MultiLA - An Authoring and Learning Analytics Tool for e-Learning Applications in Data Science Education

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In this paper, we present our tool MultiLA, which comprises an authoring tool to build eLAs and a backend for data collection. The eLAs can track learner behavior from mouse clicks and pointer movements up to the success in completing exercises, all being stored in the backend. Using learning analytics learning behavior and success can be analysed aiming to improve eLAs and support learners. eLAs can easily be adapted to different learner groups by [de]selecting their individual learning blocks in the backend, also providing an easy way to run A/B tests for comparing different versions of an eLA. interactive learning application learning analytics data collection Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. 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