Speakers
Kamran Mir
Allama Iqbal Open University, PakistanStart
06/06/2023 - 16:00
End
06/06/2023 - 17:30
Visual or Spatial Learning Analytics
Tuesday 06/06 16:00-17:30h
Workshop Space A
Abstract
Learning Analytics is one of the emerging and most popular area of research for TEL research community. This workshop will focus on very interesting aspect of Learning Analytics which is related to GIS or Spatial domain. GIS itself is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of education, geography, and computer science, so researchers from a variety of backgrounds may be involved in this workshop. This workshop will give PhD candidates a good understanding about GIS and its application in Online and distance Learning and Learning Analytics. Participants will also learn how they can create engaging presentations and interactive Maps/infographics using different online tools. Some possible areas of research in this field include developing spatial learning analytics tools for online education, using GIS technology to support remote instructional decision-making, and exploring the role of spatial factors in the design and delivery of distance education programs. In this workshop participants will learn about the concept of GIS and how GIS can be effectively used in Online and Distance Education. They will also learn to create interesting and engaging infographics using Prezi and they will be able to create interactive maps.
Needs Analysis
Learning Analytics is one of the emerging and most popular area of research for TEL research community. This workshop will focus on very interesting aspect of Learning Analytics which is related to GIS or Spatial aspect. GIS itself is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of education, geography, and computer science, so researchers from a variety of backgrounds may be involved in this workshop. This workshop will give PhD candidates a good understanding about GIS and its application in Online and distance Learning and Learning Analytics. Participants will also learn how they can create engaging and interactive Maps/infographics using different online tools. Some possible areas of research in this field include developing spatial learning analytics tools for online education, using GIS technology to support remote instructional decision-making, and exploring the role of spatial factors in the design and delivery of distance education programs.
Learning Objectives
In this workshop participants will learn:
- Basic understanding of GIS
- How GIS can be effectively used in Online and Distance Education
- How to create interesting and engaging infographics using Prezi
- How to create interactive maps using Prezi
- How Spatial Learning Analytics can help is better decision making
Pre-activities
It would be better if all the participant create basic account on Prezi, which is free and as a Prezi Certified Educator Trainer, I can grant them complimentary 90-day Prezi EDU Plus Upgrade so they can practice the premium features which I will train during the workshop. To fully understand the content, participant needs a laptop having internet connection so they can practice during and after the workshop.
Session Description
To make the workshop interactive, first 20 minutes will give them brief overview about GIS and its application in online and distance education. Next 10 minutes will be brainstorming activity where participants will post their possible ideas related to the use GIS in Education on visual online whiteboard (Miro). Next 20 minutes will include practical demonstration about Prezi Present followed by 10 mins task to create a quick Prezi presentation on the topic of their own interest in groups (2-3 participants). Next 20 minutes will include practical demonstration about Prezi Design (focus on Maps) followed by 10 mins task to create a quick Prezi map of their own country.