Knowledge base for a successful education data ecosystem

Dialogue labs with experts, case studies, learning stories, comparative analyses, policy recommendations and guidelines.

The knowledge base offers multiple outputs relevant for all stakeholders in education who wish to learn the key factors in meaningful use of education data.

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  • What is a joyful schoolday-experiment

    Danish society and primary schools have undergone significant digitalisation over the past 30 years, leading to the introduction of digital platforms and personal learning tools.

    Learning story
    Denmark
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Engaging students through small data and playful learning

    The context is the digitalisation of Danish primary schools, particularly following the 2013 school reform. This reform brought an increased focus on measuring students' learning and wellbeing through digital learning analytics.

    Learning story
    Denmark
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Learning Analytics to Support Self-regulated Learning in Primary School

    Teachers find it hard to help students manage their own learning (self-regulated learning or SRL). SRL involves thinking, planning, motivation and emotions, making it complex.

    Learning story
    International
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Can wearable technology be used to increase learning and wellbeing?

    Finnish adolescents are experiencing decreased physical activity, sleep, and increased stress and school exhaustion.

    Learning story
    International
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • How ViLLE – learning platform can be used to learn mathematic with Finnish 4th graders

    Teaching complex mathematical concepts like decimal numbers to young learners is challenging. Traditional methods often fail to address the diverse learning paces and styles in a classroom.

    Learning story
    International
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Education data analytics for personalised learning and wellbeing

    Despite the growing presence of EdTech platforms and adaptive learning technologies, many of them require costly licenses and complex infrastructure. In contrast, most teachers, particularly those in public or resource-constrained schools, often rely on free or open-source tools or state-provided platforms.

    Learning story
    Greece
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Supporting special education needs at school level

    Killorglin Community College in County Kerry, Ireland, is a post-primary school that has adopted a fully inclusive policy. Around 60% of its 294 students have some form of learning difficulty, far exceeding national averages.

    Learning story
    Ireland
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Supporting special education needs in the classroom using AI tools

    Inclusive education in Italy mandates that all students—including those with disabilities or special learning needs—receive equitable access to education in the same classrooms as their peers.

    Learning story
    Italy
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • Visualizing Data for Systemic Approach & Governance Decisions

    This case study examines how a Swedish municipality utilises data and visualisation tools to address educational inequality among students from different socio-economic backgrounds.

    Case study
    Sweden
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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  • How data obtained through digital textbooks platforms is used to enhance student learning

    This Case Study addresses how data generated from digital textbook platforms can be used to enhance student learning. Conducted within the framework of the Agile EDU project, the study describes two participating school clusters under the Ministry of Education's Digital Textbooks Pilot-Project. The focus is on the Agile EDU pillar "Data in Use for Teaching and Learning," while also considering implications related to data governance and privacy.

    Case study
    Portugal
    EdTech actor, Policy maker, School leader, Teacher
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