Learning Analytics Principles of Use: Making Ethics Actionable
This ½ day interactive workshop, open to anyone, is designed to continue community discussions around making ethics actionable for learning analytics practitioners. Using a strong theoretical underpinning, the workshop focuses on how to advance the practical application of learning analytics principles / codes of practice at various institutions. Participatory discussions form the basis of this workshop where participants engage with resources and peers to develop plans for action to take back to their institution.
Key words: learning analytics, ethics, privacy, code of practice, principles of application
Key words: learning analytics, ethics, privacy, code of practice, principles of application
References
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