Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project number: 2023-1-NL01-KA220-HED-000155675. Description of case Overview: - Problem: Universities, especially ones that are fully online, often see students struggle and drop out of courses. This can happen for many reasons – maybe the student is new and overwhelmed, or the workload is unexpectedly heavy. - Possible solution: The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in Spain is developing a special computer system called the Learning Intelligent System (LIS) to address this problem. The LIS is designed to help students stay on track and succeed in their courses. - How LIS Works: - It watches how students are doing throughout the course. - It uses past student data to predict if someone might be struggling. - It shows students and teachers how things are going with a simple "traffic light" system. - It sends personalised messages to students who may need some extra help. Research: - Researchers tested the LIS in two economics courses over two semesters. - Researchers compared students' grades and how many dropped out when the LIS was used to a semester when it wasn't. - Researchers also asked students what they thought of the LIS system in a survey. Lessons learned Performance impact: - The LIS system can improve student outcomes: The data demonstrates that the LIS is associated with improved grades and reduced dropout rates, suggesting the system's potential to positively impact student success. - Early intervention is crucial: The strong link between early learning activity (ALA) performance and overall course success highlights the importance of timely feedback and support – areas where the LIS system excels. Student perception: - Students value the LIS system: The positive student feedback indicates that learners perceive the LIS as effective, useful, and supportive of their learning process. - Younger learners may derive greater benefit: The LIS system seems especially well-received by younger learners, possibly due to its role in aiding self-regulation and managing the demands of online learning.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzYwNDE=