoption of LA technology in academic contexts. Copyright © 2024 Global Chinese Society for Computers in Education. All rights reserved.