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Emergent Practices of Learning Analytics in K-12 Classrooms
Life Skills encompass a range of abilities and competencies that enable individuals to navigate the challenges of everyday life effectively, including communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
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Designing Social Learning Analytics for Collaborative Learning Using Virtual Reality, Life Skill, and STEM Approach
Ranjit Singha (Christ University, India), Surjit Singha (Kristu Jayanti College, India), Alphonsa Diana Haokip (Rajiv Gandhi University, India), Jishamol Thomas (Christ University, India), G. Sabeena (Christ University, India), and Melita Stephen Natal (Amity University, India)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0066-4.ch007
Abstract
This chapter explores the design of social learning analytics for collaborative learning, incorporating virtual reality, life skills, and a STEM approach. Researchers employ social learning analytics, an emerging field that combines social network analysis and learning analytics, to gain insights into collaborative learning environments. The chapter emphasizes integrating virtual reality, life skills, and STEM in social learning analytics, covering data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and pedagogical applications. It also explores key considerations for designing social learning analytics in collaborative learning, encompassing the development of tools and assessment strategies. Finally, the chapter looks ahead to future directions and prospects for social learning analytics in collaborative learning.
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