Supporting Teachers in Group Work Formation and Analytics for In-class Group Activities

Abstract

This paper introduces a system for collaborative learning which is designed to assist teachers in forming and grading groups for in-class group activities. The system is implemented as an extension of a learning analytics dashboard system and uses log data from a learning management system for operation. It consists of a group formation parameter console and the results console where formed groups are visualized and can be graded. The system supports teachers by using algorithms based on reliable learning evidence thereby simplifying the group formation process. All the group formation and grading data is logged thereby cyclically providing an infrastructure for subsequent collaborative learning activities.