The Gordon Tafe
The Gordon provides students with practical and field skills needed in their jobs. As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon keeps a keen eye on evolving teaching-learning techniques and market demands to help find their students placements. The Gordon integrates innovative practices into its curriculum, ensuring that learning is both dynamic and relevant.
Service
AI development
Data presentation
Data visualisation
Technology
Python
PostgreSQL
AWS
PowerBI
Key Features
Predictive models
Data collection
Engagement scores
Report generation
Visual analytics
About the Project
The Gordon's AI initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into their educational setup. The goal is to analyse vast amounts of data to gain insights into learner engagement and learning outcomes. This initiative is part of The Gordon's plan to leverage the latest technology, ensuring their courses are effective in preparing learners for current job market demands.
Client Needs
The Gordon Institute of TAFE had several critical needs for their AI initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes:
Data Analysis: The ability to analyse vast amounts of student data to gain insights into engagement levels, learning outcomes, and areas for improvement.
Real-Time Reporting: Tools to provide real-time reporting and dashboards that offer immediate insights into student progress and performance.
Predictive Analytics: The implementation of predictive models to forecast student success rates, identify at-risk students, and optimize intervention strategies.
Integration: Seamless integration with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management Systems (SMS) to ensure cohesive data flow and comprehensive analytics.
Scalability: A scalable solution that can handle increasing amounts of data and users as the institute grows and expands its offerings.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Tools to support data-driven decision-making, helping educators to improve teaching strategies, personalise learning experiences, and enhance overall educational quality.
Our Solutions
We deployed an AI framework to enhance The Gordon's business intelligence. Using tools like PowerBI, PostgreSQL, Python, and AWS, we extracted, stored, analysed, and presented data from three sources: LMS for student engagement and progress, SMS for student demographics and information, and BCSS for skill sets data.
The AI models calculated engagement scores and predictive analytics, enabling insights into cohort success rates and individual industry readiness. All reports were visualised using pie charts, bar graphs, and more, allowing detailed analysis and informed decision-making
Impactful outcomes
The Gordon achieved significant milestones due to the AI model, such as improved business intelligence with comprehensive data collection and reporting. Enhanced student engagement was achieved by identifying and addressing low engagement areas. Predictive analysis improved course completion rates by understanding dropout reasons.
Personalised attention helped identify at-risk students, reducing attrition. Informed course allocation matched students with suitable courses based on skill sets. Mentorship analysis evaluated mentor effectiveness, enhancing overall mentorship quality. These outcomes collectively improved The Gordon's educational impact and operational efficiency.
