Using BlackBoard Learn Analytics to Understand Redesign and Student Success within a Non-Majors Biology Online Learning Environment
Abstract: Biology 1310/1312 core life and physical science courses are chosen to complete core requirements Over 14,400 undergraduates may select these science electives Thus, these first year barrier courses offer fruitful learning and innovation possibilities for all non-science majors and thus can contribute to higher UHD retention and graduation rates UHD Biology 1310/1312 courses impact success metrics “Gateway” courses impact retention/graduation BlackBoard Learn analytics offers ways to understand and measure group collaboration/engagement as well as student success levels in online courses By using quantitative data analytics within BBL, instructors are better able to corroborate course redesign, student success, and where redesign might best be incorporating for greatest effectiveness Utilizing BBL analytics supports stronger understanding of student learning