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Canvas LMS integration overview

CoGuide integrates seamlessly with Canvas LMS to provide comprehensive classroom insights within your existing learning management workflow. This integration enhances your Canvas experience with real-time participation tracking and detailed analytics.
Enhanced learning management: CoGuide works with Canvas to provide deeper insights into student engagement and participation patterns.

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Integration features

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Course synchronization

Automatic course import

Easy setup
  • Import Canvas courses automatically
  • Sync student rosters and enrollment
  • Import course schedules and assignments
  • Maintain data consistency

Real-time updates

Live synchronization
  • Real-time course data updates
  • Automatic roster changes
  • Assignment synchronization
  • Grade book integration

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Student management

1

Roster import

Automatically import student information from Canvas courses.
2

Enrollment sync

Keep student enrollment synchronized between Canvas and CoGuide.
3

Seat mapping

Map Canvas students to classroom seat positions for detailed tracking.
4

Data consistency

Maintain data consistency across both platforms.

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Setting up the integration

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Canvas app installation

1

Access Canvas App Center

Navigate to your Canvas instance and access the App Center.
2

Install CoGuide app

Search for and install the CoGuide app from the Canvas App Center.
3

Configure permissions

Set up the necessary permissions for CoGuide to access course data.
4

Test integration

Verify that the integration is working properly with a test course.

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Course configuration

  • Select courses: Choose which Canvas courses to integrate with CoGuide
  • Permission settings: Configure what data CoGuide can access
  • Sync preferences: Set up automatic synchronization preferences
  • Privacy controls: Ensure privacy settings are properly configured
  • Roster import: Import student rosters from Canvas courses
  • Seat assignment: Map students to classroom seat positions
  • Data validation: Verify student data accuracy
  • Update management: Handle roster changes and updates

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Integration features

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Course data synchronization

Student rosters

Roster management
  • Automatic import of student lists
  • Real-time roster updates
  • Enrollment status tracking
  • Data consistency maintenance

Assignment integration

Assignment sync
  • Import assignment information
  • Link participation data to assignments
  • Track assignment-related participation
  • Grade book integration

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Participation insights

1

Generate insights

Create participation insights and analytics in CoGuide.
2

Canvas integration

Integrate insights with Canvas course content.
3

Student access

Provide students with access to their participation data.
4

Instructor dashboard

Create instructor dashboards with participation insights.

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Grade book integration

  • Automatic grading: Automatically calculate participation grades
  • Grade distribution: Distribute grades through Canvas grade book
  • Grade weighting: Weight participation appropriately in overall grades
  • Grade comments: Include participation insights in grade comments
  • Participation metrics: Include participation metrics in grade calculations
  • Engagement scores: Add engagement scores to assignments
  • Progress tracking: Track student participation progress over time
  • Grade history: Maintain participation grade history

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Advanced features

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Custom dashboards

Instructor dashboard

Teaching insights
  • Real-time participation metrics
  • Class engagement trends
  • Student progress tracking
  • Teaching effectiveness indicators

Student dashboard

Student insights
  • Personal participation data
  • Engagement progress tracking
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Peer comparison (anonymous)

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Reporting and analytics

1

Course reports

Generate comprehensive reports for each Canvas course.
2

Student reports

Create individual student participation reports.
3

Institutional reports

Generate reports for administrators and department heads.
4

Export options

Export reports in various formats for further analysis.

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Assignment integration

  • Assignment participation: Track participation during specific assignments
  • Activity engagement: Monitor engagement with different course activities
  • Discussion participation: Track participation in Canvas discussions
  • Collaboration metrics: Measure student collaboration and group work
  • Participation weighting: Weight participation in assignment grades
  • Engagement scoring: Score assignments based on engagement levels
  • Progress tracking: Track student progress across assignments
  • Performance analysis: Analyze performance patterns and trends

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Workflow integration

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Pre-course setup

1

Course preparation

Set up your Canvas course and configure CoGuide integration.
2

Student mapping

Map Canvas students to classroom seat positions in CoGuide.
3

Assignment linking

Link Canvas assignments to CoGuide participation tracking.
4

Dashboard configuration

Set up instructor and student dashboards for optimal use.

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During class

Live monitoring

Real-time insights
  • Monitor participation with CoGuide
  • View insights in real-time
  • Make adjustments as needed
  • Maintain teaching flow

Canvas integration

Seamless teaching
  • Use Canvas for content delivery
  • Use CoGuide for participation insights
  • Maintain unified teaching experience
  • No workflow disruption

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Post-class analysis

1

Generate insights

Create participation reports and analytics in CoGuide.
2

Canvas integration

Integrate insights with Canvas course content and grade book.
3

Student feedback

Provide students with access to their participation data.
4

Course improvement

Use insights to improve course design and delivery.

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Privacy and security

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Data protection

1

Secure transmission

All data transmitted between CoGuide and Canvas is encrypted.
2

Access controls

Only authorized instructors can access integration features.
3

Data minimization

Only necessary data is shared between platforms.
4

Audit logging

All integration activities are logged and auditable.

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Privacy compliance

  • No PII sharing: No personally identifiable information shared
  • Educational purpose: Data used only for educational purposes
  • Institution control: Institution controls all data access and use
  • Student rights: Students retain all rights under FERPA
  • Canvas policies: Compliance with Canvas privacy policies
  • Data ownership: Institution maintains ownership of all data
  • No commercial use: Data not used for commercial purposes
  • Transparency: Clear communication about data use

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Troubleshooting

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Common issues and solutions

Symptoms:
  • Cannot install CoGuide app
  • Installation errors
  • Permission issues
Solutions:
  • Check Canvas administrator permissions
  • Verify app compatibility
  • Contact Canvas support if needed
  • Reinstall app with proper permissions
Symptoms:
  • Data not syncing between platforms
  • Missing or incomplete data
  • Sync errors or failures
Solutions:
  • Check network connectivity
  • Verify integration settings
  • Restart sync process
  • Check for system updates
Symptoms:
  • Cannot access Canvas features
  • Permission denied errors
  • Limited functionality
Solutions:
  • Check Canvas account permissions
  • Verify CoGuide access rights
  • Re-authorize integration
  • Contact administrator for help

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Best practices

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Effective integration use

1

Regular maintenance

Ensure integration is working properly on a regular basis.
2

Data backup

Maintain backups of important data in both platforms.
3

User training

Train instructors on effective use of the integration.
4

Performance monitoring

Monitor integration performance and address issues promptly.

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Workflow optimization

  • Use Canvas for course preparation
  • Import students to CoGuide for monitoring
  • Set up seat mapping for detailed tracking
  • Verify sync before class starts

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Support and resources

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Getting help

Integration guide

Detailed step-by-step guide for setting up Canvas integration.

Technical support

Contact our technical support team for integration assistance.

Video tutorials

Video tutorials demonstrating integration setup and use.

Community forum

Connect with other users for tips and solutions.

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