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A Revision of LMS Interaction Classifications for Learning Analytics

Publicated to:Teem 2022: Proceedings Teem 2022: Tenth International Conference On Technological Ecosystems For Enhancing Multiculturality. 1179-1189 - 2023-01-01 (), DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-0942-1_124

Authors: Hernández-García Á; Cuenca-Enrique C; Nwachukwu U; Del-Río-Carazo L

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences - Author

Abstract

The choice of variables of interest for descriptive and predictive learning analytics usually relies on the data available for researchers and the application of machine learning algorithms on those data, which results on lack of insight and on case-specific solutions. The theory-based classification of variables emerges as a solution to this problem. This study reviews student interaction data classifications for learning analytics in Moodle LMS and proposes a new comprehensive categorization based on different learning cycle models: the Learning Cycle Interaction Categories (LCIC). LCIC comprises six different categories (engagement, content, knowledge validation (application), knowledge creation (dialogue/sharing), track/review and learning process management), whose combination may describe the different activities occurring during a typical session of a student within an LMS. The study uses InDash, a Moodle log data categorization, visualization, and analysis application, to exemplify the analysis of Moodle log data from one course. The results suggest that the combination of LCIC and InDash could be valuable for learning analytics, but also that further analysis is required to validate the adequacy of LCIC.

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ClassificationInteractionLearning analyticsLog dataMoodle

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

Esta aportación ha sido publicada por la editorial Springer according to the SPI Ranking, it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023-01-01, es considerada como de las mejores posicionadas, concretamente el Q1.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 1.76, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-23, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 1
  • Google Scholar: 2
  • OpenCitations: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-23:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 10.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 10 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 1.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Switzerland.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (HERNANDEZ GARCIA, ANGEL) and Last Author (DEL RIO CARAZO, LAURA).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been HERNANDEZ GARCIA, ANGEL.