Perspectives and Opportunities for Learning Analytics Integration: A Qualitative Study in Mexican Universities
Por:
Bautista-Godínez T., Castañeda-Garza G., Mora R.P., Ceballos H.G., de la Luz V.L., Moreno-Salinas J.G., Zavala-Sierra I.R., Santos-Solórzano R., Arellano C.I.M., Sánchez-Mendiola M.
Publicada:
1 ene 2024
Resumen:
The adoption of learning analytics (LA) in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Mexico is still at an early stage despite increasing global interest and advances in the field. The use of educational data remains a challenging puzzle for many universities, which strive to provide students, teachers, and institutional administrators with information and insights to better understand their performance. The objective of this study was to identify the perspectives of teachers, students, and administrators about the use of educational data to explore opportunities for the adoption and integration of LA in three different Mexican universities. A qualitative approach was used, adopting instruments and guidelines previously developed in the framework of Learning Analytics for Latin America (LALA) project, adapting them to the Mexican context. Methods included 1) structured interviews with high-level institutional administrators and 2) focus groups with students, teachers, and other educational administrators. Results showed that perceptions are oriented toward improving school performance through data-based feedback, with ethical responsibility. Emergent categories were physical and mental health, development of healthy relationships and well-being, feedback style, and governance in a bureaucratic setting. The specific modern construct of LA still needs to be internalized and disseminated to Mexican universities’ educational stakeholders to increase the likelihood of successful adoption. © 2024, Society for Learning Analytics Research (SOLAR). All rights reserved.
Filiaciones:
Bautista-Godínez T.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Castañeda-Garza G.:
Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Tecnológico, N.L, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico
Mora R.P.:
Department of Public Policy, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Económicas Administrativas, (University Center for Economic and Administrative Sciences), Universidad de Guadalajara, Periférico Norte N° 799 Núcleo Universitario, C. Prol. Belenes, Jal, Zapopan, 45100, Mexico
Ceballos H.G.:
Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, Tecnológico, N.L, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico
de la Luz V.L.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Moreno-Salinas J.G.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Zavala-Sierra I.R.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Santos-Solórzano R.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Arellano C.I.M.:
Department of Public Policy, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Económicas Administrativas, (University Center for Economic and Administrative Sciences), Universidad de Guadalajara, Periférico Norte N° 799 Núcleo Universitario, C. Prol. Belenes, Jal, Zapopan, 45100, Mexico
Sánchez-Mendiola M.:
Coordination of Open University, Educational Innovation and Distance Education, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Cto. Exterior s/n, C.U., Coyoacán, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
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