Retrieving data that reflects students’ emotional responses and engagement within the Canvas learning management system involves utilizing built-in analytics and potentially third-party integrations. Canvas provides various tools to assess student activity, such as participation metrics in discussions, quiz results that might indicate confusion or mastery, and page view statistics that reveal areas of interest or difficulty. Aggregating and interpreting these data points can offer insights analogous to “student reactions.”
Analyzing student engagement provides valuable feedback for instructional design. By understanding areas where students struggle or show heightened interest, educators can tailor their course content and delivery methods to optimize the learning experience. Historically, assessing student reactions relied on direct observation and potentially biased feedback. Digital learning platforms offer more comprehensive and less subjective data, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of this assessment.
