The work recalls the fundamental concepts on Big Data, highlighting, in particular, applications of analytical techniques and supporting technologies in e-learning. The huge volumes of data available nowadays are becoming e-learning protagonists, for example, to effectively and efficiently identify the learning needs of students. The study compares the Big Data with Data Mining, e-learning techniques and learning-analytics. The principles of ethics and privacy are to be observed and are mentioned, finally, the paper shows the key benefits of the adoption of Big Data in the educational sector.
Big data for learning and education management / Scippacercola, Sergio; Giacalone, Massimiliano. - (2016). (Intervento presentato al convegno Bilateral Conference on Statistical Methods for service evaluation tenutosi a Bucarest nel 17 june 2016).
Big data for learning and education management
SCIPPACERCOLA, SERGIO;GIACALONE, Massimiliano
2016
Abstract
The work recalls the fundamental concepts on Big Data, highlighting, in particular, applications of analytical techniques and supporting technologies in e-learning. The huge volumes of data available nowadays are becoming e-learning protagonists, for example, to effectively and efficiently identify the learning needs of students. The study compares the Big Data with Data Mining, e-learning techniques and learning-analytics. The principles of ethics and privacy are to be observed and are mentioned, finally, the paper shows the key benefits of the adoption of Big Data in the educational sector.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
