A4 Article in conference proceedings
Ethical Considerations and Student Perceptions of Engagement Data in Learning Analytics (2025)
Karimov, A., Saarela, M., Aliyev, S., & Baker, R. (2025). Ethical Considerations and Student Perceptions of Engagement Data in Learning Analytics. In T. X. Bui (Ed.), Proceedings of the 58th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025) (pp. 4757-4766). University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/109419
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Karimov, Ayaz; Saarela, Mirka; Aliyev, Samir; Baker, Ryan
Parent publication: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025)
Parent publication editors: Bui, Tung X.
Conference:
- Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
Place and date of conference: Waikoloa, HI, USA, 7.-10.1.2025
eISBN: 978-0-9981331-8-8
Journal or series: Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN: 1530-1605
eISSN: 2572-6862
Publication year: 2025
Pages range: 4757-4766
Publisher: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
Persistent website address: https://hdl.handle.net/10125/109419
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Open Access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/99614
Abstract
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.
Keywords: data; ethics; ethicality; data protection; online study; learning analytics; students; teachers; studies in an institution of higher education
Free keywords: data ethics; engagement data; ethical concerns; online education; student engagement
Contributing organizations
Related projects
- THRIVE - Techniques for Holistic, Responsible, and Interpretable Virtual Education
- Saarela, Mirka
- Research Council of Finland
Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2025
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1