Learning Analytics for Blended Learning: A Systematic Review of Theory, Methodology, and Ethical Considerations

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  • Nina Bergdahl Stockholm University, Sweden
  • Jalal Nouri Stockholm University, Sweden
  • Thashmee Karunaratne Stockholm University, Sweden
  • Muhammad Afzaal Stockholm University, Sweden
  • Mohammed Saqr

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijai.v2i2.17887

Keywords:

litterature review, learning analytics, blended learning, systematic review

Abstract


Learning Analytics (LA) approaches in Blended Learning (BL) research is becoming an established field. In the light of previous critiqued toward LA for not being grounded in theory, the General Data Protection and a renewed focus on individuals’ integrity, this review aims to explore the use of theories, the methodological and analytic approaches in educational settings, along with surveying ethical and legal considerations. The review also maps and explores the outcomes and discusses the pitfalls and potentials currently seen in the field. Journal articles and conference papers were identified through systematic search across relevant databases. 70 papers met the inclusion criteria:  they applied LA within a BL setting, were peer-reviewed, full-papers, and if they were in English. The results reveal that the use of theoretical and methodological approaches was disperse, we identified approaches of BL not included in categories of BL in existing BL literature and suggest these may be referred to as hybrid blended learning, that ethical considerations and legal requirements have often been overlooked. We highlight critical issues that contribute to raise awareness and inform alignment for future research to ameliorate diffuse applications within the field of LA.

Author Biography

Jalal Nouri, Stockholm University, Sweden

Associate professor

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Bergdahl, N., Nouri, J., Karunaratne, T., Afzaal, M., & Saqr, M. (2020). Learning Analytics for Blended Learning: A Systematic Review of Theory, Methodology, and Ethical Considerations. International Journal of Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Education (iJAI), 2(2), pp. 46–79. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijai.v2i2.17887

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