Transforming the Measurement of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education by Ala

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Revolvingaround the real work done on a daily basis by those in the field,it describes how organizations can be better structured for quality learning, showcasesnew tools for gathering emergent feedback, and demonstrates how that feedback can be used effectively across organizations.

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Transforming the Measurement of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education proposes a dynamic new model for educational measurement by reconceptualizing the field of learning analytics. Revolving around the agency and daily work of those in the field, this book describes how colleges and universities can be better structured for quality learning, showcases new tools for gathering emergent feedback, and demonstrates how that feedback can be used effectively across higher education organizations. Leaders and practitioners at all levels are offered new approaches for organizational and technological design that ensure the type of data and the way it is gathered serve the ultimate goal of high quality learning and teaching.

Author Biography

Alan Bain is Professor of Innovation in Learning, Teaching, and Technology in the Faculty of Education at Charles Stuart University, Australia.Nicholas Drengenberg is Academic Secretary and Manager in the Office of Academic Governance at Charles Stuart University, Australia.

Table of Contents

ContentsForewordAcknowledgementsChapter One Is There Learning in Learning Analytics? Introduction and OverviewHow is Learning Analytics Done?What Are We Doing and Why?How Do People Really Use Data?The Education GapProximal and Distal DataOrganizations, Scale and NetworksSurveillance and EthicsSmarter Tools, Edge TechnologyThe Maturity of a Young FieldTakeawaysChapter Two Creating the Context for Emergent FeedbackIntroduction and OverviewThe ProblemUnderstanding ContextA Context for Learning and TeachingComparabilityModels of LearningEducational Productivity ResearchVisibilityProfessional ControlThe Scope of the Learning and Teaching ContextImplications for Emergent Feedback and Learning AnalyticsTakeawaysChapter Three Emergent Feedback: The New Learning AnalyticsIntroduction and OverviewUnderstanding Emergent FeedbackEmergent Feedback in ActionEmergent Feedback at ScaleAttributionTechnologyClarifyingUltima Thule – The Ultimate Goal Chapter Four AgencyIntroduction and OverviewWhat is Agency?Networked Agency: Actor Network TheoryAgency without professional controlWhy is education different?The Tardean TurnGabriel Tarde, agency and scaleScaleTakeawaysChapter Five The Emergent Feedback OrganizationIntroduction and OverviewCharacteristics of an Emergent Feedback OrganizationAbsence of Professional ControlA Distal SchemaThe Agency of HierarchyNo Emergent FeedbackExternal ForcesBusy with Distal DataThe Emergent Feedback Organization in ActionProfessional Control AgencySelf-Similar Distributed LeadershipEmergent FeedbackDynamic ChangeImplicationsTakeawaysChapter Six The Ethics of Emergent FeedbackIntroduction and OverviewEthical Issues: Current PerspectivesGetting it Right – Ethical UtilityBest Practice CommitmentsAccuracy and TransparencyRights and Ethical ProcessEthical Themes in an Emergent Feedback OrganizationProfessional Codes of Ethics – A Point of ComparisonImplications: Making a Different CaseTakeawaysChapter Seven The Technology of Emergent FeedbackIntroduction and OverviewTechnology in EducationThinking Differently About Technology – Actual and VirtualThe ActualThe VirtualConway's LawThe Principles of Professionally Controlled Technologies: A True 'Virtual'Agent-Based DevelopmentDesign MethodologySmarter ToolkitsImplications: New TechnologiesTakeawaysChapter Eight ChangeIntroduction and OverviewThe Proximal IssueState of the Art Paradigm BuildingCrossing the BorderImplications for Learning AnalyticsExpecting the IncompleteTakeawaysChapter Nine Where to from Here?CompatibilityThe Maturity IndexCulture/ProcessData/Reporting/ToolsInvestmentExpertiseGovernance/InfrastructureSameness and CompetitionChanging the GamePotential DifferentiatorsFinal thoughtsTakeawaysIndex

Details ISBN1138118893 Author Nicholas Drengenberg Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2016 ISBN-10 1138118893 ISBN-13 9781138118898 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title TRANSFORMING THE MEASUREMENT O Language English Media Book Birth 1957 DEWEY 378.166 Affiliation Charles Stuart University, Australia Pages 172 Publication Date 2016-03-07 AU Release Date 2016-03-07 NZ Release Date 2016-03-07 UK Release Date 2016-03-07 Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white Alternative 9781138118881 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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