The proliferation of learning analytics (LA) in higher education has relied on data from learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas and Blackboard. Despite widespread LMS usage, students often lack clarity on what specific data is collected and who has access to it. This study explores undergraduate students' understanding of data collection practices within the Canvas LMS. We analyzed survey responses of nearly 600 students, examining students' awareness of the various roles within Canvas and their corresponding data permissions. The results reveal that students exhibit a general awareness of data collection practices but are unsure about the extent of their data's use and misinterpret the use of data analytics, highlighting a a greater need for critical data education in universities and other educational contexts. These findings suggest a critical need for universities to enhance transparency and educate students on data privacy and LMS functionalities.

中文翻译：

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画布中的信息流唯我论：学生隐私意识的探索


学习分析 （LA） 在高等教育中的普及依赖于来自 Canvas 和 Blackboard 等学习管理系统 （LMS） 的数据。尽管 LMS 被广泛使用，但学生通常不清楚收集了哪些特定数据以及谁可以访问这些数据。本研究探讨了本科生对 Canvas LMS 中数据收集实践的理解。我们分析了近 600 名学生的调查回复，考察了学生对 Canvas 中各种角色及其相应数据权限的认识。结果表明，学生对数据收集实践表现出普遍的认识，但不确定其数据的使用范围，并误解了数据分析的使用，这凸显了大学和其他教育环境中对关键数据教育的更大需求。这些发现表明，大学迫切需要提高透明度并对学生进行数据隐私和 LMS 功能方面的教育。