Learning analytics is the use of intelligent data, learner-produced data, and analysis models to discover information and social connections, and to predict and advise on learning. George Siemens learning-analytics/

1. Analytics is a proven approach to predicting student learning performance that has been successfully applied to a variety of courses and programs. 2. Monitoring and/or predicting student performance enables targeted interventions. 3. Performance information and predictions enable students, faculty, and advisors to improve student success.

SNAPP is a software tool that allows users to visualize the network of interactions resulting from discussion forum posts and replies. Social Networks Adapting Pedagogical Practice