Edlink's integration with Canvas offers smooth data synchronization and Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, streamlining the connection between educational platforms. This document highlights the integration's features, limitations, and applicable scenarios for connecting Canvas to Edlink.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Canvas supports full SSO integration with Edlink, 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
For advanced needs, Edlink provides extended rostering models like attendance and incidents. However, Canvas does not support these additional 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.
Enhancing Data with Canvas
Canvas can function as a primary or supplementary data source. When connected as a secondary, Canvas enriches data from other systems, such as an SIS, by filling in gaps that may exist in those platforms. 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 when connected this way. 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
Canvas should be set as the primary source if your goal is to manage and evaluate coursework directly within the platform. Conversely, if another school system contains the primary data and Canvas is needed to provide supplementary SSO or additional information, it should serve as the secondary source.