Information, Data and Technology

Guilherme Ataíde Dias

Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) | guilhermeataide@ccsa.ufpb.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6576-0017 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/9553707435669429

Undergraduate in Computer Science from the Federal University of Paraíba UFPB Campus II (1990), Bachelor in Law by the University Center of João Pessoa UNIPE (2010), Master in Organization & Management by Central Connecticut State University? CCSU (1995), PhD in Information Science (Communication Sciences) at the University of São Paulo? USP (2003) and Post-Doctor by UNESP (2011). He is currently Associate Professor III at the Federal University of Paraíba, where he holds a degree in Information Science. He is involved with Post-Graduation through the Post-Graduate Program in Information Science and Postgraduate Program in Administration, both of UFPB. Has research interest in the following themes: Knowledge Representation; Information Architecture; Information security; Information and Communication Technologies; Health Information; Social networks; Free software; Law, Ethics and Intellectual Property in Cyberspace; Scientific Data Management; Legal Information; He is currently Research Productivity Scholar (PQ) at CNPq.

Moisés Lima Dutra

Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) | moises.dutra@ufsc.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-5553 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1973469817655034

Professor, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Information Science. PhD in Computing from the University of Lyon 1, France (2009). Master in Electrical Engineering, subarea Automação e Sistemas (2005) and Bachelor in Computing (1998) from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. His current lines of research are related to Applied Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Semantic Web, Linked Data) and Data Science (Big Data, IoT). It is linked to the research group ITI-RG (Intelligence, Technology and Information - Research Group).

Fábio Mosso Moreira

São Paulo State University (UNESP) | fabio.moreira@unesp.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9582-4218 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1614493890723021

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering (UNESP / Tupã). Master degree in Information Science - (UNESP / Marília). PhD student in the Graduate Program in Information Science (UNESP / Marília). Member of the Research Group - GPNTI (UNESP / Marília) and GPTAD (UNESP / Tupã). Collaborator of the Project Digital Skills for Family Farming (CoDAF). Content editor of the Electronic Journal Digital Skills for Family Farming (RECoDAF). Professional Technical Skill in Informatics from ETEC Massuyuki Kawano - Centro Paula Souza de Tupã. Professional experience in the ERP Information Systems for Logistics Operations. Works with research in Information Science, studying the use of digital resources for access to government data of Public Policies in the context of the small farmer.

Fernando de Assis Rodrigues

Federal University of Pará (UFPA) | fernando@rodrigues.pro.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9634-1202 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/5556499513805582

Professor at Federal University of Pará. Ph.D. and M.S. in Information Science, Post-bachelor in Internet Systems and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Most of his experience is based on works developed as a Full Stack Developer and Database administrator, especially with Python, Java and PHP programming languages, as well as MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite3 and PostgreSQL databases. Also, he lectured classes related to the context of Computer Science to undergraduate and graduate students at UNESP. Currently, He workd as a postdoc researcher at UNESP labs, working in data studies.

Ricardo César Gonçalves Sant'Ana

São Paulo State University (UNESP) | ricardo.santana@unesp.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1387-4519 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1022660730972320

Associate Professor at the Paulista State University - UNESP, Faculty of Sciences and Engineering - FCE, Campus de Tupã, on an exclusive dedication, where he is Chairman of the Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the Graduate Courses - CAACG, Local Coordinator of the Center for Studies and Pedagogical Practices - CENEPP and Local Ombudsman. Professor of the Post-Graduate Program in Information Science of the Paulista State University, Marília Campus. Graduated in Mathematics and Pedagogy, Master in Information Science (2002), Doctorate in Information Science (2008) and Freelance in Management Information Systems by UNESP (2017). He has specialized in Object Orientation (1996) and Management of Information Systems (1998). Ad hoc advisor of periodicals and development agencies. Member of the Research Group - New Technologies in Information GPNTI-UNESP. Has experience in the area of ??Computer Science, currently conducts research focused on: information science and information technology, investigating issues related to the Data Life Cycle, Transparency and Information Flow in Productive Chains. He worked as a professor at Faccat Faculdade de Ciências Contábeis e Administração de Tupã, where he coordinated a course of Administration with Qualification in Systems Analysis for ten years and the course of Licenciatura in Computing. He worked in the private sector as a consultant, integrator and researcher of new information technologies from 1988 to 2004.


Organizators

Guilherme Ataíde Dias

Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) | guilhermeataide@ccsa.ufpb.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6576-0017 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/9553707435669429

Undergraduate in Computer Science from the Federal University of Paraíba UFPB Campus II (1990), Bachelor in Law by the University Center of João Pessoa UNIPE (2010), Master in Organization & Management by Central Connecticut State University? CCSU (1995), PhD in Information Science (Communication Sciences) at the University of São Paulo? USP (2003) and Post-Doctor by UNESP (2011). He is currently Associate Professor III at the Federal University of Paraíba, where he holds a degree in Information Science. He is involved with Post-Graduation through the Post-Graduate Program in Information Science and Postgraduate Program in Administration, both of UFPB. Has research interest in the following themes: Knowledge Representation; Information Architecture; Information security; Information and Communication Technologies; Health Information; Social networks; Free software; Law, Ethics and Intellectual Property in Cyberspace; Scientific Data Management; Legal Information; He is currently Research Productivity Scholar (PQ) at CNPq.

Moisés Lima Dutra

Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) | moises.dutra@ufsc.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-5553 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1973469817655034

Professor, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Information Science. PhD in Computing from the University of Lyon 1, France (2009). Master in Electrical Engineering, subarea Automação e Sistemas (2005) and Bachelor in Computing (1998) from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. His current lines of research are related to Applied Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Semantic Web, Linked Data) and Data Science (Big Data, IoT). It is linked to the research group ITI-RG (Intelligence, Technology and Information - Research Group).

Fábio Mosso Moreira

São Paulo State University (UNESP) | fabio.moreira@unesp.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9582-4218 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1614493890723021

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering (UNESP / Tupã). Master degree in Information Science - (UNESP / Marília). PhD student in the Graduate Program in Information Science (UNESP / Marília). Member of the Research Group - GPNTI (UNESP / Marília) and GPTAD (UNESP / Tupã). Collaborator of the Project Digital Skills for Family Farming (CoDAF). Content editor of the Electronic Journal Digital Skills for Family Farming (RECoDAF). Professional Technical Skill in Informatics from ETEC Massuyuki Kawano - Centro Paula Souza de Tupã. Professional experience in the ERP Information Systems for Logistics Operations. Works with research in Information Science, studying the use of digital resources for access to government data of Public Policies in the context of the small farmer.

Fernando de Assis Rodrigues

Federal University of Pará (UFPA) | fernando@rodrigues.pro.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9634-1202 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/5556499513805582

Professor at Federal University of Pará. Ph.D. and M.S. in Information Science, Post-bachelor in Internet Systems and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. Most of his experience is based on works developed as a Full Stack Developer and Database administrator, especially with Python, Java and PHP programming languages, as well as MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite3 and PostgreSQL databases. Also, he lectured classes related to the context of Computer Science to undergraduate and graduate students at UNESP. Currently, He workd as a postdoc researcher at UNESP labs, working in data studies.

Ricardo César Gonçalves Sant'Ana

São Paulo State University (UNESP) | ricardo.santana@unesp.br | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1387-4519 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1022660730972320

Associate Professor at the Paulista State University - UNESP, Faculty of Sciences and Engineering - FCE, Campus de Tupã, on an exclusive dedication, where he is Chairman of the Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the Graduate Courses - CAACG, Local Coordinator of the Center for Studies and Pedagogical Practices - CENEPP and Local Ombudsman. Professor of the Post-Graduate Program in Information Science of the Paulista State University, Marília Campus. Graduated in Mathematics and Pedagogy, Master in Information Science (2002), Doctorate in Information Science (2008) and Freelance in Management Information Systems by UNESP (2017). He has specialized in Object Orientation (1996) and Management of Information Systems (1998). Ad hoc advisor of periodicals and development agencies. Member of the Research Group - New Technologies in Information GPNTI-UNESP. Has experience in the area of ??Computer Science, currently conducts research focused on: information science and information technology, investigating issues related to the Data Life Cycle, Transparency and Information Flow in Productive Chains. He worked as a professor at Faccat Faculdade de Ciências Contábeis e Administração de Tupã, where he coordinated a course of Administration with Qualification in Systems Analysis for ten years and the course of Licenciatura in Computing. He worked in the private sector as a consultant, integrator and researcher of new information technologies from 1988 to 2004.


Student evasion and Data Science: first steps of an applied research to the distance learning context of the Centro-Oeste State University

Pages: 409 - 423

Authors

Sandro Rautenberg

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | sandro.rautenberg@gmail.com | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2375-9365 | https://lattes.cnpq.br/1550342830820869

Graduation in Computer Science from the Blumenau Regional University Foundation (1996), master's degree in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (1998) and PhD in Knowledge Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2009). He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Leipzig - Germany, with emphasis on the development of Ontologies for Linked Open Data (Research Project with the support of CAPES - BEX Process no. 18228 / 12-7). He is a non-titular professor of the State University of the Center-West (UNICENTRO) of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and of the Professional Master in Administration (PPGADM). He has experience in the areas of Computer Science and Information Science, working mainly in the following subjects: Engineering and Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, Ontologies, Linked Open Data and Scientometrics.

Alan H. Costa

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | alanhenschel2@gmail.com | https://lattes.cnpq.br/5036418154205354

Internship at Centro-Oeste State University

Paulo R. V. do Carmo

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | pauloviviurka4@gmail.com |

Renan Augusto Mattos Nutse

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | renanmnutse@gmail.com | https://lattes.cnpq.br/6322152109754016

Graduation student of the Computer Science Course at Centro-Oeste State University, Unicentro. The high school was held at the Wolf College of Paraná, in Guarapuava.

Maria Aparecida Crissi Knuppel

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | knuppelc@gmail.com | https://lattes.cnpq.br/2901507472605831

Professor at the Centro-Oeste State University, UNICENTRO. Graduation in Portuguese Portuguese Literature by the State University of the Center-West (1982), Master in Education by the State University of Campinas (1999) and PhD in Education by the State University of Maringá (2013). Experience in Education, with emphasis on Education, working mainly in the following subjects: history of education, cultural history, history of school textbooks, history of school subjects, history of reading, distance education and education technologies. Coordinator of Unicentro Distance Education Nucleus and UAB Coordinator of Unicentro

Marta Clediane Rodrigues Anciutti

Centro-Oeste State University (UNICENTRO) | martanciutti@gmail.com | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3852-032X | https://lattes.cnpq.br/8331126599019568

Graduation in Pedagogy from the State Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Guarapuava (1992). Specialization in Institutional and Clinical Psychopedagogy. Master in Education from the Federal University of Paraná. Currently, she is the Board of the Magisterium - State Secretariat of Education of Paraná. assistant professor at DEPED / Unicentro and Pedagogical Advisor at the Center for Distance Education of the State University of the Center-West - NEAD / UAB / Guarapuava. Has experience in Education, with emphasis on Educational Management.

Resumo

A Educação a Distância é uma alternativa de ensino para indivíduos que necessitam horários e locais de estudo flexibilizados. Dentre as instituições que oferecem essa modalidade de ensino, a Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO) ministra cursos de graduação a distância por intermédio do Núcleo de Educação a Distância (NEaD). Em uma análise realizada, o NEaD destaca um alto índice de evasão de alunos. Para melhor entender essa realidade, institucionalmente, formalizou-se um projeto de extensão empregando tecnologias da Ciência de Dados. Iniciado em Junho/2018, o projeto visa inferir alguns elementos de análise e apoiar decisões pedagógicas a partir dos microdados do Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem MOODLE. Neste sentido, este artigo tem como objetivo relatar os primeiros passos do referido empreendimento. Decorridos seis meses de execução, dentre os resultados preliminares alcançados, pontua-se: i) o estabelecimento de um workflow para desenvolver os cenários de exploração e visualização de dados; ii) a concepção de uma camada para ingestão de dados, mitigando os efeitos indesejáveis de versionamento de modelos de dados do MOODLE; e iii) a formalização de um meio de comunicação para com os gestores do NEaD/UNICENTRO, quando da prospecção de cenários de exploração de dados.

Palavras-chave: Ciência de Dados. Educação à Distância. Evasão Estudantil. MOODLE. Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem.

Abstract

Distance Learning is a teaching alternative for individuals who need flexible schedules and places for studying. Among the institutions that offer this kind of education, the Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO) teaches undergraduate distance courses through the Núcleo de Educação a Distância (NEaD). In an initial analysis, the NEaD highlights a high evasion rate among students. To better understand this reality, institutionally, a project was formalized using Data Science technologies. Initiated in June/2018, the project aims to infer some elements from the microdata of the MOODLE Learning Management System for supporting pedagogical decisions. In this sense, this article aims to report the first steps of this effort. After six months of execution, the preliminary results achieved include: i) the establishment of a workflow for developing data exploitation scenarios; ii) the design of a data layer, mitigating the undesirable effects of versioning of the MOODLE’s data model; and iii) the formalization of a communication model with the NEaD/UNICENTRO managers, when prospecting data exploitation scenarios.

Keywords: Data Science. Distance Learning. Student Evasion. Moodle. Learning Management System.


Support

Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB)São Paulo State University (UNESP)Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)Electronic Journal Digital Skills for Family Farming (RECoDAF)National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)