Canvas Integration Setup

Prerequisites

  1. Administrator access to SELMA and your Canvas instance
  2. Integration enabled in SELMA by SELMA Support

Canvas Configuration Steps

  1. In Canvas, go to Admin > Developer Keys
  2. Click ‘+ Developer Key’ and select ‘+ API Key’
  3. Configure the new Developer Key:
  4. Save the Developer Key and note down both the Client ID/Key and Client Secret to copy into SELMA.

SELMA Configuration Steps

  1. Navigate to Integrations > Canvas in SELMA
  2. Configure the following settings:
    • Endpoint: Your Canvas URL (e.g. https://yourinstitution.instructure.com)
    • Client Key: The Client ID from your Developer Key
    • Client Secret: The Client Secret from your Developer Key
    • Default Teacher Enrolment: TeacherEnrollment
    • Default Student Enrolment: StudentEnrollment
    • Optional settings:
      • Sections Enabled: Enable to sync SELMA classes as Canvas sections
      • Limit User to Section: Restrict users to only see their assigned sections
      • User Creation Notification: Send welcome emails to new Canvas users
      • Enrolment Notification: Send course enrolment notifications
  3. Click the ‘Authenticate’ button to establish OAuth connection
  4. Use the “Test Connection” button to verify your configuration
  5. Check the logs section for any errors if the test fails

Important Notes

  • Keep your Client Secret secure and never share it
  • Monitor the integration logs regularly for any sync issues
  • Contact SELMA support if you need assistance

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