Learning Analytics: A comparison of tools

Learning analytics tools aim to boost student retention, outcomes

By Sarah Langmead, Assistant Editor
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Learning analytics software helps professors evaluate their course

structures and ensure better student outcomes.

As policy makers and campus leaders focus on boosting college completion rates, learning analytics is a field that has exploded in importance. A number of programs now exist to help instructors and campus leaders track student progress more closely, leading to better student outcomes.
Some of these programs are standalone software packages, while others are modules or features included in leading student information or learning management systems. Here’s an overview of some of the many products that can improve communication between students and professors, allowing everyone to gain a clearer perspective on students’ needs.

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