Handbook of Learning Analytics
Chapter 23
Handbook of Learning Analytics
First Edition
Learning and Work: Professional
Learning Analytics
Allison Littlejohn
Abstract
Learning for work takes various forms, from formal training to informal learning through work activities. In many work settings, professionals collaborate via networked environments leaving various forms of digital traces and “clickstream” data. These data can be exploited through learning analytics (LA) to make both formal and informal learning processes traceable and visible to support professionals with their learning. This chapter examines the state-of-the-art in professional learning analytics (PLA) by considering how professionals learn, putting forward a vision for PLA, and analyzing examples of analytics in action in professional settings. LA can address affective and motivational learning issues as well as technical and practical expertise; it can intelligently align individual learning activities with organizational learning goals. PLA is set to form a foundation for future learning and work.
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Title
Learning and Work: Professional Learning Analytics
Book Title
Handbook of Learning Analytics
Pages
pp. 269-277
Copyright
2017
DOI
10.18608/hla17.023
ISBN
978-0-9952408-0-3
Publisher
Society for Learning Analytics Research
Authors
Allison Littlejohn
Author Affiliations
Institute of Educational Technology, Open University, United Kingdom
Editors
Charles Lang1
George Siemens2
Alyssa Wise3
Dragan Gašević4
Editor Affiliations
1. Teachers College, Columbia University, USA
2. LINK Research Lab, University of Texas at Arlington, USA
3. Learning Analytics Research Network, New York University, USA
4. Schools of Education and Informatics, University of Edinburgh, UK