UROP Project
Educational Analytics, Student Performance Monitoring, Learning Management System
Research Mentor: jm22cf@fsu.edu Jean Baptiste MBANZABUGABO, JB
Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: jm22cf@fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Contact Email: jm22cf@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Candidates should come from computer programming and applications, computer science, information and communication technology (ICT), information technology majors, and/or education with digital and research skills.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdO2vqj4jHNNYN53d-zUHHuR0hh0z98Se
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Roundtable Session.
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Candidates should come from computer programming and applications, computer science, information and communication technology (ICT), information technology majors, and/or education with digital and research skills.
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdO2vqj4jHNNYN53d-zUHHuR0hh0z98Se
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Roundtable Session.
Project Description
Problem statement: With the growing shift towards online education, educators/instructors/professors face significant challenges in effectively monitoring and supporting student progress. The current learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas offer basic tracking capabilities, but they fall short in providing comprehensive, real-time analytics and feedback mechanisms that can help educators identify at-risk students and tailor their support. The lack of detailed, actionable insights into student engagement and performance makes it difficult for professors to intervene early and effectively. There is an urgent need for an integrated system that enhances the capabilities of existing LMS platform by providing detailed analytics, automated notification, and intuitive dashboards to better support student success in online environments. {Mo detail to be provided}Objective: Create a system to be integrated with Canvas that provides comprehensive monitoring and analytics on students' progress in online classes.
Research Tasks: 1. Conduct a thorough review of existing research (at least 10 ABs) on learning management systems (LMS), with a focus on analytics, student monitoring, and real-time feedback in online education.
2. Research and analyze other educational platforms and tools that provide student progress tracking and analytics and compare the features of these tools with those of Canvas, focusing on their effectiveness in monitoring student performance.
3. Document the specific requirements and design document for the new system.
4. Assist in the design and development of a prototype system that will be integrated with Canvas.
5. Conduct user testing with educators and sample students to assess the effectiveness and usability of the new system and document the findings.
6. Prepare a Poster presentation
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Basic research method
System analysis
Ability to quickly grasp and apply new technologies (Tech Savviness)
Experience with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design
PHP, Python & machine learning
Working with Application Programming Interfaces
Data Management
Mentoring Philosophy
I will play a pivotal role in guiding students through the project. This includes helping them navigate new technologies, encouraging self-learning, fostering collaboration, and providing tips and feedback. I will also facilitate the training to understand the actual development needed. My approach to mentoring is rooted in the belief that effective guidance is both a partnership and a shared journey, where both mentor and mentee grow together.I am committed to support their growth and success, both in the context of this project and in their broader career development.
Additional Information
Who is Jean Baptiste Mbanzabugabo?He is a PhD student in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies within the department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems at the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Master of Computer Applications, a Master of Science in Software Engineering, and a Doctor of Science in Computer Science. Prior to joining FSU as ISLT PhD Student, he served as a Senior Lecturer and Dean of the School of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Kigali.