Edlink's integration with Canvas offers smooth data synchronization and Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, streamlining the connection between educational platforms.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Edlink suports full Single Sign-On (SSO) integration (both LTI and OAuth) with canvas, enabling users to access platforms using their canvas login credentials.
Rostering
Edlink imports essential rostering data from Canvas, including people, courses, and enrollments. Canvas sections are automatically interpreted as classes in Edlink, removing the complexity of handling sections for developers.
Extended Rostering
The Canvas API does not support the extended rostering models provided by Edlink like attendance and incidents.
See below for the full list of supported models.
Coursework and Grade Management
The integration fully supports coursework and grading functionalities. Assignments, submissions, and grades can be synced and managed directly within Edlink, maintaining alignment with Canvas' grading system.
Enrichment with Canvas
Canvas can be configured as either a primary or secondary data source:
- Primary Source: Use Canvas as the main source for rostering, assignments, and grading when it serves as the central system for classroom management.
- Secondary Source: Canvas can supplement data from other systems (e.g., SIS), enriching classroom and assignment information by filling in gaps that may exist in the Primary Source platform. In this configuration, it's important to note that while Canvas can supplement data, assignments and grades are governed by the primary source and cannot be adjusted through Canvas. Canvas can handle SSO whether it serves as the primary or secondary source, but if the primary system also supports SSO, it takes precedence over Canvas.
Primary vs. Secondary Configuration
- Primary Configuration: Canvas should be the primary source if the objective is to manage coursework and evaluate grades directly within Canvas.
- Secondary Configuration: Configure Canvas as a secondary source when other systems contain more comprehensive data, and Canvas's role is limited to SSO or supplementary information.