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Analysis of Student Activities Based on Log Files in E-Learning Using Clustering Algorithm

Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology
Journal · Vol. 53 · Issue 1 · pp. 1-15
Abstract

This study was conducted to analyse log data generated by e-learning platforms such as Moodle or similar platforms. The main objective of this research is to identify patterns and insights that can help improve the student learning experience and the efficiency of platform management. This study identifies the most effective clustering algorithms for grouping students based on their behaviour and achievements in the e-learning environment, namely K-means and K-Medoids. The methods used to determine the optimal number of clusters are the Silhouette Coefficient method and the Elbow method, utilizing both methods to determine the best clustering algorithm results. Based on the analysis using K-means and K-Medoids clustering methods on the log data of the programming algorithm course, the total number of action logs over a one-month period is 95,461, with an average of 892 action logs per participant. The distribution of action logs based on class (A, B, and C) shows variation in the number and average of action logs per class. Types of activities such as assignments, forums, video views, and course views have different average frequencies, with video views being the most frequently visited activity. Pearson correlations between activity types show strong relationships between activities, with the highest correlation between visits and course views. The optimal number of clusters based on the Elbow and K-Medoids methods is three clusters. Cluster 3 in K-Means has the best performance with the smallest DBI value (0.424) and the smallest centroid distance (21,168.534). © 2025, Semarak Ilmu Publishing. All rights reserved.

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E-learning Log files MOOC

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Doctoral Program Student in Technology and Vocational Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan, LPDP
Grant: 202101122150
The authors would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Center for Higher Education Funding (BPPT) and the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) of the Republic of Indonesia, which have provided the Indonesian Education Scholarship (BPI) with number 202101122150, sponsoring the author's doctoral study and supporting the completion of this research study and the publication of this article.
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