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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
This is the chapter that will contain the explanation of the main objectives of the project. This chapter deals with the main purpose and the problem statement of the project.
1.1 Background to the study
This section explores the developments in the area of research. It is used to brief the reader of the development in the field of study.
1.2 Motivation for the research work
This research is important to various sectors. It is important to the government as it will help them implement new ways of teaching and imparting knowledge. It will also help to know whether learning analytics is applicable in learning and if it is, how can be it be improved from the current state it is today.
The findings of the study would be of value to the management institutions of learning regarding learner analytics (Supported by Razvan et al., 2009).
Additionally, it provides researchers and practitioners with better understanding on the use of this technology in learning and how it can be used to improve and enhance learning.
The results of the research are further intended to contribute original knowledge in leaner analytics.
One motivation that helps one to develop interest in this field is the fact that learning is being developed and improved on a daily basis. This is the reason as to why it is interesting to undertake and help in the discovery of new ways of learning.
1.3 Research questions
These are the guiding questions that will be used in carrying out the research. It is used to enable the researcher answer specific questions while undertaking the research.
1.4 Significance of the study
This shows the importance of the research. It what the research will help solve. It could be an economical problem that will be solved or a governance problem.
1.6 Limitation of the study
This section shows the limitations that are associated with the research. It shows the scope of the research and the areas not covered in the research study.
This section will show the possible challenges that might be encountered while carrying out the research paper. It serves to prepare the supervisor and the researcher in the challenges that lie ahead.
1.7 Definition of terms
It entails the terms that will be used in the research.
1.8 Essay structure.
This paper is organised in such as way that the chapyter that folows this is literature review. This is where the work of the other scholars will be dealt with. In chapter three, the research methodolofy will be undertaken. Then comes chapter four which will analyse the results from the research. Chanpter five is the conclusion of the paper.
CHAPTER TWO
LEARNER ANALYTICS AND VISUALTIZATIONS
2.1 The concept of learner analytics and visualizations
This is an introductory explanation of the concept of learning analytics.
2.2 Learner Analytics and visualization Processes
This is an indepth description of the processes involved in the learning analytics and visualization.
2.3 Steps involved in learner analytics and visualization
Description of steps involved in lerning analytics.
The section shall also include;
Web analaytics and collective application Model and how these contribute to learner analytics and visualization.
2.4 Learner analytics tools and resources:
Identifies and explains the tools and resources needed for learining analytics and visualization.
2.5 Learning Analytics Application
It shows the areas where learning analytics can be applied in normal life scenarios.
2.6 Privacy and Ethics issues
This part shows the privacy and ethical issues associated with the use if learner analytics and visualizations. It discusses the privacy issues for users and the ethics to be followed in using learner analytics.
Aim of the study
The study is aimed at exploring learning analytics and techniques that are used for visualisations. The study aims to explore how the learner analytics are used in learning institutions, their effectiveness and how it contributes to learning.
The researcher intends to ask approximately 50 questions. The questions that will be asked are mainly questions that try to find out the role of learning analytics in enhancing the learning process.
These are both open ended and close ended questions to different respondents in the institutions:
1) a) Do you use any learner analytics and visualization techniques in your institution?
Yes
No
b) If yes mention them:
The researcher will carry out research in twelve institutions. The respondents that will be targeted are the teachers, and the students in those institutions. The teachers will give their experience and the students will show how they are viewing this learning process.
