NUS's Digital Learning Journey in Enhancing Teaching and Learning
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The document outlines the digital learning initiatives of NUS, focusing on the role of the ALSET in enhancing teaching methods through research and innovative technologies. It emphasizes the necessity for more research on learning strategies, particularly within the Asian context, and discusses the creation of a comprehensive data lake to analyze student performance and interaction. Additionally, it highlights faculty involvement in research and external partnerships to improve educational outcomes.
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- 1. NUS’s Digital Learning Journey in Enhancing Teaching and Learning Kan Min-Yen, Deputy Director NUS Institute for the Application of Learning Science and Educational Technology (ALSET) Slides available at: http://bit.ly/alset-dls17
- 2. NUS Institute for the Application of Learning Science and Educational Technology (ALSET) Slides available at: http://bit.ly/alset-dls17
- 3. NUS Institute for the Application of Learning Science and Educational Technology (ALSET) Slides available at: http://bit.ly/alset-dls17
- 4. NUS Institute for the Application of Learning Science and Educational Technology (ALSET) We help learners learn.
- 5. ALSET: Three Strands We help learners learn. 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore Research We conduct original research on learning science, technology, and pedagogy. Innovation We promote novel and entrepreneurial projects that improve learning outcomes. Education We work to ensure the latest research and learning technologies have broad impact. 5
- 6. The Challenge More research needed on how learners learn • New technologies, pedagogies, and policies are changing how students and teachers approach education • Most research up to now are contextualized only in the Western world à understanding of the Asian context missing Best practices don’t always make it to the classroom • Proven technologies and pedagogies are often overlooked • Students, teachers, and administrators lack data about their effectiveness and how to improve 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 6
- 7. ALSET – What we do The Challenge Outline Research Data: The Data Lake Research Model: Faculty Involvement External Partnerships 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 7
- 8. Our Approach ALSET uses the latest advances in data and technology to achieve impact. 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore Data We manage a “data lake” for NUS that includes data on student behaviors, performance, and long-term outcomes. Technology Our team includes experts in machine learning, data analytics, learning science, and education technology. Impact We help translate the latest advances in learning science and technology into solutions for students and teachers. 8
- 9. Data Lake ALSET Data Warehouse: The Data Lake 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 9
- 10. Data Lake Registrar Data ALSET Data Warehouse: The Data Lake 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 10
- 11. Data Lake Registrar DataLearning Management System Logs 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 11
- 12. Data Lake Registrar DataLearning Management System Logs Student Feedback and Surveys 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 12
- 13. Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 13
- 14. Students Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 14
- 15. Students Faculty Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 15
- 16. Students FacultyPolicy Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 16
- 17. Students FacultyPolicy Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data Dashboards 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 17
- 18. Students FacultyPolicy Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data Dashboards 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 18
- 19. Students FacultyPolicy Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data Dashboards 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 19
- 20. Students FacultyPolicy Data Lake Registrar Data LMS Logs Student Feedback and Surveys Mobility Data Dashboards 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 20
- 21. ALSET Data Lake To facilitate business intelligence and analytics and research activities involving university data by: Consolidating multiple datasets from multiple sources and systems Enabling access to raw (or near-raw) data for researchers and analysts Providing blanket, simplified access in coordination with the NUS Institutional Review Board 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 21
- 22. Envisioned Datasets 1. Registrar Data 2. LMS Transaction Logs (IVLE) 3. Graduate Employment Survey 4. Wi-Fi Access Logs 5. Email Header Metadata 6. Student Feedback 7. Job Placement and Salary data 8. Co-curricular Activities 9. Student Housing 10. Internship 11. Medical Excuse Logs Completed Slated, Not yet prioritized 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 22
- 23. ALSET – What we do The Challenge Research Data: The Data Lake Outline Research Model: Faculty Involvement External Partnerships 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 23
- 24. Faculty Involvement Research Strand Research Theme Leads Translational Technology Lead Core Faculty – Intervention Research Affiliated Faculty – Intervention Facilitator Allied Faculty Innovation Strand Learning Innovation Lab 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 24
- 25. Archipelago: Large Class Interaction Platform
- 26. Archipelago: Large Class Interaction Platform Teammates: Peer Evaluation
- 27. Coursemology: Gamified LMS 27 Archipelago: Large Class Interaction Platform Teammates: Peer Evaluation
- 28. Coursemology: Gamified LMS 28 WordNews: Co-opting news for language learning Archipelago: Large Class Interaction Platform Teammates: Peer Evaluation
- 29. Faculty Involvement Research Strand Research Theme Leads Translational Technology Lead Core Faculty – Intervention Research Affiliated Faculty – Intervention Facilitator Allied Faculty Innovation Strand Learning Innovation Lab Education Strand ALS 1010 Learning to Learn ALS 1020 Learning to Choose 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 29
- 30. Research Lead Partnership Neuroscience Basis • To be confirmed Teaching and Learning Excellence • Patricia Chen (Psychology) Social and Networks Analysis • Tuan Q Phan (Information Systems and Analytics) Economics • To be confirmed 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore Translation Technology Lead: Joseph Jay Williams (Information Systems and Analytics) Research Theme Leads: 30
- 31. Faculty Involvement Research Strand Research Theme Leads Translational Technology Lead Core Faculty – Intervention Research Affiliated Faculty – Intervention Facilitator Allied Faculty Innovation Strand Learning Innovation Lab Education Strand ALS 1010 Learning to Learn ALS 1020 Learning to Choose 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 31
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- 33. Challenge Statements What will learning look like in 5 years? How do we begin to collect better evidence of learning taking place? How do we provide students with better feedback and guidance? What more can we do if provisioned with other “missing” data? 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 33
- 34. Storyboards 34
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- 38. Collaborative Learning Learning with & from your peers 38
- 39. Many Subjects | Many Levels - All you need is a smartphone and an abundance of curiosity 39
- 40. Experiential Learning - Taking photos for tasks set by the teacher 40
- 41. Discovery Journal Hall of Fame 41
- 42. Getting Better With Each Pitch 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 42
- 43. Faculty Involvement Research Strand Research Theme Leads Translational Technology Lead Core Faculty – Intervention Research Affiliated Faculty – Intervention Facilitator Allied Faculty Innovation Strand Learning Innovation Lab Education Strand ALS 1010 Learning to Learn ALS 1020 Learning to Choose 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 43
- 44. Education Strand On completion of the module, learners should: • Assess their strengths and weaknesses in their prior approach to learning • Identify and defend learning strategies they use in other modules • Create their own repertoire of self- selected learning strategies to enhance their learning independently • Identify the characteristics of high quality learning via learning science • Develop a personal plan and a learning philosophy, based on self- awareness and understanding. 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore Fun Man Fung (Chemistry) and others 44
- 45. ALSET – What we do The Challenge The Data Lake Faculty Involvement Outline External Partnerships 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 45
- 46. CDTL Teacher Training ALSET Research on Learning CIT IT Support for Teachers 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore The Teaching and Learning Landscape of NUS 46
- 47. Get Involved We are interested in research and external funding and partnerships. Have an intervention? ➠ Work with our Affiliated faculty Interested in having educational technology and interventions in your classroom? ➠ Work with our Core faculty 28 Sep 2017 - 5th EduCon, Singapore 47
- 48. Get in touch with us http://www.nus.edu.sg/alset or better by using the following: Email us: Get this slide deck: Slides available at: http://bit.ly/alset-dls17