Learning Analytics and Teaching Analytics: The Similarities and Differences
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Analytics in education which constitutes of Learning Analytics and Teaching Analytics arouses great attention among researchers and practitioners in the current climate. The use of analytics in education enables educational data to be collected and analysed to serve the needs of all stakeholders to improve the educational process. The present paper gives an overview of Learning Analytics and Teaching Analytics and explores its similarities and differences, as well as the confusion that has been raised between the two defined terms. Alongside, the analytics selection flowchart presented in this paper provides a breakdown on the analytics research direction for Learning Analytics and Teaching Analytics. A deeper and varied understanding of Learning Analytics and Teaching Analytics is imperative for establishing effective and accurate analytical tools alongside with recommendations for improvement in the future.
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