Course Data Insights

We Help Make Sense of the Data for Actionable Course Enhancements

Our team helps faculty and departments interpret and apply data to strengthen learning outcomes and equity. Services include:

  • Course and program-level data consultations
  • Analysis of student engagement, retention, and achievement
  • Data-informed instructional design adjustments
  • Support with equity gap analysis and action planning
  • Collaboration with institutional researchers as needed

Explore the tools and insights, such as the Student Success Metrics page and other facts and figures available to help you continuously improve your courses and create impactful learning experiences. 

We believe that thoughtful use of data leads to meaningful change. By leveraging course analytics, student feedback, and research-informed practices, we empower faculty and staff to make informed decisions that enhance learning, promote equity, and support every student’s success.

 

Data-Informed Course Review & Support

Upon request, your Instructional Designer can perform a course health review, using research-based design standards to help strengthen course design and delivery through a balance of pedagogical best practices, student feedback, and institutional data. This proactive, collaborative approach ensures quality, relevance, and student success semester after semester. 

Explore Canvas Analytics

Discover how Canvas Course Analytics empowers faculty with actionable insights into student engagement, performance, and course participation. With intuitive dashboards and visual data, instructors can identify trends, intervene early, and personalize learning strategies to support every student. Explore how this powerful tool can help you make a measurable impact on student success. Your Instructional Designer can help you navigate and learn to use these insights. 

Data for Impact

Innovation thrives on purpose-driven data. Our Data for Impact initiative connects faculty and staff with the data they need to drive meaningful change, from improving course design to informing strategic decision-making. Learn how to turn your data into a force for equity, student success, and institutional transformation. 

The Institutional Effectiveness Metrics (IEMs) are available with MC login on the Office of Institutional Effectiveness – IE_Metrics  This multi-year course and program-level data includes:

  1. Student Success (course completion rates/ awards & certificates);  
  2. Credit Course Productivity (FTEF, FTES, WSCH);  
  3. Student Demographics (age, gender, race/ethnicity). IEM data can be used to supplement data provided in program reviews and faculty hiring prioritization data, as well as other reporting needs (such as, accreditation or grant reporting).   These metrics can also provide additional context for reviewing your individual section- level data with program/district-wide outcomes.   

Reach out to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at [email protected] to receive tips/coaching on using the IEMs. 

Student Course Surveys

Student voices matter. Our online course surveys are a vital feedback tool that helps shape engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences. Whether you’re teaching online, hybrid, or in-person, find out how these surveys can be requested to help guide your course development with student-centered insights. 

Grades

Grades are more than numbers, they’re indicators of student understanding, instructional alignment, and course design effectiveness. Our grade analysis resources help you reflect on patterns of achievement, identify gaps, and make informed adjustments. Use Canvas grades to explore how grading data can fuel continuous improvement in your teaching and learning strategies. 

Accessibility Analytic Tools

Tools like Ally within Canvas help ensure your course content is inclusive, accessible, and meets the needs of all learners. With real-time feedback and simple solutions, these platforms support universal design and compliance. Learn how small adjustments can lead to big impacts on student access and equity. Learn more about Accessibility and Accessibility Tools or simply reach out to one of our Instructional Designers to learn more.