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CSV Gateway (SFTP) integration in Canvas
A CSV Gateway is a method to automate the import of CSV files into Canvas. Files are transferred using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). The CSV Gateway can be especially helpful if your SIS does not have a direct API integration connection to Canvas. If you are interested in setting up a CSV Gateway/SFTP for data…
Grade Passback Endpoint Configurations
The Instructure OneRoster grade passback (GPB) integration supports either the Standard or Modified GPB endpoint configurations. Because it more strictly follows the OneRoster endpoint configuration specifications, the Standard GPB configuration is recommended. Additionally, to improve performance, include a Performance…
Grade Passback Integration Considerations
When you configure your Instructure OneRoster integration, review grade passback integration considerations. The Instructure OneRoster grade passback (GPB) integration includes variations of the OneRoster specifications, as required by various SIS providers. Grading Categories Depending upon your SIS gradebook…
Grade Sync Process
When a grade sync is requested from Canvas to your institution's SIS provider, the integration completes specific process steps to complete the sync. Note: Instructure is a OneRoster Consumer. For OneRoster Consumer and Provider definitions, view the Introduction to OneRoster. Process Step Step Actions Fetch Snapshot…
How do I sync my Canvas assignment groups to my SIS grading categories for grade passback?
As an instructor, you may be able to sync grades from Canvas to your student information system (SIS). Syncing grades from Canvas to your SIS is called Grade Passback, or GPB. Before using GPB, you must ensure that your Canvas assignment group names match the grading categories in your SIS gradebook. If enabled by your…
Instructure OneRoster Authentication Specifications
When configuring the Instructure OneRoster API integration, you must specify your system authorization method. For OneRoster Implementation details, refer to IMS Global OneRoster v1.1 final specification documentation. Note: OneRoster v1.2 will require OAuth 2.0 authorization. Note: Instructure is a OneRoster Consumer. For…
OneRoster Grade Passback (GPB)
The information below outlines how to pass graded Canvas assignments (including quizzes and graded discussions) back to your Student Information System (SIS). Syncing grades from Canvas to your SIS is called Grade Passback, or GPB. This guide includes three parts: Part I - How do I align Canvas assignment groups with SIS…
Other SIS Guides and Support Links
While Instructure supports some student information system (SIS) integrations with Canvas, the list of SIS vendors available to institutions is constantly growing. If your institution uses an SIS that is not included on the SIS Guides page, you may have access to user guides provided by your SIS vendor. Canvas Integration…
Rostering Configuration Best Practices
When configuring rostering for your OneRoster integration, you should support both rostering service configurations and observe best practice guidelines. Following best practice guidelines for your integration ensures correct rostering data transfers and removes enrollment correction guesswork. Note: Instructure is a…
Rostering Integration Considerations
You can configure your Instructure OneRoster integration options at each client connection level. During your integration alpha testing phase, Instructure will work with you to establish recommended default configuration settings for your institution. Learn more about rostering service configurations and rostering…