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LEARNING ANALYTICS THEORY AND PRACTICE

EDPSYCH 525
Course Description

Application of data mining techniques to large educational datasets to gain important insights into how people learn. Examines the spectrum of prevalent learning analytics methods and applications, from institutional effectiveness, to classroom-level interventions, to standardized assessments, and beyond.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.85

-2.69% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
84.62%

-11.15% from Historical

Class Size
13

-7.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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