• A learning analytics tool that allows you to filter and compare sections and individuals to class averages
  • Available for all grade-based Canvas activities such as Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions.
• Uses graphs and charts to visually compare students and sections to class averages for:
  • all graded material in the course.
  • information about missing and late assignments
• Allows instructors to email multiple students within specific defined parameters (such as missing an assignment)

Like all Learning Analytics tools, New Analytics can give instructors insight into their course and allow them to ask and answer certain questions.

• For example, comparing different sections to the course average on an assignment can reveal differences at the section level.
  • Noting one section is doing significantly better or worse than other sections on a specific type of assignment could prompt an instructor to address disparities.
  • Comparing individual students to course or section averages also allows instructors to quickly see if a student might be struggling with certain concepts or assignments, prompting the instructor to seek more feedback or even follow up with the student. 

It is important to note that while New Analytics can reveal certain patterns and comparisons, it does not and cannot provide an explanation for those patterns and comparisons.

• Instructors should never use a single data point from a Learning Analytics tool to take any major action in regards to a student or course. 
• Learning Analytics tools, like New Analytics, are simply meant to help provide instructors with additional information and a way to visualize it.
• Data from Learning Analytics tools can be one factor that helps guide instructor decisions and actions but should never solely dictate them.

To get more information, please refer to Canvas Community: New Analytics