Learning Analytics Icons for analytics' transparency, information, and easy comprehension of data treatment of students

Daniel Amo, Marc Alier, Rogelio Sansaloni, Javier Geli, David Fonseca, Francisco José García-Peñalvo, María José Casañ

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Abstract

The principles defined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of fair and transparent processing require that 1) the data subject be informed of the existence of the processing operation and its purposes, 2) the data subject should be informed of the existence of profiling and the consequences of such profiling, and 3) that information may be provided in combination with standardized icons to give in an easily visible, intelligible, and legible manner, a meaningful overview of the intended processing. These 3 points apply to education. However, processes mediated by Learning Analytics treat sensitive educational data, generate profiles, and have direct consequences for students, but no icons exist that represent this data processing accurately. Our study aims to provide icons that report the processing of data in Learning Analytics processes. The main objective is to facilitate educational institutions to be transparent and enhance information and easy comprehension of data treatment of students to students themselves. The methodology of the study consists of designs of icons and surveys to the students in an iterative execution. Our results expose a series of initial icons despite the strong dispersion in responses among students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - TEEM 2021
Subtitle of host publication9th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality
EditorsMarc Alier, David Fonseca
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages587-593
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781450390668
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Oct 2021
Event9th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality, TEEM 2021 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 27 Oct 202129 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality, TEEM 2021
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period27/10/2129/10/21

Keywords

  • GDPR
  • Learning Analytics
  • data treatment
  • education
  • icons
  • privacy

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