Learning analytics – what do students think?

About this episode

The episode discusses students' mixed reactions to learning analytics in higher education with guest Hannes Hautz.

Learning analytics dashboards and metrics are an increasing presence in higher education. We talk to Hannes Hautz (University of Innsbruck) about his research on students’ mixed reactions to learning analytics, and how we can ensure more equitable and reflective use of student data. Recommended reading >>> Hautz, H. & Lipp, S. (2026). Algorithmic governmentality and student subjectivities: a critical examination of learning analytics in higher education. Learning...

People in this episode

Host: Neil Selwyn

Guest: Hannes Hautz

Topics covered

• learning analytics
• higher education
• student data
• equity
• student reactions

Keywords

• learning analytics
• higher education
• student reactions
• equitable use
• student data

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Innsbruck

Books & works: Algorithmic governmentality and student subjectivities: a critical examination of learning analytics in higher education

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