The impact of learning analytics dashboard intervention on student interaction and academic achievement in online learning environments


AKÇAPINAR G., Taşalp D.

Interactive Learning Environments, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/10494820.2026.2628248
  • Journal Name: Interactive Learning Environments
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC, Psycinfo
  • Keywords: at-risk students, intervention, Learning analytics dashboard, online learning, self-regulated learning
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Online learning environments offer flexible opportunities but require students to possess self-regulated learning skills to effectively plan, monitor, and regulate their learning. However, the lack of immediate oversight often hinders students’ ability to track their own progress, resulting in academic failure and limited participation. To address these challenges, Learning Analytics Dashboards have emerged as critical feedback tools aimed at improving engagement and minimizing course withdrawal. Although recent studies suggest positive outcomes for such interventions, the literature highlights a persistent scarcity of empirical research regarding their deployment in real-world classroom contexts. Consequently, this study examines the impact of a learning analytics-based dashboard intervention on the academic success and interaction levels of students identified as at-risk versus not-at-risk. The findings demonstrate that the intervention significantly increased student interaction with course elements. Furthermore, the academic achievement gap between at-risk students and their peers was found to be reduced following the intervention.