Dr. Clara Schumacher
Research Associate
Campus Golm
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
House 24, Room 1.17
14476 Potsdam
consulting hours
can be scheduled based on agreement
Career
Career
since 09/2023 - Research associate, Digital Education Working Group, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Potsdam
04/2020-12/2023 - Research associate, Chair of Computer Science | Computer Science and Society, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
04/2015-03/2020 - Research associate, Chair of Learning, Design and Technology, University of Mannheim
02/2020 - Dissertation (Dr. rer. pol.), Chair of Learning, Design and Technology, University of Mannheim
06/2014 - Diploma in Educational Sciences, Psychology, Adult Education, Work Psychology, University of Koblenz-Landau, Campus Landau
Research
- Learning Analytics
- Self-regulated Learning
- Assessment and Feedback
- Prompts
- Educational Data Literacy
Memberships and Scientific Committees
- AERA
- AECT
- EARLI
- Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI)
- Speaker of the Learning Analytics Working Group, DELFI, GI
- Member of the steering committee of the professional group Bildungstechnologien, GI
Publications
Dissertation/Diploma
Schumacher, C. (2019). Cognitive, metacognitive, and motivational perspectives on learning analytics. Synthesizing self-regulated learning, assessment, and feedback with learning analytics [Doctoral dissertation, University of Mannheim]. MADOC University of Mannheim. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:180-madoc-537125
Schumacher, C. (2014). Informelles Lernen in virtuellen Unternehmensnetzwerken. [Unpublished diploma thesis]. University of Koblenz-Landau, Landau.
Journal articles (peer-reviewed)
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2023). Reciprocal issues of artificial and human intelligence in education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 55(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2022.2154511
Ifenthaler, D.*, Schumacher, C.*, & Kuzilek, J. (2023). Investigating students’ use of self-assessments in higher education using learning analytics. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 39(1), 255-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12744 (*shared first authorship)
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2021). Investigating prompts for supporting students’ self-regulation - A remaining challenge for learning analytics approaches? The Internet and Higher Education, 49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2020.100791
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2018). The importance of students’ motivational dispositions for designing learning analytics. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 30(3), 599-619. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-018-9188-y
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2018). Features students really expect from learning analytics. Computers in Human Behavior, 78, 397-407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.06.030
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2016). Student perceptions of privacy principles for learning analytics. Educational Technology Research and Development, 64(5), 923-938. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-016-9477-y
Publications in edited volumes (peer-reviewed)
Sun, W., Schumacher, C., Chen, L., & Pinkwart, N. (2021). What do MOOC dashboards present to learners? In M. Sahin & D. Ifenthaler (Eds.), Visualizations and Dashboards for Learning Analytics (pp. 117-148). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81222-5_6
Schumacher, C. (2020). Linking assessment and learning analytics to support learning processes in Higher Education. In J. M. Spector, B. B. Lockee, & M. D. Childress (Eds.), Learning, Design, and Technology. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17727-4_166-1
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2019). Releasing personal information within learning analytics systems. In D. G. Sampson, J. M. Spector, D. Ifenthaler, P. Isaias, & S. Sergis (Eds.), Learning Technologies for Transforming Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Large Scale (pp. 3-18). Springer.
Schumacher, C., Klasen, D., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Implementation of a learning analytics system in a productive higher education environment. In M. S. Khine (Ed.), Emerging Trends in Learning Analytics. Leveraging the Power of Educational Data (pp. 177-199). Brill.
Schumacher, C. (2018). Supporting informal workplace learning through analytics. In D. Ifenthaler (Ed.), Digital Workplace Learning. Bridging Formal and Informal Learning with Digital Technologies (pp. 43-61). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46215-8
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2016). Udacity. In S. Danver (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education (pp. 1149-1151). Sage. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483318332.n372
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2016). Connectivism. In S. Danver (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education (pp. 242-244). Sage. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483318332.n82
Other publications
Seidel, N., & Schumacher, C. (2022). Workshop learning analytics. Intertwining adaptive learning and learning analytics. In M. Mandausch (Ed.)Proceedings of DELFI Workshops 2022.
Schumacher, C., Rzepka, N., & Seidel, N. (2021). Workshop on learning analytics. Considering student diversity with regard to assessment data and discrimination. In A. Lingnau (Ed.)Proceedings of DELFI Workshops 2021 (pp. 113-119). Hochschule Ruhr West.
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2016). Learning Analytics im Hochschulkontext. WiSt - Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium, 4, 172-177.
Editor
Schumacher, C. (Ed.). (2020). Proceedings of the DELFI Workshops 2020. Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.
Zender, R., Ifenthaler, D., Leonhardt, T., & Schumacher, C. (Eds.). (2020). DELFI 2020 - Die 18. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V.
Scientific presentations
Conference presentations (peer-reviewed)
2025
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2025). Empowerment von angehenden Lehrpersonen durch Bildungsdatenkompetenz [Symposium presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, USA, 24-04-2025.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2025). What pre-service teachers really exect from teacher dashboards[Poster presentation]. 12. GEBF-Tagung, Mannheim, BW, Germany, 27-01-2025.
2024
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2024). Students’ behavioral reactions to generic, specific, and adaptive specific prompts [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, USA, 21-10-2024.
Rüdian, S., Schumacher, C., Hanses, M., Kuzilek, J., & Pinkwart, N. (2024). Rule-based and prediction-based computer-generated feedback in online courses [Discussion paper presentation]. IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2024), Nicosia, CY, 03-07-2024.
2023
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2023). Changing my learning behavior through learning analytics feedback? Tell me what to do [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Orlando, FL, USA, 15-10-2023.
Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., & Kuzilek, J. (2023). Using students’ interaction with self-assessments during the semester for predicting course success [Poster presentation]. EARLI Conference, Thessaloniki, GR, 25-08-2023.
Schumacher, C., Azevedo, R., & Ifenthaler, D., (2023). Investigating pre-service teachers’ sense-making of educational dashboards using multichannel data [Roundtable presentation]. EARLI Conference, Thessaloniki, GR, 23-08-2023.
Rüdian, S., Schumacher, C., Kuzilek, J., & Pinkwart, N. (2023). Pre-selecting text snippets to provide formative feedback in online learning [Poster presentation]. Conference on Educational Data Mining. Bengalaru, India, 11-07-2023.
Schumacher, C., Kuzilek, J., & Ifenthaler, D. (2023). Investigating generic, specific, and adaptive specific prompts in digital learning environments using trace data [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, 13-04-2023.
Rüdian, S., Schumacher, C., & Pinkwart, N. (2023). Computer-generated formative feedback using pre-selected text snippets [Poster Presentation]. 13th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Arlington, TX, USA, 13-03-2023.
2022
Schumacher, C., Kuzilek, J., & Ifenthaler, D. (2022). Making use of learning analytics for assessment: student’s engagement with self-assessments in digital learning environments [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 25-10-2022.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2022). Support my learning: Which learning analytics feedback works best? [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 24-10-2022.
Schumacher, C., Kuzilek, J., & Ifenthaler, D. (2022). Investigating students’ use of online formative assessments in higher education using learning analytics [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA, 21-04-2022.
Schumacher, C. & Kuzilek, J. (2022). How do students perceive algorithmic grouping in higher education? [Poster presentation]. 12th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Virtual Conference, 21-03-2022.
Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., & Kuzilek, J. (2022). Einblicke in die Verwendung von Self-Assessments im Kontext der Hochschule [Paper presentation]. 9. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung (GEBF), Hybrid Conference, 09-03-2022.
2021
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2021). Tell me more! Students’ perceptions about learning analytics feedback [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Ohio, OH, USA & Virtual, 04-11-2021.
Schumacher, C., & Kuzilek, J. (2021). Perfect match? Investigating students’ perceptions about algorithmic grouping in higher education [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Ohio, OH, USA & Virtual, 04-11-2021.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2021). Wahrnehmung Studierender von Learning Analytics Feedback: Verständnis und Lernverhalten [Paper presentation]. 18. Tagung der Fachgruppe Pädagogische Psychologie (PAEPSY), Virtual Conference, 15-09-2021.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2021). Investigating students’ perceived benefits of system- vs. teacher-based learning analytics feedback [Paper presentation]. EARLI 2021 Conference, Virtual Conference, 23-08-2021.
Ifenthaler, D., Sahin, M., & Schumacher, C. (2021). How emotional dispositions influence the online learning behaviour [Paper presentation]. EARLI Conference, Virtual Conference, 25-08-2021.
Ifenthaler, D., Schumacher, C., & Sahin, M. (2021). System-based or teacher-based learning analytics feedback – what works best? [Paper presentation]. 21th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2021), Virtual Conference, 13-07-2021.
Schumacher, C., & Kuzilek, J. (2021). Student perspectives on automatic grouping in higher education [Paper presentation]. Junges Forum für Medien und Hochschulentwicklung, Virtual Conference, 09-06-2021.
Schumacher, C., Reich-Stiebert, N., Kuzilek, J., Burchart, M. A., Raimann, J., Voltmer, J.-B., & Stürmer, S. (2021). Group perceptions vs. group reality: Exploring the fit of self-report and log file data in the process of collaboration [Poster presentation]. 11th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge, Virtual Conference, 12-04-2021.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2021). Investigating students’ perceptions of system- vs. teacher-based learning analytics feedback [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference, 09-04-2021.
2020
Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., Schultheis, J., & Aprea, C. (2020). The use of adaptive prompts to support students’ learning in a digital learning environment [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Virtual Conference, 07-11-2020.
Delcker, J., Roll, M., Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2020). Educational Data Literacy of K-12 teachers and pre-service teachers [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Virtual Conference, 02-11-2020. [Teacher Education Division Award for the Best Proposal]
Schumacher, C., Schultheis, J., Aprea, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2020). Using adaptive prompts to support students’ financial literacy [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting (cancelled), San Francisco, CA, 19-04-2020.
2019
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Why trace data fail to inform learning outcomes [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 22-10-2019.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Pilotierung einer Webanwendung zur Unterstützung von Schulen bei der Medienentwicklungsplanung [Paper presentation]. Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgruppe Empirische Pädagogische Forschung (AEPF), Münster, NRW, Germany, 15-09-2019.
Schumacher, C., Schultheis, J., Aprea, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Einsatz von Prompts im Kontext ökonomischer Bildung am Beispiel der Altersvorsorge [Paper presentation]. Jahrestagung der Sektion Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik 2019, Graz, ST, Austria, 25-09-2019.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). When prompts do not support learning outcomes and learning analytics fail to provide useful information [Poster presentation]. EARLI 2019 Conference, Aachen, NRW, Germany, 12-08-2019.
Schumacher, C., Tai, J., Boud, D., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Investigating and improving students’ feedback literacy using trace data for writing assignments [Paper presentation]. EARLI 2019 Conference, Aachen, NRW, Germany, 12-08-2019.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Investigating self-regulated learning prompts using learning analytics [Paper presentation]. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada, 05-04-2019.
2018
Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., & Schön, D. (2018). Toward evidence-based implementation of a learning analytics system [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, USA, 25-10-2018.
Delcker, J., Roll, M., Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2018). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT in school development [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, USA, 25-10-2018.
Schumacher, C., Klasen, D., & Ifenthaler, D. (2018). Evidenzbasierte Implementation eines Learning Analytics Dashboards in ein bestehendes Lernmanagementsystem [Paper presentation]. DELFI, Frankfurt, Germany, 10-09-2018.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2018). Why learning analytics need to care for motivational dispositions of students [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, New York, NY, USA, 13-04-2018.
2017
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). Taking account of learners' motivation when designing learning analytics systems [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 07-11-2017.
Schumacher, C., Schön, D., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). Implementing learning analytics features: At the intersection of pedagogical and information technological perspectives [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 07-11-2017.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). Einstellung Studierender zu Datenschutz in Learning Analytics [Paper presentation]. DELFI, Chemnitz, Germany, 05-09-2017.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). Learning analytics features self-regulated learners prefer for learning [Poster presentation]. EARLI 2017 Conference, Tampere, Finland, 01-09-2017.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). Students’ expectations of learning analytics features [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, 27-04-2017.
Delcker, J., Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2017). App Smashing mit Tablets im Unterricht [Paper presentation]. Frühjahrstagung 2017 Sektion Medienpädagogik der DGFE, Mainz, RP, Germany, 09-03-2017.
2016
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2016). Features students really expect from learning analytics [Paper presentation]. CELDA Conference, Mannheim, BW, Germany, 30-10-2016.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2016). Privacy issues limit the benefits of learning analytics [Paper presentation]. AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 19-10-2016.
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2016). Student perceptions of privacy principles for learning analytics [Paper presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 12-04-2016.
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2016). Datenschutz in Learning Analytics Anwendungen – Einschätzungen Studierender [Poster presentation]. DGfE-Kongress, Kassel, HE, Germany, 13-03-2016.
2015
Ifenthaler, D., & Schumacher, C. (2015). Divulging personal information within learning analytics systems [Paper presentation]. CELDA Conference, Maynooth, KE, Ireland, 24-10-2015.
Presentations (non-peer-reviewed)
2021
Schumacher, C. (2021). Wie können Learning Analytics die Erwachsenenbildung unterstützen? [Workshop presentation].Bildung, Daten, Lernen: Perspektiven und Professionalität im Umgang mit Educational Data in der Erwachsenen- und Weiterbildung, Virtual Workshop, 22-04-2021.
2019
Schumacher, C., & Ifenthaler, D. (2019). Implementing learning analytics for supporting students [Paper presentation]. Strategies beyond borders – transforming higher education in a digital age, Berlin, Germany, 09-12-2019.
Ifenthaler, D., Schumacher, C., Kim, D., Muljana, P. S., Zhu, M., & Tawfik, A. (2019). Learning analytics: Intersections with ID, research, and practice [Panel]. AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 22-10-2019.
Schumacher, C. (2019). Learning Analytics in der Hochschullehre [Workshop presentation]. Hochschulzentrum für Studienerfolg und Berufsstart (HSB), Hochschule Darmstadt, Darmstadt, 23-01-2019.
2018
Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., & Schön, D. (2018). Implementation of the learning analytics system LeAP - Integrating pedagogical and technical perspectives [Paper presentation]. Innovations in Education: Challenges and Opportunities of Digitization Research Workshop, Tallinn, Estonia, 15-05-2018.
Schön, D., & Schumacher, C. (2018). Learning analytics profiles. Learning analytics in university environments [Paper presentation]. Second German Learning Analytics Summer Institute, Mannheim, Germany, 08-05-2018.
2017
Schumacher, C. (2017). Cognitive, metacognitive and motivational perspectives on learning analytics [Paper presentation]. First German Learning Analytics Summer Institute, Berlin, Germany, 06-04-2017.