Canvas - Integrations

What are integrations? 

There are a number of applications that can be integrated within Canvas courses. Integrations allow users to seamlessly access an external application inside of Canvas without requiring users to sign in to the application.

Integration Support

OIT provides support for integrations that are also OIT-supported services (e.g., VoiceThread, Turnitin, Office 365, Google Workspace, Digication). All other integrations are managed by the provider; however, OIT can answer questions if there are issues with application links, or if there are issues with syncing information to Canvas.

Request a new integration

If you are interested in integrating a new application, it must undergo a security and accessibility compliance review. To begin the review process, please complete the Digital Technology Compliance Review Request (Form A). In the field that asks, "How will the product/service be used?", please indicate that you will be using the integration in Canvas. Once your application has been reviewed, contact the IT Service Center at oithelp@colorado.edu or 303-735-4357 to have the application integrated in Canvas.

Where can I place Canvas integrations? 

Course Navigation

As an instructor, you can customize the Course Navigation Bar in Canvas. Not only will placing tools on the Course Navigation Bar increase their visibility, but students will also be able to quickly access them.

To learn more, check out Canvas' help guide: How do I manage course navigation links?

Modules

You can also insert integrations into Modules, allowing you to place them alongside relevant course content.

To learn more, check out Canvas' help guide: How do I add an external tool as a module item?

Assignments

To directly link an integration with the gradebook, most integrations will require you to create an Assignment.

To learn more, check out Canvas' help guide: How do I add an Assignment using an external app?

Rich Content Editor

Using the Rich Content Editor allows you to embed integrations into Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes or the Syllabus tool.

To learn more, check out Canvas' help guide: What is the Rich Content Editor?

Integrations in Canvas

Here is a list of applications currently available for you to integrate into your course in Canvas and where they can be placed in your course. Please note: Integrations with a checkmark are supported by OIT.

Cengage

Cengage Mindlinks enables E-Text integration with Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes 
  • Assignment: Yes 
  • Rich Content Editor: No
CidiLabs Content Editor

Cidi Labs Content Editor is a design tool for Canvas that helps improve course design, accessibility, course readiness tracking and file management. Learn more on OIT's CidiLabs Content Editor service page.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
CidiLabs Multi-tool

CidiLabs Multi-tool is a template creator, module builder, and due date modifier tools for Canvas. Learn more on OIT's CidiLabs Multi-tool service page.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Digication

The Digication E-Portfolio tool allows students to share their coursework with peers, teachers and potential employers. Learn more on OIT's Digication service page.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
FlipIt/Sapling Learning

Tool that helps students prepare for in-class success with pre-lecture videos and quizzes

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Go React

Interactive cloud-based video software for feedback, grading and critique of student video assignments.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Google Apps

Integration that allows users to pull in documents from Google Drive to Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
Kaltura 

Rich media streaming and storage service. Learn more on OIT's Kaltura service page.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
Kaltura Media Gallery

Shared repository of videos that is visible to all instructors and students within a particular course in Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Kaltura My Media

Private, user-specific media repository that contains all Kaltura media owned by a user.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Macmillan Learning

Deep content integration between Macmillian LaunchPad products and Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
McGraw-Hill Connect

Provides access to McGraw Hill's interactive resources tied to course content and textbooks.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
Microsoft Office 365

Integration that allows users to pull in documents from Office 365 to Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
NameCoach

Integration that allows users to record their name pronunciation and review the pronunciation of others from within Canvas. Learn more on OIT's NameCoach service page.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Pearson Direct

E-Text integration with Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Pearson MyLab and Mastering

Integration that enables access to Pearson's collection of online homework, tutorial and assessment products.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Pearson Revel

E-Text integration with Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Perusall

Gives users access to the Perusall social learning platform from within Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Piazza

Adds the Piazza discussion platform to your course in Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
PlayPosit 

Interactive video tool that allows instructors to layer custom lessons (quiz questions, text prompts, images, etc.) over video content. Learn more on OIT's PlayPosit service page.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
Turnitin 

Tool for collecting student assignments while providing originality checking and interactive grading. Learn more on OIT's Turnitin service page.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
VoiceThread 

Collaborative communication tool that allows text, audio, video, voice and annotated communication. Learn more on OIT's VoiceThread service page.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
W.W. Norton

E-Text integration with Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
WileyPlus

WileyPLUS is a research-based online environment for effective teaching and learning.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: Yes
  • Rich Content Editor: No
X (formerly Twitter)

Allows access to Twitter feeds from within Canvas.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: No
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
YouTube

Integration between Canvas and YouTube's video streaming service.

  • Course Navigation: No
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: Yes
Zoom

Integration between Canvas and Zoom Web conferencing service.

  • Course Navigation: Yes
  • Module: Yes
  • Assignment: No
  • Rich Content Editor: No