Using Learning Analytics (LA) in Developing Future Competencies by Teachers of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe

Abstract

This study, a descriptive survey research, investigated the use of learning analytics in developing future competencies of students by teachers of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. Hinged on functionalism, this study provided evidence about what should be considered future competence skills among students of the College, as well as the awareness of, and use of learning analytics by teachers in the College. The study was carried out among 54 lecturers/teachers from the six Schools of the College. In line with the research questions, a researcher developed questionnaire tagged Questionnaire on Awareness of, and Use of Learning Analytics by Teachers (QAULAT) was used to generate data for this study. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation. Findings from this research highlight the future competencies considered important for colleges of education students to acquire during their studies. Findings also provide evidence of very poor awareness and use of learning analytics by teachers in the College. From the findings, training of teachers on the use of learning analytics was recommended among others.