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Canvas LMS: Learning Analytics for Enhanced Assessment

Learning and Assessment Environment:
Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) offers an embedded learning analytics dashboard that tracks student performance and engagement.

How It Works:
Students can view dashboards showing their progress on assignments, quizzes, and participation in discussions compared to course goals. Teachers receive visual reports highlighting engagement levels, quiz performance, and assignment completion, allowing them to identify students who may be struggling. Predictive models can also flag learners at risk of failing or falling behind.

Effects:
For learners, Canvas dashboards promote self-awareness, accountability, and timely adjustments in study habits. For educators, analytics enable targeted feedback, personalized support, and data-driven instructional decisions. Institutions benefit from insights into overall course effectiveness, curriculum improvement, and retention rates, making learning and assessment more evidence-based and responsive.