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Edition 137 · learning · Lobos; Karla; Cobo-Rendón; Rubia; Mora; César; Arias; Nelson; Fernández; Carolyn; Abrigo; Camilo

Analytics Apps: The Illusion of Learning Control

Student-facing dashboards promise self-regulation but deliver only data, not wisdom.

Analytics Apps: The Illusion of Learning Control
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Learning analytics apps are a fool's errand, offering false hope of academic self-regulation. They quantify effort but fail to cultivate intrinsic motivation or genuine understanding. True learning demands deep engagement, not superficial data points. We are creating a generation of metric-chasers, not critical thinkers. When will educators stop mistaking measurement for mastery?

The strongest counter

Learning analytics empowers students to track progress and identify weaknesses, fostering accountability and improved study habits. It offers valuable insights, enhancing blended learning outcomes.

Audit trail
  • ·Data over insight
  • ·False empowerment
  • ·Gamified learning
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