"Learning Analytics (LA) as a key aspect of Learning Process Management (LPM) supports the measurement, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs (statement on Learning Analytics and Knowledge from the 1st International Conference from 2011). LA focuses on learning and teaching activities in digital supported learning environments such as Learning Management Systems (LMS). It enables both, learners and teachers to receive feedback and status reports the own learning and teaching track and therefore enables to put quality aspects into learning and teaching processes, emphasizing self evaluation on individual learning and teaching tracks. Hence, individual key performance indicators for these teaching and training processes will become much more transparent through analyses on collected digital data from learners. The main objectives of this project ""Learning Analytics 4s"" is to integrate already carried out experiences in the LA and LPM fields, in combination with aspects of Learning Semantics (LS) and transfer innovations of these fields into the area of small size Higher Education institutions like the University of Liechtenstein. Development and implementation of LA is strongly needed, because it enables to implement quality measurement in teaching and learning. A number of European initiatives, such as the Digital Agenda 2020 and the eSkills initiatives, show the need for this project, and it directly addresses a number of ERASMUS+ priorities, for example, enhancing digital integration in learning, teaching, training, and youth work at various levels, supporting the implementation of reforms in line with the 2011 EU Modernisation Agenda's priority areas, and supporting the implementation of the 2013 Communication on Opening Up Education, just to name a few. The project brings together leading LA research institutions and leverages their potential to boost education in an area that is highly important for the European economy and society. Partners include the University of Liechtenstein (Professor Dr. Jan vom Brocke), the Technische Universität Graz (Dr. Michael Kickmeyer-Rust), the Open Universiteit Nederland (Ass. Professor Dr. Hendrik Drachsler), the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover with its research center L3s (Dr. Stefan Dietze), and the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (Professor Dr. Albrecht Fortenbacher). The project will produce five intellectual outputs in five transnational meetings, in virtual meetings and supported by ICT collaborative tools the consortium, that will be ready to use for educational institutions throughout Europe, including a platform prototype for testing and implementing LA-tools and approaches, a literature review on the state of the art of LA, a report with recommendations, about ethical issues, privacy and data protection considerations for LA, concepts for identifying learning paths covering key performance indicators and published as applicable case studies, and a prototype of a LA toolbox ready to use for small size Higher Education institutions, and other interested stakeholders. These outputs go far beyond existing results because they integrate world-leading up-to-date research results and they are tailor-made for the needs of EU Higher Education institutions using innovative digital and blended learning scenarios. The consortium members contribute profound LA expertise they have gathered through past years research. The project will consolidate this knowledge by workshops and creative techniques. The involvement of LA researchers, practitioner and educators in the discursion will facilitate shaping the outputs towards the specific needs of LA. All participants have profound experience in managing and conducting large-scale research projects on the European level."