Ben Hicks

likes patterns. solving inverse probability problems. inclusivity and causality in education. productive anarchist.

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

Well, it looks like our divided country will remain divided

[UTS:CIC @UTS_CIC]

CIC's @benimbenix PhD supervised by @KirstyKitto + @sbuckshum have been developing an argument around the need for causal modelling in learning analytics. Catch up on their work...

BJET: https://t.co/U7a9wXDRXo
ETRD: https://t.co/6pUugjYpuG
LAK: https://t.co/PGxnTgprks

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@TeamRetention Nice work retention team! Reminds me this paper came across my desk and made me think of some conversations we've had - https://t.co/J8aSgajavC

[Joshua Weidlich @hassenrueb]

New paper on causal inference and causal graphs out in #ETRD as part of the upcoming special issue on methodological innovations in EdTech research.

https://t.co/djMJ6CgCus

with @HDrachsler and @benimbenix
@dipf_aktuell @EdutecS

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@KirstyKitto @tommarmstrong Yes, that’s the one. Great for going from completely disorganised thoughts to a graph structure of ideas. Which for me was a really nice stepping stone towards forming a more linear narrative.

[Retention Team @TeamRetention]

Woohoo! We are honoured to receive a 2022 #AAUT Program award! We are proud of our Team’s hard work and would like to thank everyone who has supported the Team’s efforts over the past years!
@Kellinden @neilvdp @DrNoeliaR @SarahTeakel @benimbenix

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

Made me think of you @KirstyKitto

[Zachary Lipton @zacharylipton]

Physics is searching for a *theory of everything.*

Deep learning is searching for a *theory of anything*

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

Attention #LAK23 crowd, it's coming up to the last chance to sign up to our Causal Modelling workshop - https://t.co/DTuWhudyrQ. Everything you've wanted to know about DAGs and were too afraid to ask!

[Joshua Weidlich @hassenrueb]

If you're going to @lakconference, consider registering for our (@benimbenix and yours truly) workshop on causal inference and graphs.

It will be a highly-applied workshop on how to improve causal inferences and avoid bias by constructing causal graphs!

https://t.co/lRIJBtLo3U

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

Great new paper on the case for DAGs for Learning Analytics, well done @hassenrueb @dgasevic @HDrachsler . Thoroughly enjoyed reading and especially loved the two sneaky collider bias examples

[Joshua Weidlich @hassenrueb]

I am beyond thrilled to finally see our paper „Causal Inference and Bias in Learning Analytics“ published in Journal of Learning Analytics @jla_editorial

https://t.co/zR9fuMlnm5

@dgasevic @HDrachsler @EdutecS

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@KirstyKitto - life long learning is a great goal…but how do we support it? Skills analytics #ALASI22

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@LisaAngeLim @DrNoeliaR did you catch this one? Looks a lot like what we've been thinking about Charles Sturt cohorts

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

Massive thankyou to @KirstyKitto , @sbuckshum , Prof Barry Drake, and @GulsonKalervo for the copious constructive feedback

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

I talk, wave hands, and generally make some sense about how #causalmodels might be used to foster a more inclusive environment for non-technical stakeholders to engage with the abstract process of building (causal / statistical) models

[UTS:CIC @UTS_CIC]

Replay of @benimbenix seminar is now up! https://t.co/wAQ8yzUy8w

[UTS:CIC @UTS_CIC]

Ben Hicks: Participatory Causal Modelling for Learning Analytics • Join us in person or online next Wed for this PhD Stage 1 #LearningAnalytics seminar from @benimbenix 👉 https://t.co/N9ILeaDgzL

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

I can't be the first person to think that these "feelings integers" are just poor subsets of real feelings and, in turn, complex feelings.

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@MatthewBevan Bandit level parenting here

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@sjgknight @ARC_Tracker Congrats Simon! Your project looks really interesting and absolutely vital

[EDUCAUSEreview @EDUCAUSEreview]

A small but critically timed gesture such as a phone call or personal tutoring session can mean the difference between success and failure and can also aid a student in feeling supported. Learn more! @Kellinden @TeamRetention https://t.co/b3S9prv7N5

[Ben Hicks @benimbenix]

@kara_woo @hadleywickham This needs to be on a hex sticker NOW