Hi all,
Our next Research IT Reading Group <https://wikihub.berkeley.edu/display/istrit/Research+IT+Reading+Group?src=breadcrumbs-parent> topic is: Learning Data and Analytics: The Promise and Pitfalls. *When:* Thursday, January 28 from noon - 1pm *Where:* 200C Warren Hall, 2195 Hearst St (see building access instructions on parent page <https://wikihub.berkeley.edu/display/istrit/Research+IT+Reading+Group>). *Event format:* The reading group is a brown bag lunch (bring your own) with a short <20 min talk followed by ~40 min group discussion. *Presenter:* Jenn Stringer, Associate CIO, Academic Engagement and Director, Educational Technology Services *Facilitator:* David Greenbaum, Research IT Join us for our upcoming reading group with Jenn Stringer, Associate CIO, Academic Engagement and Director, Educational Technology Services. We will discuss learning data and learning analytics and concerns. A LOT of data is being collected about the learning behavior of our students by us, “the institution”, and by vendors that we do and don’t have contracts with. This data can be used to provide insights into specific learner behavior and to fuel research on best educational practices. Who has ownership and access to this data? What are the privacy and ethical implications? What role does the academy have in shaping the conversation? ==== *Please review the following prior to our 1/28 meeting*: - "The Next Generation Digital Learning Environment", EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative <https://wikihub.berkeley.edu/download/attachments/124519097/The%20Next%20Generation%20Digital%20Learning%20Environment%20eli3035.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1453404557608&api=v2> - "An Overview of Learning Analytics" (draft), Jim Williamson, UCLA Office of Information Technology <https://wikihub.berkeley.edu/download/attachments/124519097/Learning%20Analytics%20-%20A%20Briefing%20Document.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1453404557625&api=v2> *Optional reading:* - Oral Roberts University is requiring Fitbits for freshman tied into Blackboard <http://www.newson6.com/story/30920656/wearing-fitness-trackers-now-mandatory-for-oru-freshman> - The Promise and Limits of ‘Learning Analytics <https://t.co/Wyz8nW6CKZ> ’ - Blowing off Class? We Know <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/03/opinion/blowing-off-class-we-know.html>
