Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path

Learning analytics uses data about students and their activities to help institutions understand and improve educational processes, and provide better support to learners.

Learning analytics should be used for the benefit of students. This might be to assist them individually or through using aggregated and anonymised data to help other students. Learning analytics might also be used to improve the educational experience more generally. It is distinct from assessment, and should be used for formative rather than summative purposes.