How Do I Create a Canvas Assignment with Google LTI 1.3?
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Google LTI 1.3 in Canvas
Using Google Assignments (LTI 1.3), instructors can provide a copy of a Google document, spreadsheet, or presentation for each assigned student to edit and submit. This is a great tool for providing all students with a pre-made copy of a Google Drive file that can be submitted directly in Canvas.
See How Do I Share a Copy of a Google Doc Automatically? if you do not want a Google Drive file attached to a Canvas assignment.
Creating an Assignment
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Inside your Canvas course, select Assignments in the course navigation menu.
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Click on the + Assignment button in the top right.
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Enter the Assignment Name and any details relevant to the task.
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Under Submission Type, select External Tool in the drop-down menu. Select Google Assignments (LTI 1.3).
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If this is your first time using this tool, you will be prompted to sign in and link your TCNJ Google account.
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Select Attach to attach an existing file from your Google Drive, or Create to create a new file.
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Choose the Canvas SpeedGrader grading option and click Create.
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Click Select back on the Configure External Tool page.
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Select Save or Save & Publish on the assignment.
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Navigate to SpeedGrader to access the submitted assignments.
Student View for Google Assignments (LTI 1.3) in Canvas
Once the assignment is created and published, students will be able to open it through Canvas. Similar to the instructor account, if this is a student's first time using this tool, they will be prompted to sign in and link their Google account.
- Under Your Files, students can find the file(s) you attached.
- Students will select Open to attach and submit to:
- Add any additional files to the assignment (optional)
- Submit the assignment in Canvas
