ERIC Number: EJ1416299
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 11
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Effects of Dashboard Usage on eLearning Interactions and Academic Achievement of Distance Education Students
Journal of Educators Online, v21 n1 2024
Learning processes can now be transferred to digital environments, allowing for the tracking of learners' digital footprints. The field of learning analytics focuses on the efficient use of these digital records to improve both learning experiences and processes. Dashboards are the tangible outputs of learning analytics. The use of dashboards in elearning has gained attention due to their potential impact on student interactions and academic success. In this study, we used a posttest control group design to examine the effects of dashboard use on 15,321 distance education students' elearning involvement and academic achievement. Results showed that dashboard use was associated with higher elearning interactions, but we observed no significant difference in end-of-term grades. This suggests that while dashboards may enhance student engagement in online learning, their effect on academic performance may be limited. The academic effects of dashboard use may only be observed in the long term.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Academic Achievement, Educational Technology, College Students, Learning Analytics
Journal of Educators Online. Grand Canyon University, 23300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017. e-mail: CIRT@gcu.edu. Web site: https://www.thejeo.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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