Turning learners into effective better learners: The use of the askMe! System for learning analytics

Learning analytics is defined as the measurement collection analysis and reporting of data about learners in order to optimize their learning. It was recognized very early that the field of learning analytics offers promising possibilities for education and assessment. In this paper the interactive and personalized e-assessment system askMe! Is presented that makes use of learning analytics in order to turn learners into effective and better learners. The paper also shows how the system addresses future challenges in the field of learning analytics. Finally a brief summary of the use and evaluation of the system in a real-life setting completes the paper.