Learning and Work: Professional Learning Analytics

Littlejohn, Allison (2017). Learning and Work: Professional Learning Analytics. In: Lang, Charles; Siemens, George; Wise, Alyssa and Gasevic, Dragan eds. Handbook of Learning Analytics. Society for Learning Analytics Research, pp. 269–277.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18608/hla17.023

Abstract

Learning for work takes various forms, from formal training to informal learning through work activities. In many work settings, professionals collaborate via networked environments leaving various forms of digital traces and “clickstream” data. These data can be exploited through learning analytics (LA) to make both formal and informal learning processes traceable and visible to support professionals with their learning. This chapter examines the state-of-the-art in professional learning analytics (PLA) by considering how professionals learn, putting forward a vision for PLA, and analyzing examples of analytics in action in professional settings. LA can address affective and motivational learning issues as well as technical and practical expertise; it can intelligently align individual learning activities with organizational learning goals. PLA is set to form a foundation for future learning and work.

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• Item ORO ID
• 51325
• Item Type
• Book Section
• ISBN
• 0-9952408-0-9, 978-0-9952408-0-3
• Keywords
• professional learning; learning analytics; workplace learning; big data
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• Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
• Research Group
• Health and Wellbeing PRA (Priority Research Area)
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• © 2017 The Author
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• Allison Littlejohn