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The Role of Learning Analytics in Developing Creativity

, and . page 75--91. Springer International Publishing, Cham, (2022)
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06333-6_5

Abstract

As society transitions into Industry 4.0 (whereby industries integrate digital and physical objects) the role of educational systems is to shape students into twenty-first century STEM citizens. Modern education systems develop competencies such as creativity alongside STEM capabilities in response to this emerging workforce. The individual, social, and economic importance of creativity has encouraged scientists, educators, and psychologists to study creativity's nature, assessment, and development. On an individual level, creativity is important when assisting problem solving and decision making. At the societal level, creativity can lead to scientific breakthroughs, conflict resolutions, and inventions. Creativity is fundamental to a thriving modern economy. Educators now focus on encouraging creativity in their students, thus, equipping them with the necessary skills to become workforce ready. For a society to successfully prepare for the Future of Work, a concerted emphasis on creativity in both school and the workforce is needed. This chapter will explore the role of Learning Analytics in developing creativity in education.

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