Online behavior analysis-based blended learning model

Student-centered instruction aims to develop skills and practices of learners to enable independent problem-solving and lifelong learning. How to make good use of learning behaviour data to optimize curriculum design poses severe challenges as well as significant opportunities for blended learning and flipped classroom. In this paper, the authors report a behaviour analysis-based blended learning model and its application in database courses. The model consists of three core components, namely out-of-class independent learning, behaviour analysis and student profiling, and behaviour analysis-based in-class learning with the help of the teacher and peers. Preliminary results indicate that the model promotes students to study independently and stimulates innovations. Students attending the database courses have won national undergraduate training programs for innovation and entrepreneurship.