hariduslikes
Hariduslikes is a term used in online education discourse to describe the practice of using user "likes" to indicate preference for educational content, courses, or resources. The term blends Estonian haridus (education) with the English word likes, and is used mainly in discussions about learning analytics and content curation. It is not a formal educational credential or assessment, but a lightweight engagement signal.
In practice, hariduslikes function as a feedback mechanism on learning platforms. Users click a like button
Supporters argue that hariduslikes can improve user experience by quickly identifying engaging materials and reducing search
Implementation varies by platform but commonly includes visible like counts, anonymized aggregation, and age- or topic-based
See also: Learning analytics, Recommender systems, Online learning platforms, Education data ethics.