jcer

Journal of Computer and Education Research

2148-2896

Tamer KUTLUCA

10.18009/jcer.1772294

Instructional Technologies Educational Technology and Computing

Öğretim Teknolojileri Eğitim Teknolojisi ve Bilgi İşlem

Learning Analytics in Practice: Exploring the Relationship between Video Logs and Academic Achievement in Online Courses

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6333-2486

Acar

Melike

YENI YUZYIL UNIVERSITY

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7995-0604

Kızılkaya Cumaoğlu

Gonca

Yeditepe Üniversitesi

04 07 2026

14 08 26 2025 03 24 2026

2013

Journal of Computer and Education Research

This study investigates the relationship between university students’ video log data and their academic achievement in online compulsory courses during the 2023–2024 academic year in a foundation University in İstanbul. Data were collected from students (N= 500) who consistently attended four online courses (Atatürk's Principles and History of Reforms, Computer Applications, Turkish Language, and English) delivered via a learning management system. Video viewing durations and click counts were obtained from log records, while academic scores were retrieved from the student information system. Non-parametric tests (Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis H) were used due to non-normal data distribution. Results showed statistically significant differences in video engagement and academic achievement by gender, nationality, and course type. The findings highlight the role of student engagement patterns in predicting academic achievement in distance education environments.

Online courses video log learning management system learning analytics academic achievement university students

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