Include Analytics on hyperlinked files

[loren_barnhurst]

Instead of just dumping files into a module, I build tables to organize my material and then hyperlink text in my tables to Canvas files. I cannot see how many people are looking at my Practice Test 1, for example, I only see that they clicked on the icon I've used to direct them to the 'Practice Test' page.  I would like to have analytics that tell how many times files were accessed (even if they were done so using hyperlinks).  I know it can be done, because I've been doing it on Moodle for 5+ years.

[kmeeusen · Accepted solution]

Hi  @loren_barnhurst  

There are related feature ideas currently open for voting that might meet your needs. Check them out and support by voting for them if you agree.

• https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/1221-see-which-students-have-viewed-a-particular-page-or-activ... 
• https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/4495-view-access-by-file-or-item-not-user 
• https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/9006-include-canvas-mobile-app-in-student-access-reports Absolutely necessary in this age when students live and die on their cell phones.
• https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/12010-information-on-file-usage-api 
• https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/5261-statistics-of-number-of-times-item-is-viewed 

I'm sure there are more, but you can search Ideas yourself to see what else is out there.

However, such stats are of limited value - just because a user goes there, does not mean their time was spent usefully. My example is that on two computers I am logged into Canvas 24/7; but even a loony old fool like myself does not work 24/7.

Kelley