Update from the Learning Analytics Report Card (LARC) project
New features have been added to the LARC interface, including sentiment analysis and a summary of the data
Sharing the findings from the Artcasting project - Cultural Heritage, Digital Engagement and Visitor Experience - 25 May 2016
Dissemination activities, including an open event in Edinburgh on 25 May 2016.
Counting down to LAK16 and L@S
The Centre for Research in Digital Education at Edinburgh is hosting two major international conferences this April.
We are recruiting: Research Associate in learning analytics
We are looking for a Research Associate to work with a multi-disciplinary team on a learning analytics policy and strategy framework for higher education.
Children and Technology at Edinburgh International Science Festival
Andrew Manches, Judy Robertson, Lydia Plowman and other colleagues and students will be running a drop-in workshop on Children and Technology as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Cultural heritage sparks: our new academic network launches
The new Digital Cultural Heritage Network launches next week, with networking, research conversations and Rebecca Sinker from the Tate discussing: Tomato Tomato (təˈmātō, təˈmätō): Fruitful conversations and cultural misunderstandings in digital research collaborations.
New book: Posthumanism and the Massive Open Online Course by Jeremy Knox
Jeremy Knox - lecturer in Digital Education in the Centre - has published a new book which is now available for order and inspection copies: Posthumanism and the Massive Open Online Course: Contaminating the Subject of Global Education.
Honorary appointments of top researchers in learning analytics with the school
Professor Shane Dawson and Professor George Siemens have been appointed as honorary professors and Dr. Ryan Baker as an honorary fellow with the Moray House School of Education. The pioneers in the field of learning analytics, Baker, Dawson, and Siemens bring world-class research expertise, extensive social networks, and commitment to innovation and promotion of digital education.
Call for papers: Special issue on Learning Analytics in IEEE TLT
Paper submissions are invited for a special issue on Learning Analytics for the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies.
Launch of Centre for Research in Digital Education
The Digital Education Centre formally launched on 26th November at a party in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the High Street, Edinburgh.
We had an excellent and well-attended night, and it was great to have so many colleagues, students and friends come and share the celebration.
We celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the MSc in Digital Education at the same time, and with graduation happening the following day, were able to welcome many of our graduands too.