Glossary

In the context of this framework, data is understood as the information we collect about students which may come from numerous forms, e.g., tests, learners’ interaction with learning resources or activities, etc.

In the context of this framework, data is the information we collect about students. It can come from forms, tests, learners’ interaction with learning resources or activities, etc.

The ability to find, evaluate and read data critically, often beyond their numerical and quantitative form. Learning analytics focuses on the collection and generation of learners’ data to improve teaching and learning experiences. However, it depends on teachers’ and learners’ digital literacy skills whether LA-generated data informs teaching and learning or not. 

Information and data of value to an investigation that is stored on, received or transmitted by an electronic device (Electronic CSI, 2008).