LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF LEARNING ANALYTICS IMPLEMENTATION AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT OUTCOMES IN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

This study analyses the subtle dynamics of Learning Analytics in Indian Higher Educational Institutions, concentrating on the interaction between retention, achievement, and employability.  Employing a mixed methods convergent parallel design, the research questioned a broad population of academic respondents across public and private Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India. A total of 537 usable questionnaires were evaluated to investigate the correlations between these main factors.

Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were performed to verify the measurement model, while Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) explained the direct and mediated routes. The data demonstrated positive and substantial connections, demonstrating that retention considerably effects attainment and employability, attainment favourably impacts employability, and attainment partly mediates the link between retention and employability.

These studies give subtle insights into the dynamics affecting Learning Analytics in the Indian higher education scene, giving practical implications for institutions looking to enhance student performance and employability. However, the study admits limits in generalizability, instrument reliability, and the cross-sectional character of the research, encouraging more longitudinal studies for a thorough understanding.

Keywords - Learning Analytics, Higher Education, Retention, Attainment, Employability, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Mixed Methods