Title: CRESDA: extending data landscape of learners

Authors: Yan Keung Hui; Lam-For Kwok; Horace H.S. Ip

Addresses: Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ' Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ' Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Abstract: Current student record management systems in universities focus only on academic activities of learners and are reflected in a formal transcript showing only academic results. To assist learners in whole person development, we proposed a new system model to also record extracurricular activities and their associated achievements with linkage to the corresponding graduate outcomes. In this paper, we proposed a new form of e-portfolio which captures both academic results and non-academic activities; discussed its challenges and resolution; and reviewed a practical implementation, named as CRESDA, in the City University of Hong Kong. By extending data landscape of learners, it provides a platform for learning analytics in future, especially in enhancing the prediction capability of student success. Such an implementation may provide a useful reference to all educational stakeholders.

Keywords: outcome-based learning; extracurricular activity; achievement; personal development.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIL.2018.092038

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2018 Vol.23 No.4, pp.463 - 478

Received: 07 Dec 2016
Accepted: 04 Feb 2017
Published online: 30 May 2018 *

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