Learning Management Systems: A Shift Toward Learning and Academic Analytics

Abstract

Abstract-This paper presents the major findings from a study conducted with six different universities in the U.S. regarding their use of the Learning Analytics (LA) capabilities available within their learning management systems (LMS). Data was collected from an online survey instrument, in-depth interviews with IT directors and academic administrators, and a case study in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. One observation is that universities are attempting to make better use of new analytics functions and the data stored in the university LMS in order to make more informed decisions regarding short-term and longterm goals and objectives. The new functions include analytics performed at the institutional level, college level, degreeprogram level, course level, and even course section level. Courses and degree programs as well as learning performance and objectives can be measured and analyzed using different goals, criteria, and accreditation requirements.

Digital Transformation in Higher Education: A Framework for Maturity Assessment

“…This study explores digital transformation maturity level in Higher Education Institutions in UAE higher education. The study uses a new framework that is based on the Petkovic's 2014 mega and major processes mapping, and [12] maturity assessment framework. The researchers believe that Petkovic provides a balanced and comprehensive classification of higher education business processes using four hierarchical levels: mega processes, major processes, sub-processes, activities and tasks.…”

“… Does the organization have the right approach to understanding and communicating with its customers to succeed in a digital environment? [12] The author in [16] study provide a similar presentation of higher education business processes and example of new digital trends, as shown in Table III. The literature shows that digital transformation is usually faced with a number of challenges.…”

“…While digitization is concerned with transforming analog objects into digital representations, digitalization is concerned with improving processes by use of digitized data and programs, also known as automation [10]. Digital transformation is concerned with transforming organizational processes; build new competencies and models through digital technologies in a profound and strategic way [12]. Digital transformation refers to an organizational change realized by means of digital technologies and business models with the aim to improve organization's operational performance.…”

“…Those challenges cannot be addressed using manual forms and processes. Higher education institutions today must integrate digital technologies into their business to a much greater extent than before [12] and [15].…”

Improving Academic Decision-Making through Course Evaluation Technology

“…More broadly, LA and AA tools are used to improve HEI' processes and workflows, measure academic and institutional data, and improve organizational effectiveness [9] and [23]. Table 1.…”