Student Data in the Digital Era: An Overview of Current Practices

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Data Governance Data Privacy Data Security Learning Analytics Student Information Systems Student Learning Support Student Success Student Experience

Abstract

Ithaka S+R’s newest publication “Student Data in the Digital Era: An Overview of Current Practices “ was written by Rayane Alamuddin, Jessie Brown,  and Martin Kurzweil.

To provide an overview of the student data landscape, the authors reviewed initiatives in three broad categories:

  • Research: Student data are used to conduct empirical studies designed primarily to advance knowledge in the field, though with the potential to influence institutional practices and interventions.

  • Application: Student data are used to inform changes in institutional practices, programs, or policies, in order to improve student learning and support.

  • Representation: Student data are used to report on the educational experiences and achievements of students to internal and external audiences, in ways that are more extensive and nuanced than the traditional transcript.

 

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