Using learning analytics dashboards to monitor student progress: the case of a blended computer science university course

The research presented here focuses on students' perceptions of using learning analytics dashboards, specifically for tracking progress indicators within the Moodle Learning Management System. The study aims to uncover the connections between progress tracking, motivation, satisfaction, and final grades. The research involved 126 students in a blended course covering economics and informatics. Progress through course materials was tracked using conditional activities, and students' progress was measured using self-assessment quizzes and badges. Results indicated a positive correlation between progress indicators and motivation, as well as a strong correlation between progress indicators and satisfaction. However, no significant correlation was found between progress indicators and final course scores. In conclusion, the study confirms that tracking progress indicators positively impacts student motivation and satisfaction but does not directly affect final grades. Future research should explore the mediating role of motivation and satisfaction in the relationship between progress tracking and final course grades.