Understanding Learner Behaviour in Online Courses through Learning Analytics

Abstract

Building an effective online course requires an understanding of learning analytics. The study assumes significance in the COVID 19 pandemic situation as there is a sudden surge in online courses. Analysis of the online course using the data generated from the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS), Google Forms and Google Analytics was carried out to understand the tenants of an effective online course. About 515 learners participated in the initial pre-training needs & expectations’ survey and 472 learners gave feedback at the end, apart from the real-time data generated from LMS and Google Analytics during the course period. This case study analysed online learning behaviour and the supporting learning environment and suggest critical factors to be at the centre stage in the design and development of online courses; leads to the improved online learning experience and thus the quality of education. User needs, quality of resources and effectiveness of online courses are equally important in taking further online courses.

Sustaining Pre-Service Teachers’ Virtual Engagement in a Health Education Course through Interactive Buzz Sessions

“…To increase the engagement of the students in learning, various techniques were developed and proposed (Cole et al, 2021;Raju et al, 2021;Yu et al, 2021;Kirby et al, 2020). Students appreciate the essence of completing a task that requires them to imply these tasks or skills in the real world (Cole et al, 2021).…”

“…With that, collaborative effort helps students to engage in activities within the online set-up. In the online set-up, there are new sets of approaches to give effective and quality instructions wherein teachers must be more innovative to ensure quality and engaging classes (Raju et al, 2021). It was suggested that the utilization of game-based approaches helps students to be more engaged and to be competitive which would result in better academic performance.…”

“…Since we are now in an online learning environment, we are now utilizing the use of online platforms. Raju et al (2021) claimed that the use of google classroom is effective in giving students materials and assignments.…”