1st International Workshop on Learning Analytics and Linked Data

Abstract

The main objective of the 1st International Workshop on Learning Analytics and Linked Data (#LALD2012) is to connect the research efforts on Linked Data and Learning Analytics in order to create visionary ideas and foster synergies between the two young research fields. Therefore, the workshop will collect, explore, and present datasets, technologies and applications for Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to discuss Learning Analytics approaches that make use of educational data or Linked Data sources. During the workshop, an overview of available educational datasets and related initiatives will be given. The participants will have the opportunity to present their own research with respect to educational datasets, technologies and applications and discuss major challenges to collect, reuse, and share these datasets.