Professor Shane Dawson

Director: Teaching Innovation Unit Teaching Innovation Unit

City West Campus (DP1-06)
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About me

Dr. Shane Dawson is the Director of the Teaching Innovation Unit and Professor of Learning Analytics at the University of South Australia. Shane's research focuses on the use of social network analysis and learner ICT interaction data to inform and benchmark teaching and learning quality. 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. He is a co-developer of numerous open source software including the Online Video Annotations for Learning (OVAL) and SNAPP a social network visualization tool designed for teaching staff to better understand, identify and evaluate student learning, engagement, academic...

Teaching Innovation Unit

Innovating to address emerging challenges and expand possibilities; adapting conventional practice into smarter models.

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Research

Research themes

Transforming industries
Transforming societies

Research focus

Specialist Studies in Education
Education Systems
Information Systems
Psychology
Cognitive Sciences

Highlights

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

Research

Outputs

Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
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. 2
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 Gas?evic? & 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 Gaševi? & 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. 9 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 Gas?evic? & 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. 7
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.
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. 6
2010	McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2010, 'Flocking together: How to optimise the value of your doctoral network', Beyond Doctorates Downunder: Maximising the impact of your doctorate, ACER - Australian Council for Educational Research, Australia, 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
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, in press, pp. 1-13.
2018	Joksimovic, 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 3 2 1
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', Internet and higher education, vol. 36, pp. 54-64. 4 2 23
2018	Kovanović, V, Joksimović, S, Poquet, O, Hennis, T, de Vries, P, Hatala, M, Dawson, S, Siemens, G & Gašević, D 2018, 'Examining communities of inquiry in Massive Open Online Courses: the role of study strategies', The internet and higher education, vol. 40, pp. 20-43.
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. 5 4 28
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. 9
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
2018	Pardo, A, Gašević, D, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S & Mirriahi, N 2018, 'Exploring student interactions with preparation activities in a flipped classroom experience', IEEE transactions on learning technologies, online, pp. 1-14. 11
2018	Pardo, A, Jovanovic, J, Dawson, S, Gašević, D & Mirriahi, N 2018, 'Using learning analytics to scale the provision of personalised feedback', British journal of educational technology, online, pp. 1-11. 3 24
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 distributed learning, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 43-68. Open access 6
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
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 5 1 18
2017	Jovanović, J, Gašević, D, Dawson, S, Pardo, A & Mirriahi, N 2017, 'Learning analytics to unveil learning strategies in a flipped classroom', Internet and higher education, vol. 33, pp. 74-85. 23 9 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.
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', Internet and higher education, vol. 28, pp. 68-84. 82 43 12
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 & evaluation in higher education, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 821-839. Open access 4 1 2
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. 7 1 3
2016	Ognjanovic, I, Gasevic, D & Dawson, SP 2016, 'Using institutional data to predict student course selections in higher education', Internet and higher education, vol. 29, pp. 49-62. 18 14 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 1 1
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. 119 58 28
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 20 11
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 18 13
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, 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. 10
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. 122 66 7
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. 22 12 4
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. 100 238
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 15
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 21 21
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. 111 68 3
2010	Dawson, SP, Heathcote, L & Poole, G 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. 30 15
2010	Macfadyen, L & Dawson, SP 2010, 'Mining LMS data to develop an 'early warning system' for educators: A proof of concept', Computers & Education, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 588-599. 352 238 3
2008	Dawson, SP 2008, 'A study of the relationship between student social networks and sense of community ', Educational Technology & Society, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 224-238. 96 33
2008	McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2008, 'Pedagogical practice after the information age ', Journal of Futures Studies, Epistemology, Methods, Applied and Alternative Futures, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 1-14. 3
2008	McWilliam, E & Dawson, SP 2008, 'Teaching for creativity: Towards sustainable and replicable pedagogical practice', Higher Education, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 633-643. 78 65 3
2008	McWilliam, E, Dawson, SP & Tan, J 2008, 'From vaporousness to visibility : what might evidence of creative capacity building actually look like?', UNESCO, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 1-19. Open access

Conferences

Year	Output
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. 1
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 1
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. 1
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. 2
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. 6
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 2
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. 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. 26 11 1
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, ACM, pp. 378-382. 15 6 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, ACM, pp. 314-323. 19 9 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, ACM, pp. 548-549. 2 3 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. 10 3
2016	Skrypnyk, O & Dawson, S 2016, 'Untangling MOOC learner networks', 6th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, LAK 2016, ACM, pp. 208-212. 10 3 1
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
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	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, ACM Press, pp. 64-68. 10 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, ACM Press, pp. 184-193. 22 8
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, ACM, vol. 16, pp. 255-259. 11
2015	Skrypnyk, O & Dawson, S 2015, 'Analysis of MOOC forum participation', Globally connected, digitally enabled. Ascilite 2015, Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), pp. 224-234. Open access
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. 50 3
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. 8 1
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, ACM, pp. 123-132. 17
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. 11 3
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 10
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. 6 5
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. 59
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. 25
2010	Dawson, SP, Bakharia, A & Heathcote, E 2010, 'SNAPP: Realising the affordances of real-time SNA within networked learning environments', Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Networked Learning 2010, Networked Learning, pp. 125-133.
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, Ascilite : Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, Ascilite, pp. 292-301.
2010	Lockyer, L, Dawson, SP & Heathcote, E 2010, 'Web 2.0 in higher education: blurring social networks and learning networks', Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010, pp. 2454-2461.
2009	Bakharia, A, Heathcote, E & Dawson, SP 2009, 'Social networks adapting pedagogical practice: SNAPP', in RJ Atkinson & C McBeath, 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.
2008	Dawson, SP, McWilliam, E & Poole, G 2008, 'Monitoring Student Creative Capacity: Using network visualisation to evaluate pedagogical practice', ARC Centre for Excellence for Creative Industries & Innovation 2008.
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.

Reports

Year	Output
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

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Allameh Tabatabaee University	IRAN
Arizona State University	UNITED STATES
Athabasca University	CANADA
Charles III University of Madrid	SPAIN
Charles Sturt University	AUSTRALIA
Columbia University	UNITED STATES
Delft University Of Technology	NETHERLANDS
International Baccalaureate Organization	NETHERLANDS
Macquarie University	AUSTRALIA
McGraw Hill Education	UNITED STATES
Mediterranean University	MONTENEGRO
Monash University	AUSTRALIA
National University of Singapore	SINGAPORE
Open University	UNITED KINGDOM
Open University of the Netherlands	NETHERLANDS
Queensland University of Technology	AUSTRALIA
Radboud University Nijmegen	NETHERLANDS
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
Simon Fraser University	CANADA
Stanford University	UNITED STATES
The University of Notre Dame Australia	AUSTRALIA
Universidad Ort Uruguay	URUGUAY
University in Ecuador	ECUADOR
University Michigan	UNITED STATES
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Belgrade	SERBIA
University of British Columbia	CANADA
University of Edinburgh	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Essex	UNITED KINGDOM
University of Leuven	BELGIUM
University of Melbourne	AUSTRALIA
University of Memphis	UNITED STATES
University of Michigan	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
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 Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR)	2017
Member EDUCAUSE	2017
Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)	2017

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Thesis title	Student status
A compound approach for analytics-driven nudges to support self-regulated studying	Current
A user-experience (UX) Framework for engaging students in digital learning environments	Current
An intelligent tutoring system for remote laboratories with the application of learning analytics	Current
Being smart is not enough: soft skills as determinants of successful school outcomes	Current
Creating learning paths in MOOCs based on user behavior and course reviews	Current
How does it work for you?: Exploring the differential effects of student-facing learning analytics applications	Current
Improving student success at university through early detection and intervention in schools	Current
Social context in Massive Open Online Courses	Completed

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