Science for Education Today, 2019, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 73–87
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Prediction of student performance in blended learning utilizing learning analytics data

Ozerova G. P. 1 (Vladivostok, Russian Federation), Pavlenko G. F. 1 (Vladivostok, Russian Federation)
1 Far Eastern Federal University
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Abstract: 

Introduction. This paper is devoted to predicting performance of students involved in blended learning. The objective of the research is to identify characteristics of predicting student performance in blended learning using learning analytics data.
Materials and Methods. Primary methods used in the research are the following: theoretical analysis and generalization of previous studies, theoretical and practical methods of educational research, statistical processing of empirical data, machine learning and random events modelling.
Results. The research has found that predication has to be based on the criteria which determine learning success. Metrics for the criteria can be obtained through learning analytics data. Students should be split into groups according to their academic performance every time they complete their assignments in order to identify low performers who require support from academic staff. In order to predict future performance more efficiently, we need to accumulate dynamics of how students get re-classified into groups using discrete Markov Chains.
Conclusions. Prediction of student performance based on learning analytics data allows to identify students who fall into high risk group, predict how students can be distributed among performance groups, and adopt teaching materials to student needs.

Keywords: 

Learning success; Blended learning; Learning management system; Learning analytics; Prediction; Classification; Discrete Markov Chains.

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Prominence Percentile SciVal: 99.464 Online Courses | Learner Behaviour | Blended Learning

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Prediction of student performance in blended learning utilizing learning analytics data

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Ozerova G. P., Pavlenko G. F. Prediction of student performance in blended learning utilizing learning analytics data. Science for Education Today, 2019, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 73–87. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15293/2658-6762.1906.05
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Date of the publication 31.12.2019