Week 8: Discussion Question – Student Success Scientists
Discussion Prompt
Mark Milliron, an executive at Civitas, an organization that uses big data to understand educational problems, noted that each of us should strive to be a Student Success Scientist by using data to ensure that students are well-served in all facets of our programs. One thing technology has advanced is our ability to harvest and use data easily and regularly.
For this discussion, you should share how you can use data in your context to promote learner success.
In your initial response, address the following:
Discuss two ways in which you can use data in your context to promote learner success
Identify one area of opportunity where you believe data is under-utilized and would make a difference