Empowering Educational Researchers with a Privacy-Centric Data Platform: Design, Implementation, and Implications
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58459/icce.2024.4878Abstract
The Educational Research Data Platform (EREDA) developed at Kyoto University addresses the challenges of managing and analyzing educational data while prioritizing privacy and security. EREDA seamlessly integrates with the existing Learning and Evidence Analytics Framework (LEAF) and offers advanced data management and analysis capabilities, including a robust Data Integrity Checker (DIC) tool and backfilling. By employing real-time data streaming, robust anonymization techniques, and a multi-tenancy design, EREDA empowers researchers to conduct secure and efficient educational research. The platform also features collaborative tools that enhance knowledge sharing and accelerate insight generation. As EREDA continues to evolve, its potential to drive data-driven decision-making in educational institutions and influence educational policies is significant. Future developments will focus on scaling the platform to reach a broader user base and enhancing its functionality to better support researchers.