The EduData Podcast

In the Data Driver's Seat: Exploring Student Dashboards' Dual Nature

Episode Summary

The conversation explores the use of student-facing dashboards that provide data on student performance and behavior compared to their peers. The discussion touches on the potential benefits and concerns of this approach, including the impact on academic self-concept and the potential for gamification. The conversation also highlights the broader trend of data products for students and the potential for using data to improve the student experience.

Episode Notes

The conversation explores the use of student-facing dashboards that provide data on student performance and behavior compared to their peers. The discussion touches on the potential benefits and concerns of this approach, including the impact on academic self-concept and the potential for gamification. The conversation also highlights the broader trend of data products for students and the potential for using data to improve the student experience.

Related Articles:
Scaling Up: Using Student Data to Motivate Academic Achievement - https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/academic-life/2024/03/27/u-michigan-grade-dashboard-promotes-student-learning

Peer effects on academic self-concept: a large randomized field experiment - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369412656_Peer_effects_on_academic_self-concept_a_large_randomized_field_experiment