About the Journal

The Journal of Educational Data Mining (JEDM; ISSN: 2157-2100; see indexing) is published by the International Educational Data Mining Society (IEDMS). It is an international and interdisciplinary forum of research on computational approaches for analyzing electronic repositories of student data to answer educational questions. It is completely and permanently free and open-access to both authors and readers

Educational Data Mining is an emerging discipline dedicated to developing methods that explore the unique data generated in educational settings. The goal is to deepen our understanding of students and their learning environments through innovative and impactful research. Key data sources in EDM include:

  • Student interactions within interactive learning environments.
  • Learner test data and assessment artifacts.
  • Digital didactic materials.
  • Usage patterns in learning management systems.

Types of Submissions:

The journal seeks high-quality original work that emphasizes novelty and impact in the field. Accepted submissions should extend beyond mere application and must include elements that contribute to broader knowledge, such as generalizable methodologies or comparative analyses. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Innovative Processes or Methodologies: Developing and detailing new processes or methodologies for analyzing educational data.
  • Integration with Pedagogical Theories: Research that advances pedagogical theories through data-driven insights.
  • Broader Applicability of Educational Software: Work that not only improves educational software but also demonstrates the generalizable applicability of findings across different contexts.
  • Advancing Understanding of Learner Cognition: Research that enhances our understanding of learners' domain representations and cognitive processes.
  • Comparative Assessment of Learner Engagement: Studies that compare different approaches to assessing learner engagement and effectiveness.

The journal also welcomes survey articles, theoretical articles, and position papers, provided they build on existing research and offer significant contributions to the field.  Please look here for additional information.

 
Editor: Philip I. Pavlik Jr., University of Memphis, United States

Associate Editors:
Ryan S. Baker, University of Pennsylvania, United States
Min Chi, North Carolina State University, United States
Agathe Merceron, Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany (editor, 2022-2024 July,18)
Andrew M. Olney, University of Memphis, United States (editor, 2017-2021)
Luc Paquette, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Anna N. Rafferty, Carleton College, United States
Olga C. Santos, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain
Kalina Yacef, University of Sydney, Australia (founding editor, 2008-2013)
 
Accessibility Production Editor:
Nigel Bosch, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
 

Former Editors:

Agathe Merceron, Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany, 2022-2024 July,18
Andrew M. Olney, University of Memphis, United States, 2017-2021
Michel Desmarais, Polytechnique Montreal, Canada, 2014-2016
Kalina Yacef, University of Sydney, Australia, founding editor, 2008-2013
 
 
Author guidelines and submission guidelines can be found here. All other inquiries should be emailed to: info@jedm.educationaldatamining.org.
 

Current Issue

Published: 2024-06-27

Editorial Acknowledgment

Agathe Merceron, Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Jaclyn Ocumpaugh, Ryan S. Baker, Min Chi, Andrew M. Olney, Luc Paquette, Anna Rafferty, Olga C. Santos, Kalina Yacef
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EDM 2024 Journal Track

The Knowledge Component Attribution Problem for Programming: Methods and Tradeoffs with Limited Labeled Data

Yang Shi, Robin Schmucker, Keith Tran, John Bacher, Kenneth Koedinger, Thomas Price, Min Chi, Tiffany Barnes
Abstract 235 | HTML Downloads 112 PDF Downloads 122

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Automated Evaluation of Classroom Instructional Support with LLMs and BoWs: Connecting Global Predictions to Specific Feedback

Jacob Whitehill, Jennifer LoCasale-Crouch
Abstract 168 | HTML Downloads 76 PDF Downloads 116

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An Approach to Improve k-Anonymization Practices in Educational Data Mining

Frank Stinar, Zihan Xiong, Nigel Bosch
Abstract 104 | HTML Downloads 66 PDF Downloads 124

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Exploring the Impact of Symbol Spacing and Problem Sequencing on Arithmetic Performance: An Educational Data Mining Approach

Avery Harrison Closser, Anthony F. Botelho, Jenny Yun-Chen Chan
Abstract 145 | HTML Downloads 74 PDF Downloads 89

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Effect of Gamification on Gamers: Evaluating Interventions for Students Who Game the System

Kirk P. Vanacore, Ashish Gurung, Adam Sales, Neil Heffernan
Abstract 122 | HTML Downloads 60 PDF Downloads 131

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LearnSphere: A Learning Data and Analytics CyberInfrastructure

John Stamper, Steven Moore, Carolyn Rose, Philip Pavlik, Kenneth Koedinger
Abstract 128 | HTML Downloads 82 PDF Downloads 135

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Session-based Methods for Course Recommendation

Md Akib Zabed Khan, Agoritsa Polyzou
Abstract 109 | HTML Downloads 53 PDF Downloads 137

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Articles

Analyzing Transitions in Sequential Data with Marginal Models

Jeffrey Matayoshi, Shamya Karumbaiah
Abstract 62 | HTML Downloads 51 PDF Downloads 65

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Supercharging BKT with Multidimensional Generalizable IRT and Skill Discovery

Mohammad M. Khajah
Abstract 84 | HTML Downloads 97 PDF Downloads 112

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Structural Neural Networks Meet Piecewise Exponential Models for Interpretable College Dropout Prediction

Chuan Cai, Adam Fleischhacker
Abstract 107 | HTML Downloads 60 PDF Downloads 86

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Extended Articles from the EDM 2023 Conference

Investigating Concept Definition and Skill Modeling for Cognitive Diagnosis in Language Learning

Boxuan Ma, Sora Fukui, Yuji Ando , Shinichi Konomi
Abstract 133 | HTML Downloads 54 PDF Downloads 119

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A Course Recommender System Built on Success to Support Students at Risk in Higher Education

Kerstin Wagner, Agathe Merceron, Petra Sauer, Niels Pinkwart
Abstract 137 | HTML Downloads 59 PDF Downloads 124

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A Comprehensive Study on Evaluating and Mitigating Algorithmic Unfairness with the MADD Metric

Mélina Verger, Chunyang Fan, Sébastien Lallé, François Bouchet, Vanda Luengo
Abstract 92 | HTML Downloads 87 PDF Downloads 79

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