Professor Shane Dawson

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences UniSA Education Futures

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About me

Shane Dawson is the Executive Dean Education Futures and Professor of Learning Analytics at the University of South Australia. Shane's research focuses on topics ranging from creative capacity to social network analysis and the application of learner ICT interaction data to inform and benchmark teaching and learning quality. His current research interests relate to complex systems and academic leadership to aid adoption and application of AI in education.

Shane is a founding executive member of the Society for Learning Analytics Research and past program and conference chair of the International Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference. With the support of many talented colleagues, Shane has been involved in the development... Read more

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Research

Research focus

Specialist Studies in Education
Psychology
Cognitive Sciences
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Education Systems

Highlights

Learning analytics, Educational Technology, Social Network Analysis, Self-regulated learning, creative capacity, Higher Education

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
2025	Jayalath, V, Barthakur, A, Dawson, S, Tingey, J, Crase, L & Kovanović, V 2025, 'Scaling curriculum mapping in higher education: evaluating generative AI's role in curriculum analytics', in AI Cristea et al. (eds), Artificial Intelligence in Education, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 21, pp. 294-308.
2024	Barthakur, A, Marrone, R, Esnaashari, S, Kovanovic, V & Dawson, S 2024, 'A systematic review of studies on decision-making systems for teaching and learning in K-12', in RF Mello et al. (eds), 19th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2024, Proceedings, Part I, Springer Science and Business Media, Austria, pp. 49-63.
2024	Ebbert, D, Claassen, A, Wilson, N, Joksimovic, S, Mirriahi, N & Dawson, S 2024, 'Addressing mind wandering in video-based learning: a comparative study on the impact of interpolated testing and self-explanation', Technology Enhanced Learning for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Springer, Switzerland, part 1, pp. 120-134. 2
2024	Zamecnik, A, Barthakur, A, Wang, H & Dawson, S 2024, 'Mapping employable skills in higher education curriculum using LLMs', Technology Enhanced Learning for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education, Springer, Germany, pp. 18-32. 3
2022	Joksimovic, S, Dawson, S, Barthakur, A, Poquet, O, Wang, Y, Marmolejo-Ramos, F & Siemens, G 2022, 'Mapping the landscape of social and emotional learning analytics', in Y Wang et al. (eds), Social and Emotional Learning and Complex Skills Assessment. Advances in Analytics for Learning and Teaching, Springer, Switzerland, ch. 3, pp. 27-47. Open access 3
2022	Pardo, A, Mirriahi, N, Gašević, D & Dawson, S 2022, 'A model for learning analytics to support personalization in higher education', in R Sharpe, S Bennett & T Varga-Atkins (eds), Handbook of Digital Higher Education, Edward Elgar Publishing, UK, ch. 3, pp. 26-37. Open access
2018	Jovanović, J, Gašević, D, Pardo, A, Mirriahi, N & Dawson, S 2018, 'An analytics-based framework to support teaching and learning in a flipped classroom', in JM Lodge, J Cooney Horvath & L Corrin (eds), Learning analytics in the classroom: translating learning analytics research for teachers, Routledge, US, ch. 9, pp. 131-151.
2017	Pardo, A, Poquet, O, Martínez-Maldonado, R & Dawson, S 2017, 'Provision of data-driven student feedback in LA & EDM', in C Lang et al. (eds), Handbook of learning analytics, Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR), Canada, ch. 14, pp. 163-174. Open access
2017	de Laat, M & Dawson, S 2017, 'Is there anybody out there? Place-based networks for learning: Netmap-a tool for accessing hidden informal learning networks', in L Carvalho, P Goodyear & M de Laat (eds), Place-based spaces for networked learning, Routledge, US, ch. 8, pp. 100-110. 3
2015	Joksimović, S, Kovanović, V, Skrypnyk, O, Gašević, D, Dawson, S & Siemens, G 2015, 'The history and state of online learning', in G Siemens, D Gašević & S Dawson (eds), Preparing for the digital university: a review of the history and current state of distance, blended, and online learning, University of Texas at Arlington, US, ch. 3, pp. 93-131. Open access
2015	Kovanović, V, Joksimović, S, Skrypnyk, O, Gašević, D, Dawson, S & Siemens, G 2015, 'The history and state of distance education', in G Siemens, D Gašević & S Dawson (eds), Preparing for the digital university: a review of the history and current state of distance, blended, and online learning, University of Texas at Arlington, US, ch. 1, pp. 9-54. Open access
2015	Pardo, A & Dawson, S 2015, 'Learning analytics: how can data be used to improve learning practice?', in P Reimann et al. (eds), Measuring and visualizing learning in the information-rich classroom, Taylor and Francis, USA, ch. 4, pp. 41-55. 17 1
2015	Skrypnyk, O, Joksimović, S, Kovanović, V, Dawson, S, Gašević, D & Siemens, G 2015, 'The history and state of blended learning', in G Siemens, D Gašević & S Dawson (eds), Preparing for the digital university: a review of the history and current state of distance, blended, and online learning, University of Texas at Arlington, US, ch. 2, pp. 55-91. Open access
2012	Heathcote, E & Dawson, S 2012, 'The case for an innovations framework for technology-enabled learning environments and knowledge translation', in K Ho et al. (eds), Technology enabled knowledge translation for ehealth : principles and practice, Springer, US, ch. 1, pp. 3-20.
2011	Bridgstock, R, Dawson, S & Hearn, G 2011, 'Cultivating innovation through social relationships: a qualitative study of outstanding Australian innovators in science and technology and the creative industries', in Anabela Mesquita (ed.), Technology for creativity and innovation: tools, techniques and applications, IGI Global, USA, ch. 5, pp. 104-120. 8
2011	McWilliam, E, Dawson, SP & Tan, J 2011, 'Less elusive, more explicit: the challenge of 'seeing' creativity in action', in P Thomson & J Sefton-Green (eds), Researching creative learning: methods and issues, Routledge, US, ch. 11, pp. 113-125. 8
2010	McWilliam, E & Dawson, S 2010, 'Flocking together : how to optimise the value of your doctoral network', in C Denholm, T Evans & T Evans (eds), Beyond doctorates downunder: maximising the impact of your doctorate, ACER - Australian Council for Educational Research, Australia, ch. 24, pp. 187-194.
2010	McWilliam, E, Tan, JP-L & Dawson, S 2010, 'Creativity, digitality and twenty-first-century schooling', in D Araya & MA Peters (eds), Education in the creative economy: knowledge and learning in the age of innovation, Peter Lang, US, pp. 469-484.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2025	Barthakur, A, Marrone, R, Esnaashari, S, Kovanovic, V & Dawson, S 2025, 'Advancing Holistic Decision-Making Systems in Schools: Insights From Academic Research and Practical Applications', Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, vol. 41, no. 3, article no. e70021, pp. 1-13. Open access
2025	Brinkman, S, Lam, B, Dawson, S, Marrone, R, Schunk, D, Winkel, K, Hermes, H, Gabriel, F, Fowler, S & Engelhardt, D 2025, 'Pragmatic clustered randomised control trial to evaluate a self-regulated learning intervention to be implemented in South Australian primary schools-study protocol', Trials, vol. 26, no. 1, article no. 120, pp. 1-12. Open access
2025	Jovanović, J, Zamecnik, A, Barthakur, A & Dawson, S 2025, 'Curriculum analytics: exploring assessment objectives, types, and grades in a study program', Education and Information Technologies, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 4843-4866. Open access
2025	Marrone, R, Fowler, S, Barthakur, A, Dawson, S, Siemens, G & Singh, C 2025, 'Perceptions and perspectives of Australian school leaders on the integration of artificial intelligence in schools', School Leadership and Management, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 30-52. 1
2025	Toofaninejad, E, Dawson, S, Sohrabi, S & Kalantarion, M 2025, 'Exploring the transformative potential of learning analytics in medical education: a systematic review', Journal of Advances in Medical Education and Professionalism, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 12-24. Open access
2025	Venaruzzo, L, Mirriahi, N, Poquet, O & Dawson, S 2025, 'Study of motivational beliefs and behaviours among second-year university students in an emergency remote teaching context', Higher Education Research and Development, online, pp. 1-19.
2025	Whitehorn, M, Kovanovic, V, Marrone, R & Dawson, S 2025, 'Creative thinking and non-cognitive factors in science: implications for diversity in STEM subjects', Creativity Research Journal, online, pp. 1-15. Open access
2024	Barthakur, A, Kovanović, V, Dawson, S & Deneen, CC 2024, 'The application of curriculum analytics for improving assessments and quality assurance in higher education', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 1-18. Open access 3 2
2024	Marrone, R, Lam, B, Barthakur, A, Brinkman, S, Dawson, S & Gabriel, F 2024, 'The relationship between wellbeing and academic achievement: a comprehensive cross-sectional analysis of system wide data from 2016-2019', Journal of Learning Analytics, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 123-141. Open access 2
2024	Venaruzzo, L, Mirriahi, N, Poquet, O & Dawson, S 2024, ''Strained and strange': second-year university students' help-seeking strategies', Student Success, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 1-8. Open access 1 2 4
2023	Dawson, S, Joksimovic, S, Mills, C, Gašević, D & Siemens, G 2023, 'Advancing theory in the age of artificial intelligence', British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 54, pp. 1051-1056. Open access 13 10 6
2022	Poquet, O, Nguyen, Q, Kovanovic, V, Brooks, C, Dawson, S & Biotteau, A 2022, 'Grade-based similarity prevails in online course forums at scale', Computers and Education, vol. 178, article no. 104401, pp. 1-17. Open access 8 5 2
2022	Salehian Kia, F, Pardo, A, Dawson, S & O'Brien, H 2022, 'Exploring the relationship between personalized feedback models, learning design and assessment outcomes', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, vol. 48, no. 6, pp. 860-873. Open access 5 4
2021	Barthakur, A, Kovanovic, V, Joksimovic, S, Siemens, G, Richey, M & Dawson, S 2021, 'Assessing program-level learning strategies in MOOCs', Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 117, article no. 106674, pp. 1-13. Open access 37 31 7
2021	Lim, L-A, Dawson, S, Gasevic, D, Joksimović, S, Pardo, A, Fudge, A & Gentili, S 2021, 'Students' perceptions of, and emotional responses to, personalised learning analytics-based feedback: an exploratory study of four courses', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 339-359. Open access 73 72 22
2021	Lim, LA, Gentili, S, Kovanović, V, Whitelock-Wainwright, A, Gašević, D & Dawson, S 2021, 'What changes, and for whom? A study of the impact of learning analytics-based process feedback in a large course', Learning and Instruction, vol. 72, SI, article no. 101202, pp. 1-11. Open access 106 82 18
2021	Skrypnyk, O, Kitto, K, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Siemens, G & Markauskaite, L 2021, 'Transitions through lifelong learning: implications for learning analytics', Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, vol. 2, article no. 100039. Open access 21 17
2020	Lim, L-A, Dawson, S, Gasevic, D, Joksimovic, S, Fudge, A, Pardo, A & Gentili, S 2020, 'Students' sense-making of personalised feedback based on learning analytics', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 15-33. Open access 49 35 3
2020	Poquet, O, Jovanovic, J & Dawson, S 2020, 'Differences in forum communication of residents and visitors in MOOCS', Computers and Education, vol. 156, article no. 103937, pp. 1-17. Open access 14 9 1
2019	Gasevic, D, Tsai, YS, Dawson, S & Pardo, A 2019, 'How do we start? An approach to learning analytics adoption in higher education', International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 342-353. Open access 83 56 1
2019	Helal, S, Li, J, Liu, L, Ebrahimie, E, Dawson, S & Murray, DJ 2019, 'Identifying key factors of student academic performance by subgroup discovery', International Journal of Data Science and Analytics, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 227-245. Open access 38 29
2019	Joksimovic, S, Kovanovic, V & Dawson, S 2019, 'The journey of learning analytics', Higher Education Research and Development, vol. 6, pp. 37-63. Open access
2019	Joksimović, S, Dowell, N, Gasevic, D, Mirriahi, N, Dawson, S & Graesser, AC 2019, 'Linguistic characteristics of reflective states in video annotations under different instructional conditions', Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 96, pp. 211-222. Open access 21 17 5
2019	Jovanovic, J, Mirriahi, N, Gasevic, D, Dawson, S & Pardo, A 2019, 'Predictive power of regularity of pre-class activities in a flipped classroom', Computers and Education, vol. 134, pp. 156-168. Open access 110 87 19
2019	Kovanovic, V, Joksimovic, S, Poquet, O, Hennis, T, de Vries, P, Hatala, M, Dawson, S, Siemens, G & Gasevic, D 2019, 'Examining communities of inquiry in Massive Open Online Courses: the role of study strategies', The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 40, pp. 20-43. Open access 72 62 8
2019	Pardo, A, Gašević, D, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S & Mirriahi, N 2019, 'Exploring student interactions with preparation activities in a flipped classroom experience', IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 333-346. Open access 40 30
2019	Pardo, A, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Gašević, D & Mirriahi, N 2019, 'Using learning analytics to scale the provision of personalised feedback', British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 128-138. Open access 312 227 15
2019	Tsai, Y-S, Poquet, O, Gasevic, D, Dawson, S & Pardo, A 2019, 'Complexity leadership in learning analytics: drivers, challenges and opportunities', British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 50, no. 6, pp. 2839-2854. Open access 94 58 7
2018	Helal, S, Li, J, Liu, L, Ebrahimie, E, Dawson, S, Murray, DJ & Long, Q 2018, 'Predicting academic performance by considering student heterogeneity', Knowledge-Based Systems, vol. 161, pp. 134-146. Open access 160 108
2018	Joksimović, S, Dowell, N, Poquet, O, Kovanović, V, Gašević, D, Dawson, S & Graesser, AC 2018, 'Exploring development of social capital in a CMOOC through language and discourse', The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 36, pp. 54-64. Open access 45 38 18
2018	Joksimović, S, Poquet, O, Kovanovic, V, Dowell, N, Mills, C, Gasevic, D, Dawson, S, Graesser, AC & Brooks, C 2018, 'How do we model learning at scale? A systematic review of research on MOOCs', Review of Educational Research, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 43-86. Open access 139 115 1
2018	Kovanović, V, Joksimović, S, Poquet, O, Hennis, T, Čukić, I, de Vries, P, Hatala, M, Dawson, S, Siemens, G & Gašević, D 2018, 'Exploring communities of inquiry in massive open online courses', Computers and Education, vol. 119, pp. 44-58. Open access 78 71 17
2018	Mirriahi, N, Joksimović, S, Gašević, D & Dawson, S 2018, 'Effects of instructional conditions and experience on student reflection: a video annotation study', Higher Education Research and Development, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 1245-1259. Open access 25 24 5
2018	Mirriahi, N, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Gašević, D & Pardo, A 2018, 'Identifying engagement patterns with video annotation activities: a case study in professional development', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol.. 34, no. 1, pp. 57-72. Open access 30 21
2018	Pardo, A, Bartimote-Aufflick, K, Buckingham Shum, S, Dawson, S, Gao, J, Gasevic, D, Leichtweis, S, Liu, D, Martínez-Maldonado, R, Mirriahi, N, Moskal, ACM, Schulte, J, Siemens, G & Vigentini, L 2018, 'OnTask: delivering data-Informed, personalized learning support actions', Journal of Learning Analytics, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 235-249. Open access 38
2018	Poquet, O, Kovanović, V, de Vries, P, Hennis, T, Joksimović, S, Gašević, D & Dawson, S 2018, 'Social presence in massive open online courses', International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 43-68. Open access 60 48 2
2017	Gašević, D, Jovanović, J, Pardo, A & Dawson, S 2017, 'Detecting learning strategies with analytics: links with self-reported measures and academic performance', Journal of Learning Analytics, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 113-128. Open access 1
2017	Gašević, D, Mirriahi, N, Dawson, S & Joksimović, S 2017, 'Effects of instructional conditions and experience on the adoption of a learning tool', Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 67, pp. 207-220. Open access 46 33 11
2017	Jovanović, J, Gašević, D, Dawson, S, Pardo, A & Mirriahi, N 2017, 'Learning analytics to unveil learning strategies in a flipped classroom', The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 33, pp. 74-85. Open access 323 247 3
2017	Toofaninejad, E, Zaraii Zavaraki, E, Dawson, S, Poquet, O & Sharifi Daramadi, P 2017, 'Social media use for deaf and hard of hearing students in educational settings: a systematic review of literature', Deafness and Education International, vol. 19, no. 3-4, pp. 144-161. Open access 20 3 4
2016	Gašević, D, Dawson, S, Rogers, T & Gasevic, D 2016, 'Learning analytics should not promote one size fits all: the effects of instructional conditions in predicting academic success', The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 28, pp. 68-84. Open access 549 404 8
2016	Macfadyen, LP, Dawson, S, Prest, S & Gašević, D 2016, 'Whose feedback? A multilevel analysis of student completion of end-of-term teaching evaluations', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 821-839. Open access 26 18 1
2016	Mirriahi, N, Liaqat, D, Dawson, S & Gasevic, D 2016, 'Uncovering student learning profiles with a video annotation tool: reflective learning with and without instructional norms', Educational Technology Research and Development, v. 64, no. 6, pp. 1083-1106. Open access 38 28 5
2016	Ognjanovic, I, Gasevic, D & Dawson, SP 2016, 'Using institutional data to predict student course selections in higher education', The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 29, pp. 49-62. Open access 63 52 1
2015	Carceller, C, Dawson, S & Lockyer, L 2015, 'Social capital from online discussion forums: Differences between online and blended modes of delivery', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol.31, no. 2, pp. 150-163-. Open access 10 9
2015	Gašević, D, Dawson, S & Siemens, G 2015, 'Let's not forget: learning analytics are about learning', TechTrends, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 64-71. Open access 119 291 30
2015	Kovanović, V, Gasevic, D, Dawson, S, Joksimovic, S, Baker, RS & Hatala, M 2015, 'Does time-on-task estimation matter? Implications on validity of learning analytics findings', Journal of Learning Analytics, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 81-110. Open access
2015	Skrypnyk, O, Joksimović, S, Kovanović, V, Gaševic, D & Dawson, S 2015, 'Roles of course facilitators, learners, and technology in the flow of information of a cMOOC', International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 188-217. Open access 53 37
2014	Dawson, S & Siemens, G 2014, 'Analytics to literacies: the development of a learning analytics framework for multiliteracies assessment', International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 284-305. Open access 49 31
2014	Dawson, SP & Hubball, H 2014, 'Curriculum analytics: application of social network analysis for improving strategic curriculum decision-making in a research-intensive university', Teaching and Learning Inquiry: the ISSOTL Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 59-74.
2014	Macfadyen, LP, Dawson, SP, Pardo, A & Gasevic, D 2014, 'Embracing big data in complex educational systems: the learning analytics imperative and the policy challenge', Research and Practice in Assessment, vol. 9, pp. 17-28. Open access
2013	Carceller, C, Dawson, S & Lockyer, L 2013, 'Improving academic outcomes: does participating in online discussion forums payoff', International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 117-132. Open access 15 8
2013	Haythornthwaite, C, De Laat, M & Dawson, SP 2013, 'Introduction to the Special Issue on Learning Analytics', American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 57, no. 10, pp. 1371-1379. 20 13
2013	Lockyer, L, Heathcote, E & Dawson, S 2013, 'Informing pedagogical action: aligning learning analytics with learning design', American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 57, no. 10, pp. 1439-1459. 387 272
2013	Risko, EF, Foulsham, T, Dawson, S & Kingstone, A 2013, 'The collaborative lecture annotation system (CLAS): A new TOOL for distributed learning', IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 4-13. Open access 63 45
2012	Macfadyen, LP & Dawson, S 2012, 'Numbers are not enough. Why e-learning analytics failed to inform an institutional strategic plan', Educational Technology and Society, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 149-163. 245 613
2011	Dawson, S, Macfadyen, L, Lockyer, L & Mazzochi-Jones, D 2011, 'Using social network metrics to assess the effectiveness of broad based admission practices', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 16-27. Open access 22
2011	Dawson, S, Tan, JPL & McWilliam, E 2011, 'Measuring creative potential: Using social network analysis to monitor a learners' creative capacity', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 924-942. Open access 46 38
2010	Dawson, SP & Macfadyen, L 2010, 'Mining LMS data to develop an 'early warning system' for educators: A proof of concept', Computers and Education, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 588-599. 840 613
2010	Dawson, SP 2010, ''Seeing' the learning community: An exploration fo the development of a resource for monitoring online student networking', British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 41, no. 5, pp. 736-752. 179 119
2010	Poole, G, Heathcote, L & Dawson, SP 2010, 'Harnessing ICT potential: The adoption and analysis of ICT systems for enhancing the student learning experience', International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 116-128. 63 36
2008	Dawson, SP 2008, 'A study of the relationship between student social networks and sense of community ', Educational Technology and Society, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 224-238. 185 138
2008	Dawson, SP, McWilliam, E & Tan, J 2008, 'From vaporousness to visibility : what might evidence of creative capacity building actually look like?', UNESCO Observatory Journal: Multi-disciplinary Research in the Arts, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 1-19. Open access
2008	McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2008, 'Pedagogical practice after the information age ', Journal of Futures Studies, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 1-14. Open access 6
2008	McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2008, 'Teaching for creativity: Towards sustainable and replicable pedagogical practice', Higher Education, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 633-643. 133 109

Conferences

Year	Output
2025	Claassen, A, Mirriahi, N, Kovanović, V & Dawson, S 2025, 'From data to design: integrating learning analytics into educational design for effective decision-making: from data to design', LAK '25: The 15th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference, ACM, pp. 558-567. Open access
2024	Barthakur, A, Jovanovic, J, Zamecnik, A, Kovanovic, V, Xu, G & Dawson, S 2024, 'Towards comprehensive monitoring of graduate attribute development: a learning analytics approach in higher education', 14th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2024, ACM, pp. 78-89. Open access 4 3
2023	Barthakur, A, Dawson, S & Kovanovic, V 2023, 'Advancing leaner profiles with learning analytics: a scoping review of current trends and challenges', Thirteenth International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge, ACM, pp. 606-612. 13 4
2023	Dawson, S, Pardo, A, Salehian Kia, F & Panadero, E 2023, 'An integrated model of feedback and assessment: from fine grained to holistic programmatic review', 13th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge: Towards Trustworthy Learning Analytics, LAK 2023, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 579-584. Open access 8
2021	Lim, LA, Gasevic, D, Matcha, W, Ahmad Uzir, N & Dawson, S 2021, 'Impact of learning analytics feedback on self-regulated learning: Triangulating behavioural logs with students' recall', 11th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge: The Impact we Make: The Contributions of Learning Analytics to Learning, LAK 2021, ACM, pp. 364-374. 31 23
2020	Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Joksimović, S & Siemens, G 2020, 'Supporting actionable intelligence: reframing the analysis of observed study strategies', 10th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge: Shaping the Future of the Field, LAK 2020, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 161-170. 24
2019	Dawson, S, Joksimovic, S, Poquet, O & Siemens, G 2019, 'Increasing the impact of learning analytics', 9th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2019, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 446-455. 110 84
2019	Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Gasevic, D, Whitelock-Wainwright, A & Pardo, A 2019, 'Introducing meaning to clicks: Towards traced-measures of self-efficacy and cognitive load', 9th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2019, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 511-520. 26 21 2
2019	Lim, L, Joksimovic, S, Dawson, S & Gasevic, D 2019, 'Exploring students' sensemaking of learning analytics dashboards: Does frame of reference make a difference?', 9th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2019, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 250-259. Open access 44
2019	Lim, L-A, Fudge, A & Dawson, S 2019, 'Feeling supported: enabling students in diverse cohorts through personalised, data-informed feedback', 36th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education: Personalised Learning. Diverse Goals. One Heart., ASCILITE, pp. 206-215. Open access 1
2018	Dawson, S, Poquet, O, Colvin, C, Rogers, T, Pardo, A & Gasevic, D 2018, 'Rethinking learning analytics adoption through complexity leadership theory', 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2018, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), pp. 236-244. Open access 58 2
2018	Kovanović, V, Joksimović, S, Mirriahi, N, Blaine, E, Gašević, D, Siemens, G & Dawson, S 2018, 'Understand students' self-reflections through learning analytics', 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2018, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 389-398. Open access 78
2018	Poquet, O & Dawson, S 2018, 'Network Patterns of Direct and Indirect Reciprocity in edX MOOC Forums', in R Alhajj et al. (eds), 4th European Network Intelligence Conference (ENIC), Springer, pp. 49-64. 5
2018	Poquet, O, Dowell, N, Brooks, C & Dawson, S 2018, 'Are MOOC forums changing?', 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2018, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 340-349. 19
2018	Poquet, O, Lim, L, Mirriahi, N & Dawson, S 2018, 'Video and learning: A systematic review (2007-2017)', 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2018, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), pp. 151-160. 60 1
2018	Van Sebille, Y, Joksimovic, S, Kovanovic, V, Stansborough, R & Dawson, S 2018, 'Extending video interactions to support self-regulated learning in an online course', 35th International Conference of Innovation, Practice and Research in the use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2018, ASCILITE, pp. 262-272. Open access 4
2017	Dawson, S, Jovanovic, J, Gašević, D & Pardo, A 2017, 'From prediction to impact: evaluation of a learning analytics retention program', LAK '17 7th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference, ACM, pp. 474-478. 64
2017	Kovanovic, V, Joksimovic, S, Poquet, O, Hennis, T, Dawson, S, Gasevic, D, de Vries, P, Hatala, M & Siemens, G 2017, 'Understanding the relationship between technology use and cognitive presence in MOOCs', 7th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference LAK 2017, ACM, pp. 582-583. Open access 9
2017	Poquet, O, Dawson, S & Dowell, N 2017, 'How effective is your facilitation? Group-level analytics of MOOC forums', 7th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2017, ACM, no. F126742, pp. 208-217. Open access 17
2017	Tsai, Y-S, Gasevic, D, Muñoz-Merino, PJ & Dawson, SP 2017, 'La policy: developing an institutional policy for learning analytics using the RAPID outcome mapping approach', LAK '17 7th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference, ACM. 1 5
2016	Bakharia, A, Corrin, L, de Barba, P, Kennedy, G, Gašević, D, Mulder, R, Williams, D, Dawson, S & Lockyer, L 2016, 'A conceptual framework linking learning design with learning analytics', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2016, ACM, pp. 329-338. 125 104 6
2016	Bakharia, A, Kitto, K, Pardo, A, Gašević, D & Dawson, S 2016, 'Recipe for success: lessons learnt from using xAPI within the connected learning analytics toolkit', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2016, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 378-382. 47 34 1
2016	Joksimović, S, Manataki, A, Gašević, D, Dawson, S, Kovanović, V & De Kereki, IF 2016, 'Translating network position into performance: importance of centrality in different network configurations', 6th International Conference on learning analytics and knowledge, LAK 2016, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 314-323. Open access 80 77 1
2016	Kitto, K, Bakharia, A, Lupton, M, Mallet, D, Banks, J, Bruza, P, Pardo, A, Shum, SB, Dawson, S, Gašević, D, Siemens, G & Lynch, G 2016, 'The connected learning analytics toolkit', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 548-549. 8 8 1
2016	Pardo, A, Mirriahi, N, Martinez-Maldonado, R, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S & Gašević, D 2016, 'Generating actionable predictive models of academic performance', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2016, ACM, pp. 474-478. 41 36
2016	Skrypnyk, O & Dawson, S 2016, 'Untangling MOOC learner networks', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2016, ACM, pp. 208-212. 36 35 1
2015	Bakharia, A & Dawson, S 2015, 'Using sentence compression to develop visual analytics for student responses to short answer questions', in Erik Duval et al. (eds), VISLA 2015 Visual Aspects of Learning Analytics, Rheinisch-Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen Lehrstuhl Informatik V, vol. 1518, pp. 11-13. Open access 2
2015	Corrin, L, Kennedy, G, De Barba, P, Bakharia, A, Lockyer, L, Gasevic, D, Williams, D, Dawson, S & Copeland, S 2015, 'Loop: a learning analytics tool to provide teachers with useful data visualisations', Globally Connected, Digitally Enabled (Ascilite 2015), Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), pp. 409-413. Open access 6
2015	Dawson, S, Joksimović, S, Kovanović, V, Gašević, D & Siemens, G 2015, 'Recognising learner autonomy: lessons and reflections from a joint x/c MOOC', in T Thomas et al. (eds), 38th HERDSA Annual International Conference, HERDSA, vol. 38, pp. 117-129. Open access
2015	De Laat, M, Haythornthwaite, C, Dawson, S & Suthers, D 2015, 'Introduction to social media and learning minitrack', 48th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2015, IEEE, vol. 2015-March, article no. 7070041, pp. 1919.
2015	Dowell, NM, Skrypnyk, O, Joksimovic, S, Graesser, AC, Dawson, S, Gašević, D, de Vries, P, Hennis, T & Kovanovic, V 2015, 'Modeling learners' social centrality and performance through language and discourse', in OC Santos et al. (eds), 8th International Conference on Educational Data Mining; EDM 2015, International Educational Data Mining Society, pp. 250-257. Open access
2015	Joksimović, S, Kovanović, V, Dowell, N, Gašević, D, Graesser, AC, Skrypnyk, O & Dawson, S 2015, 'How do you connect? Analysis of social capital accumulation in connectivist MOOCs', 5th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2015, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 64-68. 28 4
2015	Kovanović, V, Gašević, D, Dawson, S, Joksimović, S, Baker, RS & Hatala, M 2015, 'Penetrating the black box of time-on-task estimation', 5th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2015, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 184-193. Open access 88 6
2015	Pardo, A, Mirriahi, N, Dawson, S, Zhao, Y, Zhao, A & Gašević, D 2015, 'Identifying learning strategies associated with active use of video annotation software', LAK 2015: Fifth International Conference on Learning Analytics And Knowledge, Association for Computing Machinery, vol. 16, pp. 255-259. Open access 31
2015	Skrypnyk, O & Dawson, S 2015, 'Analysis of MOOC forum participation', 32nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning and Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2015, Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), pp. 224-234. Open access 3
2014	Dawson, S, Gašević, D, Siemens, G & Joksimovic, S 2014, 'Current state and future trends: a citation network analysis of the learning analytics field', in M Pistilli, J Willis & D Koch (eds), International Conference on learning analytics and knowledge, ACM, pp. 231-240. 190
2014	De Laat, M, Haythornthwaite, C, Dawson, S & Suthers, D 2014, 'Introduction to social media & learning minitrack', 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2014, IEEE, article no. 6758802, pp. 1606.
2014	Ferguson, R, Clow, D, Macfadyen, L, Essa, A, Dawson, S & Alexander, S 2014, 'Setting learning analytics in context: overcoming the barriers to large-scale adoption', in M Pistilli, J Willis & D Koch (eds), International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, ACM, pp. 251-253. Open access 47
2014	Gašević, D, Mirriahi, N & Dawson, S 2014, 'Analytics of the effects of video use and instruction to support reflective learning', in M Pistilli, J Willis & D Koch (eds), LAK 2014: Fourth International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 123-132. 38
2014	Kennedy, G, Corrin, L, Lockyer, L, Dawson, S, Williams, D, Mulder, R, Khamis, S & Copeland, S 2014, 'Completing the loop: Returning learning analytics to teachers', 31st Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2014, ASCILITE, pp. 436-440. Open access 22
2014	Shanahan, M, Lockyer, L & Dawson, S 2014, 'Towards a more detailed understanding of professional learning mediated by educational tools', in J Viteli & M Leikomaa, EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, AACE, pp. 1441-1450.
2013	Mirriahi, N & Dawson, S 2013, 'The pairing of lecture recording data with assessment scores: a method of discovering pedagogical impact', in D Suthers et al. (eds), LAK '13 Third Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, ACM, pp. 180-184. 17
2012	Dawson, S, Macfadyen, L, Risko, EF, Foulsham, T & Kingstone, A 2012, 'Using technology to encourage self-directed learning : the Collaborative Lecture Annotation System (CLAS)', ASCILITE 2012: future challenges : sustainable futures, ASCILITE - Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, pp. 246-255. Open access 25
2012	Haythornthwaite, C, De Laat, M & Dawson, S 2012, 'Introduction to learning analytics and networked learning minitrack', 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2012, IEEE, article no. 6149230, pp. 3357.
2012	Lockyer, L & Dawson, S 2012, 'Where learning analytics meets learning design', 2nd International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK'12), Association for Computing Machinery, pp. 14-15. 15
2012	Mirriahi, N, Dawson, S & Hoven, D 2012, 'Identifying key actors for technology adoption in higher education: a social network approach', in M Brown, M Hartnett, & T Stewart (eds), Future Challenges, Sustainable Futures: 29th ascilite Conference, Massey University, pp. 1-11. Open access
2011	Bakharia, A & Dawson, S 2011, 'SNAPP: a bird's-eye view of temporal participant interaction', 1st International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK'11, ACM, pp. 168-173. 96
2011	Lockyer, L & Dawson, S 2011, 'Learning designs and learning analytics', 1st International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK'11, ACM, pp. 153-156. 67
2010	Dawson, S, Bakharia, A & Heathcote, E 2010, 'SNAPP: Realising the affordances of real-time SNA within networked learning environments', in L Dirckinck-Holmfeld et al. (eds), 7th International Conference on Networked Learning, Lancaster University, pp. 125-133. Open access
2010	Dawson, SP, Macfadyen, L, Lockyer, L & Mazzochi-Jones, D 2010, 'From neural to social: medical student admissions criteria and engagement in a social learning environment', in CH Steel et al. (eds), 27th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2010, Ascilite, pp. 292-301. Open access 1
2010	Lockyer, L, Dawson, SP & Heathcote, E 2010, 'Web 2.0 in higher education: blurring social networks and learning networks', in J Herrington & B Hunter (eds), World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, pp. 2454-2461. Open access
2009	Bakharia, A, Heathcote, E & Dawson, SP 2009, 'Social networks adapting pedagogical practice : SNAPP', in RJ Atkinson & C McBeath (eds), 26th Annual International Ascilite Conference, The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, and Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite)., pp. 49-51. Open access
2009	Dawson, SP, Macfadyen, L & Lockyer, L 2009, 'Learning or performance : predicting drivers of student motivation', in RJ Atkinson & C McBeath (eds), 26th Annual International Ascilite Conference : same places, different spaces, pp. 184-193. Open access
2008	Dawson, SP, McWilliam, E & Tan, JPL 2008, 'Teaching smarter: How mining ICT data can inform and improve learning and teaching practice', in Roger Atkinson & Clare McBeath, 25th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, pp. 221-230.
2008	Poole, G, McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2008, 'Monitoring Student Creative Capacity: Using network visualisation to evaluate pedagogical practice', ARC Centre for Excellence for Creative Industries & Innovation 2008.

Reports

Year	Output
2022	Joksimović, S, Siemens, G, Coyle, D, Zamecnik, A, De Laat, M, Dawson, S, Richey, MC, Kovanovic, V, Pardo, A & Fey, A 2022, Position paper: Data for AI research (DAIR) infrastructure: advancing educational research and practice, Global Research Alliance for AI in Learning and Education, US. Open access
2016	Gašević, D, Dawson, S & Pardo, A 2016, How do we start? State and directions of learning analytics adoption, International Council for Open and Distance Education, Norway. Open access
2013	Siemens, G, Dawson, S & Lynch, G 2013, Improving the quality and productivity of the higher education sector: policy and strategy for systems-level deployment of learning analytics, Society for Learning Analytics Research, US. Open access
2011	Siemens, G, Gasevic, D, Haythornthwaite, C, Dawson, SP, Shum, S, Ferguson, R, Duval, E, Verbert, K & Baker, R 2011, Open learning analytics: an integrated & modularized platform, Open University Press, UK. Open access

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Organisation	Country
Allameh Tabataba'i University	IRAN
Arizona State University	UNITED STATES
Athabasca University	CANADA
Boeing	UNITED STATES
BorderLabs	NETHERLANDS
Catholic University of Leuven	BELGIUM
Charles III University of Madrid	SPAIN
Charles Sturt University	AUSTRALIA
Columbia University	UNITED STATES
Comunet	AUSTRALIA
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)	NETHERLANDS
Department for Education	UNITED KINGDOM
Heathcote Consulting	AUSTRALIA
Ifo Institute	GERMANY
International Baccalaureate Organization	NETHERLANDS
Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz	GERMANY
Johns Hopkins University	UNITED STATES
Macquarie University	AUSTRALIA
MARA University of Technology (Malaysia)	MALAYSIA
McGraw Hill Education	UNITED STATES
Mediterranean University	MONTENEGRO
Monash University	AUSTRALIA
National University of Singapore	SINGAPORE
niversity of Notre Dame	UNITED STATES
Open University	UNITED KINGDOM
Open University of The Netherlands	NETHERLANDS
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile	CHILE
Prince of Songkla University	THAILAND
Private Individual	UNITED KINGDOM
Queensland University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Radboud University Nijmegen	NETHERLANDS
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences	IRAN
Simon Fraser University	CANADA
Stanford University	UNITED STATES
The Open University	UNITED KINGDOM
Universidad Ort Uruguay	URUGUAY
Universite Paris Cite	FRANCE
University in Ecuador	ECUADOR
University Michigan	UNITED STATES
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Auckland	NEW ZEALAND
University of Belgrade	SERBIA
University of British Columbia	CANADA
University of Deusto	SPAIN
University of Edinburgh	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Essex	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Hawaii	UNITED STATES
University of Koblenz	GERMANY
University of Liverpool	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Melbourne	AUSTRALIA
University of Memphis	UNITED STATES
University of Michigan	UNITED STATES
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	UNITED STATES
University of New South Wales	AUSTRALIA
University of Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Technology Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Texas	UNITED STATES
University of Texas Arlington	UNITED STATES
University of Toronto	CANADA
University of Wollongong	AUSTRALIA
Western Sydney University	AUSTRALIA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	UNITED STATES
Yunnan Open University	CHINA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Member Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE)	2017
Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)	2017
Member Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR)	2017
Member EDUCAUSE	2017

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Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
111126 - Developing learner profile of university students: Assessing and monitoring the development of critical skills and competencies during their tertiary learning	Current
An investigation of the impact of STEMfooty: an integrated curriculum to aid motivation, self-regulation and academic performance in Mathematics and Science subjects	Current
Educational design in higher education - transitions to new models	Current
Examining Self-Regulated Learning Through Regular Reflective Practice and Feedback	Current
Exploring self-regulated learning and off-task thoughts during video-based learning	Current
Exploring the impact of AI dialogic agents on high school students wellbeing	Current
STEM Education: Teachers' Attitudes Towards Online Resources in Australian Classrooms and the Impact on Adolescent Girls' Motivation for STEM Education	Current
The neural correlates of memory updating	Current
The second-year university student experience: through the lens of self-regulated learning	Current
Understanding the role of creativity in supporting female STEM participation	Current
A data mining approach to analyse the influence of student features on their academic outcomes	Completed
Being smart is not enough: a mixed methods approach to defining, framing and building a scale to measure psychological safety in secondary school student contexts	Completed
Examining the impact of feedback based on learning analytics from the perspective of self-regulated learning	Completed
Feedback actionability in learning environments	Completed
Social context in Massive Open Online Courses	Completed
Student support system in a remote laboratory with the application of learning analytics	Completed
The measurement and analysis of team cohesion in technology-mediated environments using learning analytics	Completed
Unobtrusive approaches to assess co-located collaboration in authentic classrooms using audio data	Completed

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