LAK17 Learning Analytics Conference Opening Remarks

2017 Learning Analytics &Knowledge Conference

Simon Fraser UniversityMarch 13-17, 2017

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

2017 Learning Analytics &Knowledge Conference

Simon Fraser UniversityMarch 13-17, 2017

#LAK17

Opening Remarks

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Alyssa Wise Phil Winne Grace LynchSimon Fraser University SoLARNew York University

Conference Chairs

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

The Society for Learning Analytics Research and Simon Fraser

University acknowledge the Coast Salish People on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live,

work and play

Acknowledgement

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Dr. Kris MagnussonDean, Faculty of Education

Simon Fraser University

Welcome

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Over 200 participants from North America

(and 25% are Canadian!)

Excellent representation from

Europe, especially the UK, the Netherlands

and NorwayDramatic

increase in attendees from Asia, especially

Japan & Singapore

Solid Australian contingent, and New Zealand!

Rising interest from the Southern

Hemisphere

Attendees

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

2011 Banff, Canada2012 Vancouver, Canada2013 Leuven, Belgium2014 Indianapolis, IN, US2015 Poughkeepsie, NY, US2016 Edinburgh, Scotland 2017 Vancouver, Canada2018 . . . ?

LAK Over the Years

Learning AnalyticsMore Learning AnalyticsThe Middle Space & Productive MultivocalityThe Intersection of Research, Theory & PracticeFrom B ig Data to B ig ImpactEnhanc ing ImpactUnderstanding, Informing & Improving Learning with Data

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Xavier Ochoa Inge Molenaar Shane DawsonRaboud University University of South AustraliaEscuela Superior

Politécnicadel Litoral

Program Chairs

LAK Program in Numbers

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Total Submissions LAK-17: 344

Accepted Works: 149

Papers

Full Paper Acceptance Rate: 32%

Size and Color = Weighted number of papers

Scientific articles from 32 countries44 international papers (34%)

LAK – 17 Sessions & Topics

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

LAK Authors

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

LAK 11 – 171000 authors!

Color = Number of conferencesSize = Number of papers

LAK-11 Banff55 authors

LAK-12 Vancouver113 new168 total

LAK-13 Leuven105 new273 total

LAK-14 Indianapolis111 new384 total

LAK-15 Poughkeepsie167 new551 total

LAK-16 Edinburgh205 new756 total

LAK-17 Vancouver248 new1004 total

LAK-17 Vancouver248 new1004 total37% authors

Open community

LAK Reviewers

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to our 149 Reviewers

7th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge ConferenceSimon Fraser University, March 13-17, 2017

Principal

Bronze

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THANK YOU to LAK’17 Sponsors!