Reflect: Review the (9) nine data image artifacts from this lesson on student enrollments, student progress, communication and feedback in the course. What can you learn about the hypothetical instructors course from each of the (9) nine data images?

Answer in your blog: Based on your analysis of the (9) nine data images, how might the teacher adjust the course in the future based on the previous activity of these students?

In the LMS color-coded grid it shows several students who have completed very few assignments. It also shows minimal page views at the beginning and end of the semester. Evaluating what was posted or assigned on 9-9-12 with the increased data accessed, may be helpful in determining what to modify moving forward. Based on the sample contact log, it appears as though the teacher actively contacted parents when students were performing poorly or doing well. Frequent contact with parents or guardians is great in increasing student’s performance and success rate in the course.

What other uses does data have for online instruction?
Teachers can analyze data to trace the causes of low achievement and find solutions to improve instruction. Instructional responses can then be put into place for those students based on the data. Authentic curriculum and assessments can be made by looking at data. After finding gaps in student learning, staff can use that data to communicate with other teachers across grade levels or departments.

What advantages do teachers who utilize data have over those that do not?
Teachers that use data for evaluating student success and future lesson goals can determine what changes need to be made. These changes can include student grouping and differentiation in future lessons. Test data reveals how students perform and these results can help inform student groups and seating charts. Additionally specific goals can be set and put into steps for individual students. Teachers that don’t utilize student data aren’t as effective in helping students reach their learning potential or retain information because they may not be aware of areas of strengths or weaknesses.