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
    • If the test fails, refresh the page and check the logs section for any errors

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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