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


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All authors or editorsKarimov, Ayaz; Saarela, Mirka; Aliyev, Samir; Baker, Ryan

Parent publicationProceedings of the 58th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025)

Parent publication editorsBui, Tung X.

Conference:

  • Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

Place and date of conferenceWaikoloa, HI, USA7.-10.1.2025

eISBN978-0-9981331-8-8

Journal or seriesProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

ISSN1530-1605

eISSN2572-6862

Publication year2025

Pages range4757-4766

PublisherUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Publication countryUnited States

Publication languageEnglish

Persistent website addresshttps://hdl.handle.net/10125/109419

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen 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.


Keywordsdataethicsethicalitydata protectiononline studylearning analyticsstudentsteachersstudies in an institution of higher education

Free keywordsdata ethics; engagement data; ethical concerns; online education; student engagement


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VIRTA submission year2025

Preliminary JUFO rating1


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