Location
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
Event Website
https://hicss.hawaii.edu/
Start Date
7-1-2025 12:00 AM
End Date
10-1-2025 12:00 AM
Description
The ethical use of engagement data in online education is a growing concern as institutions increasingly rely on learning analytics. This study explores students' perceptions of engagement data collection and usage by focusing on their attitudes towards privacy and data management. We conducted a survey among students (n=108) who participated in online education to understand their views on data collection practices, privacy concerns, and preferences for data handling. The results demonstrate that while many students are comfortable with their engagement data being used for personal and instructor dashboards, significant concerns remain about privacy, particularly with the collection of facial expressions and chat participation data. Students emphasized the importance of transparency and control over their data and they highlighted the need for clear communication and consent processes. These findings illustrate the necessity for ethical data practices that ensure students feel secure and informed about how their engagement data is utilized.
Recommended Citation
Karimov, Ayaz; Saarela, Mirka; Aliyev, Samir; and Baker, Ryan, "Ethical Considerations and Student Perceptions of Engagement Data in Learning Analytics" (2025). Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2025 (HICSS-58). 5.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/hicss-58/ks/computing_education/5
Ethical Considerations and Student Perceptions of Engagement Data in Learning Analytics
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
The ethical use of engagement data in online education is a growing concern as institutions increasingly rely on learning analytics. This study explores students' perceptions of engagement data collection and usage by focusing on their attitudes towards privacy and data management. We conducted a survey among students (n=108) who participated in online education to understand their views on data collection practices, privacy concerns, and preferences for data handling. The results demonstrate that while many students are comfortable with their engagement data being used for personal and instructor dashboards, significant concerns remain about privacy, particularly with the collection of facial expressions and chat participation data. Students emphasized the importance of transparency and control over their data and they highlighted the need for clear communication and consent processes. These findings illustrate the necessity for ethical data practices that ensure students feel secure and informed about how their engagement data is utilized.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/hicss-58/ks/computing_education/5