Announcing New Book: Advanced Learning Analytics Methods: AI, Precision and Complexity
We are delighted to announce the release of a new open-access book edited by ISILA members Mohammed Saqr and Sonsoles López Pernas, titled Advanced Learning Analytics Methods: AI, Precision and Complexity. This new publication brings together the most recent advances in learning analytics, spanning from Explainable AI (XAI) and Generative AI (GenAI) to complex systems […]
Comparative Analysis of Student Performance Across Different Cohorts in Higher Education
Tracking student progress throughout their coursework is a common topic in educational research. While valuable insights can be gained from analyzing learner data, such analysis can sometimes be misleading, particularly when it involves predicting students’ final course achievements or drawing generalized conclusions from these predictions that do not account for individual student engagement. The study […]
Multimodal dashboard workshop at SU
Sofia University’s workshop on October 18th, 2025 provided a structured yet accessible introduction to learning analytics within the ISILA framework. The session guided participants from foundational concepts to practical demonstrations, gradually building confidence in how data can inform teaching decisions. Attention was given to combining multiple data sources and translating them into meaningful insights. The […]
Presenting ISILA Insights at ICSLE 2025: RAG vs. Vanilla LLaMA for Actionable Early Intervention in Learning Analytics
ISILA Member Ramy Elmoazen has presented a study titled “Assessing AI-Driven Learning Analytics Recommendations: Comparative Analysis of RAG and vanilla LLaMA” at the International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2025). This work directly advances the ISILA project’s core mission of improving the quality and sustainability of learning through early intervention methods based on learning […]
Reflecting on the pilots
We have released the ISILA Piloting Report, which presents a comprehensive overview of the piloting activities carried out during the ISILA project across partner institutions, encompassing a diverse range of courses, from Object-Oriented Programming and Distributed Systems to Social Network Analysis and Digital Design. The pilots involved systematic collection of learning data, the design and […]