Harry, Thanks for sharing this article. The Siemens speculation is interesting, and I wonder if he'll say more about this subject when he speaks at CIT in late May. Although Learning Analytics is an area of data collection that is gaining new and welcome attention, I think we've all been involved with Learning Analytics for years, so I think this article will be of interest to all. As usual, I'm always interested to see what questions are asked to form the basis of data that are analyzed. Thanks Janet Dr. J. Nepkie NEW EMAIL ADDRESS [log in to unmask] SUNY Distinguished Service Professor SUNY Music Department Oneonta, NY 13820 tele: 607-436-3425 fax: 607 436 2718 On 3/30/12 8:39 AM, "Pence, Harry" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Dear Friends, > >Mainly for Jim's benefit, but there may be others on the list who are >interested in learning analytics. > >http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/hack-higher-education/new-lms-product- >you > >It seems to be that the logical progression is clear here: >Colleges become interested in latest fad -------> Someone offers to >provide the latest fad for a "small" fee. > >The question is, will colleges go for the bait again? > >If you have any problem answering this last question, you must be new in >higher ed. > >Harry > >P.S. When the old business model starts to die, it's time to find a new >model. > > >Harry E. Pence >SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus >SUNY Oneonta