Can we predict success from log data in VLEs? Classification of interactions for learning analytics and their relation with performance in VLE-supported F2F and online learning

Computers in Human Behavior

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 542-550

  Agudo Peregrina, Ángel F ^a   Iglesias Pradas, Santiago ^a   Conde González, Miguel Ángel ^b   Hernández García, Ángel ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LEÓN   (Spain)

Author keywords

Academic performance; e Learning; Educational data; Interactions; Learning analytics; Virtual learning environments

Indexed keywords

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE; DATA EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS; EDUCATIONAL DATA; ELECTRONIC LEARNING; LEARNING ANALYTICS; LEARNING MODALITIES; THEORY AND PRACTICE; VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS;

BEAM PLASMA INTERACTIONS; COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION; TEACHING;

E-LEARNING;

EID: 84892436720     PISSN: 07475632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2013.05.031     Document Type: Article

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