In order to exchange learning resources via educational mediators, resources need to be described with metadata in a coherent manner. Metadata for learning resources has become a widely discussed research topic, but the concept is still too loosely defined to provide guidelines for its use. With this paper we aim to contribute to the design of metadata models, which serve as vehicles for defini...

The following link provides a well-referenced introduction to learning analytics, a relatively new field of data collection for educational purposes. The site offers definitions of terms, history, methods, uses, software, ethical issues, and resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_analytics [1] The link below provides information on educational data mining, including such topics as us...

The following link provides a well-referenced introduction to learning analytics, a relatively new field of data collection for educational purposes. The site offers definitions of terms, history, methods, uses, software, ethical issues, and resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_analytics [1] The link below provides information on educational data mining, including such topics as us...

The following link provides a well-referenced introduction to learning analytics, a relatively new field of data collection for educational purposes. The site offers definitions of terms, history, methods, uses, software, ethical issues, and resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_analytics [1] The link below provides information on educational data mining, including such topics as us...

The following link provides a well-referenced introduction to learning analytics, a relatively new field of data collection for educational purposes. The site offers definitions of terms, history, methods, uses, software, ethical issues, and resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_analytics [1] The link below provides information on educational data mining, including such topics as us...

This study presents a comprehensive picture of educational governance in California and describes how that structure affects decision making. The questions it explores include: 1. What analytic framework can help policymakers to better understand California’s complex education governance system? 2. Are there specific indicators of effectiveness that can be used to evaluate the governance system...

The following link provides a well-referenced introduction to learning analytics, a relatively new field of data collection for educational purposes. The site offers definitions of terms, history, methods, uses, software, ethical issues, and resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_analytics [1] The link below provides information on educational data mining, including such topics as us...

International educational institutes are aiming to be accredited by local and international accreditation agencies such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and so forth to be recognized by stakeholders. The institutes are striving to meet the stakeholders’ expectations by integrating quality in all stand...

There are ample studies that demonstrate how digital technologies can be used effectively to facilitate teaching and learning in the 21st century. However, the insights gained from these studies often do not result in the uptake of technologies in educational practice (Voogt & Knezek, 2008). It is increasingly agreed upon that the implementation of digital technologies in education needs a syst...