Fit for Students … Using Canvas data to tailor disciplinary eLearning approaches

How can discipline-specific pedagogies be translated to eLearning platforms? This collaboration uses topic modelling and sentiment analysis of Canvas data to identify key approaches to teaching and learning practices across multiple disciplines.

Subject data will be contextualised using University handbook entries and related to student experiences via end of subject survey responses. Built Environments Learning + Teaching (BEL+T) ‘s Delivery, Interaction and Assessment (DIA) model will provide a framework for analysis, and findings will be tested with subject coordinators. Data-based heat maps will offer visual summaries of eLearning activity and inform refinements to teaching practices.

This project will offer the University and academics an overview of Canvas use in different disciplines. It will also provide a foundation for live feedback tools to inform improvements to online learning practices.