Features and Integrations
Which third party integrations, like Turnitin or Panopto, are available in Canvas?
OIT's using third-party integrations in Canvas page provides details about integrations (external tools applications) that are available in Canvas. Please read the installation instructions on the third-party integrations help page to access the desired tool.
Will Panopto recordings used in Blackboard be available in Canvas?
By the end of August 2025, all Panopto content created in Blackboard by active users will be available in Canvas's instance of Panopto after account merging activity in summer 2025. Please visit the Sharing Panopto Content Between Blackboard and Canvas help article for more information.
Can I import Blackboard question pools to Canvas?
There are differences between question pools, banks, and blocks, which are often used interchangeably. We expect most content types to transfer to Canvas. If you have any difficulty with a specific file type during the import process, please seek help within Canvas. You can start a chat or call their hotline by logging into Canvas at canvas.ohio.edu and selecting "Get Help" from the left navigation menu. OIT can also support you through a consultation to discuss your individual needs for moving course content. You can schedule a consultation through the Canvas Training and Resources webpage.
How do I request a feature or integration in Canvas?
Before requesting an integration, check the list of current third-party integrations to ensure it is not already available.
To request a feature or a new integration (external application or product) in Canvas, please submit a ticket through the Canvas Ticketing Page for feature and integration requests and review the vendor Technology Review process. In the "What kind of Canvas request are you making?" field, select "I am requesting an integration in Canvas".
Which proctoring, student integrity, and anti-cheating tools are available within Canvas?
Proctortrack, an online proctoring solution, is available within Canvas. Proctortrack does have a fee associated with use (either department-pay or student-pay). To learn more about Turnitin, OIT's supported plagiarism detection tool, review Creating a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas. Top Hat also supports monitored exams, as a solution that may align well with in-class exams. You can see a full list of third-party tools available within Canvas on this webpage.
Given that we have SafeAssign and Turnitin in Blackboard for plagiarism detection, will Canvas be able to check against old submissions from Blackboard?
Turnitin will check submissions made through Turnitin assignments from both Blackboard and Canvas. In Canvas, we will have Turnitin available as the academic integrity product since SafeAssign is a Blackboard-specific feature. To learn more about Turnitin in Canvas, review Creating a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas.
Will the course owners and faculty have the ability to add and remove users in Canvas?
In Canvas, course owners and faculty have the ability to add and remove Designers, Teaching Assistants (TA), and Instructors (which Canvas calls Teachers), and the ability to add but not remove Students from their courses. The reason behind not allowing students to be removed is to prevent students from being accidentally removed from a course that they should be enrolled in and to prevent the potential loss of their submitted data. If a manually added student needs to be removed from a course, that can be done through a request to the OIT Service Desk.
Will Canvas support pushing grades to the Faculty Advising Center so we do not have to enter them manually?
We do not have plans to push grades from Canvas to the Faculty Advising Center.