An Intelligent Interactive Visualizer to Improve Blended Learning in Higher Education

Abstract

Universities tend to design, create and evaluate new learning activities to enhance the learning environment for both students and teachers. Furthermore, higher educational institutes are finding solutions to create more personalized learning environments. There is an opportunity to improve the learning environment by applying Learning Analytics to educational data generated by learners interacting with Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and other digital learning tools. More personalized learning environments can be implemented by applying Learning Analytics on Learning Designs. Students' learning progress can be captured through Learning Dashboards in real-time by applying Learning Analytics during the course run-time. We can improve Blended Learning through the synergy between Learning Analytics and Learning Design. This paper provides an outline of a research project which aims to link Learning Design with Learning Analytics in order to enhance the learning environments and improve both teachers and student satisfaction. The paper provides the proposed framework of a Digital Learning Tool (Intelligent Interactive Visualizer) and sets out the program of research and development. The expected outcomes of the research project also discussed.