Fessl Angela, Kowald Dominik, Susana López Sola, Ana Moreno, Ricardo Alonso, Maturana, Thalmann_TU Stefan
2018
Learning analytics deals with tools and methods for analyzing anddetecting patterns in order to support learners while learning in formal as wellas informal learning settings. In this work, we present the results of two focusgroups in which the effects of a learning resource recommender system and adashboard based on analytics for everyday learning were discussed from twoperspectives: (1) knowledge workers as self-regulated everyday learners (i.e.,informal learning) and (2) teachers who serve as instructors for learners (i.e.,formal learning). Our findings show that the advantages of analytics for everydaylearning are three-fold: (1) it can enhance the motivation to learn, (2) it canmake learning easier and broadens the scope of learning, and (3) it helps to organizeand to systematize everyday learning.
Iacopo Vagliano, Franziska Günther, Mathias Heinz, Aitor Apaolaza, Irina Bienia, Breitfuß Gert, Till Blume, Chrysa Collyda, Fessl Angela, Sebastian Gottfried, Hasitschka Peter, Jasmin Kellermann, Thomas Köhler, Annalouise Maas, Vasileios Mezaris, Ahmed Saleh, Andrzej Skulimowski, Thalmann_TU Stefan, Markel Vigo, Wertner Alfred, Michael Wiese, Ansgar Scherp
2018
In the Big Data era, people can access vast amounts of information, but often lack the time, strategies and tools to efficiently extract the necessary knowledge from it. Research and innovation staff needs to effectively obtain an overview of publications, patents, funding opportunities, etc., to derive an innovation strategy. The MOVING platform enables its users to improve their information literacy by training how to exploit data mining methods in their daily research tasks. Through a novel integrated working and training environment, the platform supports the education of data-savvy information professionals and enables them to deal with the challenges of Big Data and open innovation.