4.3 A blueprint for using learning data for engagement
This “blueprint” identifies foundational instructional questions, provides a structured approach to exploring these questions with Canvas learning data and traditional classroom techniques, and suggests appropriate actions.
ENGAGEMENT
QUESTIONS |
INSTRUCTOR ACTIONS |
STUDENT INDICATORS |
ANALYTICS DATA & DASHBOARDS |
ACTIONS TO TAKE IN RESPONSE TO DATA |
Are students engaged? |
Review the data and implement traditional strategies to measure engagement to see if students are logging into the course and meaningfully interacting with relevant content Identify activity gaps in the data and use traditional classroom practices to confirm that students are reading, watching, or doing the activities desired before class |
Regular (for the student) patterns of accessing the course and opening pages Assignments turned in on time; timely discussion interactions Pages accessed, videos opened, formative assessments completed |
Page views in New Analytics of resources: syllabus, key content, upcoming assignments Participations in New Analytics: e.g. posting a question on a discussion, or sending a message via Canvas |
Check in with students who might be showing low or fluctuating activity patterns Release a survey to collect feedback from students about their performance [Refer students to support resources] Alerts to advisors or others on support team if the data and student feedback indicate a student is struggling to engage with the course In Gradebook or New Analytics Message students who … to reach those who have:
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