Highlighting Learning Across a Degree with an Independent Open Learner Model

This paper introduces UK-SpecIAL, a simple independent open learner model to raise learner awareness of their progress towards learning outcomes across components of their degree. UK-SpecIAL was deployed in first year courses in electronic, electrical and computer engineering. Questionnaire responses and usage logs suggest the independent open learner model approach may be able to help students understand how their various courses relate to each other, and to the overall aims and requirements of their degree and future professions.