Vivekanandan Kumar

Vivekanandan Kumar, BSc, MCA., PhD

Associate Dean, R&I / Full Professor, SCIS

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    1997 …2024

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    • 2016

      A scalable learning analytics platform for automated writing feedback

      Lewkow, N., Feild, J., Zimmerman, N., Riedesel, M., Essa, A., Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Kinshuk, V. K. & Kode, S., 25 Apr. 2016, L@S 2016 - Proceedings of the 3rd 2016 ACM Conference on Learning at Scale. p. 109-112 4 p. (L@S 2016 - Proceedings of the 3rd 2016 ACM Conference on Learning at Scale).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      10 Citations (Scopus)
    • Curricular and learning analytics: A big data perspective

      Pinnell, C., Paulmani, G., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, K., 1 Jan. 2016, Big Data and Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Current Theory and Practice. p. 125-145 21 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      8 Citations (Scopus)
    • Effectiveness of a learner-directed model for e-Learning

      Lee, S., Barker, T. & Kumar, V. S., 2016, In: Educational Technology and Society. 19, 3, p. 221-233 13 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      16 Citations (Scopus)
    • Learning Analytics Solution for Reducing Learners' Course Failure Rate

      Govindarajan, K., Kumar, V. S., Boulanger, D. & Kinshuk, 29 Jan. 2016, Proceedings - IEEE 7th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2015. Iyer, S., Kinshuk & Choppella, V. (eds.). p. 83-90 8 p. 7395624. (Proceedings - IEEE 7th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2015).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      6 Citations (Scopus)
    • Measurement of quality of a course: Analysis to analytics

      Seanosky, J., Boulanger, D., Pinnell, C., Bell, J., Forner, L., Baddeley, M., Kinshuk & Kumar, V. S., 2016, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662477236 ed. p. 199-216 18 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology; no. 9783662477236).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • MUSIX: Learning analytics in music teaching

      Guillot, C., Guillot, R., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2016, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9789812878663, p. 269-273 5 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      3 Citations (Scopus)
    • SCALE: A Smart competence analytics solution for english writing

      Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Clemens, C., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 28 Nov. 2016, Proceedings - IEEE 16th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2016. Spector, J. M., Tsai, C.-C., Huang, R., Resta, P., Sampson, D. G., Kinshuk & Chen, N.-S. (eds.). p. 468-472 5 p. 7757026. (Proceedings - IEEE 16th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2016).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      3 Citations (Scopus)
    • SCALE: A competence analytics framework

      Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Pinnell, C., Bell, J., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2016, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9789812878663, p. 19-30 12 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      6 Citations (Scopus)
    • Security and privacy in bigdata learning analytics: An affordable and modular solution

      Seanosky, J., Jacques, D., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2016, Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Big Data and Cloud Computing Challenges, ISBCC 2016. Vijayakumar, V. & Neelanarayanan, V. (eds.). p. 43-55 13 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 49).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      4 Citations (Scopus)
    • Software-defined networking (SDN)-based network services for smart learning environment

      Govindarajan, K., Kumar, V. S., Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Bell, J., Pinnell, C., Kinshuk & Somasundaram, T. S., 2016, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9789812878663, p. 69-76 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

    • Swarm Intelligence (SI) based profiling and scheduling of big data applications

      Somasundaram, T. S., Govindarajan, K. & Kumar, V. S., 2016, Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, Big Data 2016. Ak, R., Karypis, G., Xia, Y., Hu, X. T., Yu, P. S., Joshi, J., Ungar, L., Liu, L., Sato, A.-H., Suzumura, T., Rachuri, S., Govindaraju, R. & Xu, W. (eds.). p. 1875-1880 6 p. 7840806. (Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, Big Data 2016).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • Using healthcare analytics to determine an effective diagnostic model for ADHD in students

      Mitchnick, D., Kumar, V., Kinshuk & Fraser, S., 18 Apr. 2016, 3rd IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics, BHI 2016. (3rd IEEE EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics, BHI 2016; vol. 2016-January).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      1 Citation (Scopus)
    • 2015

      A framework to automatically analyze regulation

      Zheng, L., El-Bishouty, M. M., Pinnell, C., Bell, J., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2015, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662441879, p. 23-30 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • An approach to measure coding competency evolution: Toward learning analytics

      Kumar, V., Kinshuk, Somasundaram, T., Harris, S., Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Paulmani, G. & Panneerselvam, K., 2015, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662444467 ed. p. 27-43 17 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology; no. 9783662444467).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • Big data learning analytics: A new perpsective

      Kumar, V. S., Kinshuk, Somasundaram, T. S., Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J. & Vilela, M. F., 2015, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662446584 ed. p. 139-158 20 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology; no. 9783662446584).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      10 Citations (Scopus)
    • Causal models and big data learning analytics: Evolution of causal relation between learning efficiency and instructional effectiveness

      Kumar, V. S., Kinshuk, Clemens, C. & Harris, S., 2015, Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662446584 ed. p. 31-53 23 p. (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology; no. 9783662446584).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • Identification of Low Nutrient Response Genes in the Bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Hierarchical Clustering

      Zenteno, S., Sodjahin, B., Lewenza, S., Kumar, V. & Wang, J., 2015, In M. Chang, & F. Al-Shamali (Eds.), 2015 Proceedings of Science and Technology Innovations. p. 1-16

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

    • Learning analytics

      Ebner, M., Kinshuk, Wohlhart, D., Taraghi, B. & Kumar, V., 2015, In: Journal of Universal Computer Science. 21, 1, p. 1-6 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalEditorial

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • Parallel Particle Swarm Optimization (PPSO) clustering for learning analytics

      Govindarajan, K., Boulanger, D., Kumar, V. S. & Kinshuk, K., 22 Dec. 2015, Proceedings - 2015 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, IEEE Big Data 2015. Luo, F., Ogan, K., Zaki, M. J., Haas, L., Ooi, B. C., Kumar, V., Rachuri, S., Pyne, S., Ho, H., Hu, X., Yu, S., Hsiao, M.H.-I. & Li, J. (eds.). p. 1461-1465 5 p. 7363907. (Proceedings - 2015 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, IEEE Big Data 2015).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      11 Citations (Scopus)
    • Performance analysis of parallel particle swarm optimization based clustering of students

      Govindarajan, K., Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Bell, J., Pinnell, C., Kumar, V. S., Kinshuk & Somasundaram, T. S., 14 Sep. 2015, Proceedings - IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies: Advanced Technologies for Supporting Open Access to Formal and Informal Learning, ICALT 2015. Chen, N.-S., Liu, T.-C., Kinshuk, Huang, R., Hwang, G.-J., Sampson, D. G. & Tsai, C.-C. (eds.). p. 446-450 5 p. 7265376. (Proceedings - IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies: Advanced Technologies for Supporting Open Access to Formal and Informal Learning, ICALT 2015).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      7 Citations (Scopus)
    • Preface

      Chen, G., Kumar, V., Kinshuk, Huang, R. & Kong, S. C., 2015, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 0, 9783662441879, p. v-vi

      Research output: Contribution to journalEditorial

    • Smart learning analytics

      Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Kumar, V., Kinshuk, Panneerselvam, K. & Thamarai Selvi Somasundaram, S. S., 2015, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662441879, p. 289-296 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      20 Citations (Scopus)
    • Unfolding learning analytics for big data

      Seanosky, J., Boulanger, D., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2015, In: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. 9783662441879, p. 377-384 8 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      4 Citations (Scopus)
    • 2014

      Genetic algorithm based OSPF network routing using LEDA

      Tang, L., Wiese, K. & Kumar, V., 2014, Advances in Artificial Intelligence. Tawfik, A. Y. & Goodwin, S. D. (eds.). p. 571-572 2 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 3060).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

    • Learning analytics in the energy industry: Measuring competences in emergency procedures

      Boulanger, D., Seanosky, J., Baddeley, M., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 13 Jan. 2014, Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014. Murthy, S. & Kinshuk (eds.). p. 148-155 8 p. 7009559. (Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • Multi-dimensional sentiment classification in online learning environment

      Harris, S. C., Zheng, L., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 13 Jan. 2014, Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014. Murthy, S. & Kinshuk (eds.). p. 172-175 4 p. 7009563. (Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      19 Citations (Scopus)
    • The role of co-regulation in synchronous online learning environment

      Zheng, L., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 13 Jan. 2014, Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014. Murthy, S. & Kinshuk (eds.). p. 241-244 4 p. 7009580. (Proceedings - IEEE 6th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2014).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      3 Citations (Scopus)
    • 2013

      Assessing design of online courses using bayesian belief networks

      Forner, L., Kumar, V. S. & Kinshuk, 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013. p. 36-42 7 p. 6751056. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      1 Citation (Scopus)
    • Auto generating apa persona: A proposal

      Fakinlede, I., Kumar, V., Wen, D. & Graf, S., 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013. p. 473-474 2 p. 6601991. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • Continuous clustering in big data learning analytics

      Govindarajan, K., Somasundaram, T. S., Kumar, V. S. & Kinshuk, 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013. p. 61-64 4 p. 6751062. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      20 Citations (Scopus)
    • Conversational forensics: Building conversational pedagogical agents with attitude

      Fakinlede, I., Kumar, V., Wen, D. & Kinshuk, 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013. p. 65-68 4 p. 6751063. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 5th International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      1 Citation (Scopus)
    • E-portfolios in both formal and informal learning contexts

      Wang, M., Kumar, V., Chuang, H. H. & Spector, J. M., 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013. p. 515 1 p. 6602012. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

    • Immersive and authentic learning environments to mitigate security vulnerabilities in networked game devices

      Ridgewell, W. W., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, 2013, Proceedings - 2013 International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013. p. 1042-1048 7 p. 6727318. (Proceedings - 2013 International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • Knowledge representation for context and sentiment analysis

      Fakinlede, I., Kumar, V. & Wen, D., 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013. p. 493-494 2 p. 6602001. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      1 Citation (Scopus)
    • Particle swarm optimization (PSO)-based clustering for improving the quality of learning using cloud computing

      Govindarajan, K., Somasundaram, T. S., Kumar, V. S. & Kinshuk, 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013. p. 495-497 3 p. 6602002. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      13 Citations (Scopus)
    • Systems and technologies Advancements in Distance Learning

      Lin, O. (Editor) & Kumar, V. (Editor), 2013

      Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

    • Writing-based learning analytics for education

      Clemens, C., Kumar, V. & Mitchnick, D., 2013, Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013. p. 504-505 2 p. 6602006. (Proceedings - 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2013).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • 2012

      Tracing student learning process in mixed-initiative learning environments

      Haghighat, K., Clemens, C., Kumar, V. & Kinshuk, K., 2012, Proceedings - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Technology Enhanced Education, ICTEE 2012. 6208663. (Proceedings - 2012 IEEE International Conference on Technology Enhanced Education, ICTEE 2012).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

    • 2011

      Causal competencies and learning styles: A framework for adaptive instruction

      Kumar, V., Graf, S. & Kinshuk, 2011, In: Journal of E-Learning and Knowledge Society. 7, 3, p. 13-32 20 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • Learning preferences and self-regulation - Design of a learner-directed e-learning model

      Lee, S., Barker, T. & Kumar, V., 2011, Software Eng. Business Continuity and Education-Int. Conf ASEA, DRBC and EL 2011,Held as Part of the Future Generation Inf. Technology Conf. FGIT 2011, in Conjunction with GDC 2011,Proc.. p. 579-589 11 p. (Communications in Computer and Information Science; vol. 257 CCIS).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • Mobile computing and mixed-initiative support for writing competence

      Kumar, V., Chang, M. & Leacock, T. L., 2011, Intelligent and Adaptive Learning Systems: Technology Enhanced Support for Learners and Teachers. p. 327-341 15 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

      3 Citations (Scopus)
    • Models of eLearning: The development of a learner-directed adaptive eLearning system

      Lee, S., Barker, T. & Kumar, V., 2011, Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on e-Learning, ECEL 2011. Rospigliosi, A. & Greener, S. (eds.). p. 390-398 9 p. (Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning; vol. 1).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      5 Citations (Scopus)
    • OpenSim virtual worlds as platform for enhanced learning concepts

      Ridgewell, W., Kumar, V., Lin, O. & Kinshuk, 2011, Proceedings of the 2011 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2011. p. 623-624 2 p. 5992438. (Proceedings of the 2011 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2011).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      4 Citations (Scopus)
    • Traces of writing competency: Surfing the classroom, social, and virtual worlds

      Clemens, C., Chang, M., Wen, D., Kumar, V., Lin, O. & Kinshuk, 2011, Proceedings of the 2011 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2011. p. 625-626 2 p. 5992439. (Proceedings of the 2011 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2011).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

    • Tracing the metacognitive competencies of online learners

      Kumar, V., 2011, Intelligent and Adaptive Learning Systems: Technology Enhanced Support for Learners and Teachers. p. 198-212 15 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

    • Transition from e-learning to u-learning: Innovations and personalization issues

      Kinshuk, Chang, M., Dron, J., Graf, S., Kumar, V., Lin, O., Tan, Q., Wen, D. & Yang, G., 2011, Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2011. p. 26-31 6 p. 6004357. (Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education, T4E 2011).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      12 Citations (Scopus)
    • Ubiquitous writing: Writing technologies for situated mediation and proactive assessment

      Kumar, V., Chang, M. & Leacock, T., 2011, In: Ubiquitous Learning. 3, 3, p. 173-188 16 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      2 Citations (Scopus)
    • 2010

      Assessing process in CSCL: An ontological approach

      Kumar, V. S., Gress, C. L. Z., Hadwin, A. F. & Winne, P. H., Sep. 2010, In: Computers in Human Behavior. 26, 5, p. 825-834 10 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Articlepeer-review

      34 Citations (Scopus)
    • Design of an adaptive learner directed model for e-learning

      Lee, S., Kumar, V. & Barker, T., 2010, Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2010. p. 539-541 3 p. (ASCILITE 2010 - The Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

    • MI-IDEM: A model to evaluate instructional design using Bayesian belief networks

      El Kadi, M. & Kumar, V., 2010, 2010 9th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, ITHET 2010. p. 1-8 8 p. 5480071. (2010 9th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, ITHET 2010).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingPublished Conference contributionpeer-review

      3 Citations (Scopus)
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