Google Assignments will be replacing the Google Apps external tool in Canvas on December 16, 2024. Visit
this article to view the timeline.
What is this service?
The Google Assignments external tool integrates Middlebury’s Google Workspace for Education with Canvas, Middlebury’s learning management system. Instructors in a Canvas site can add and manage Google Assignments from within the Canvas site. Teachers, students, and other site participants can collaborate using Docs, Sheets, and Slides in the Google Workspace suite.
Who is eligible for this service?
All active Middlebury student, faculty, and staff network account holders can use the Canvas-Google integration.
How do I learn about this service?
Google provides documentation for instructors who would like to add Google activities to their Canvas site:
How do I access Google Assignments integration in Canvas?
- Choose the Google Drive (LTI 1.3) from the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to embed a document from your Google Drive on the Canvas page (note: this will change share permissions on the doc so that anyone with the link can view)
- Add a Google file to a Module by selecting the + External Tool option and choosing Google Drive (LTI 1.3) – (note: this will change share permissions on the doc so that anyone with the link can view)
- Create an Assignment using a Submission Type of External Tool and then select Google Assignments (LTI 1.3) to generate a new assignment using Docs and Drive. This will provide each student with a unique copy of the assignment.
- A file submission type of Google Drive (LTI 1.3) is available to students if you choose an assignment Submission Type of Website URL.
- If you have Collaborations viewable in your course navigation menu, you can start a new collaboration using the Google Assignments (LTI 1.3). This allows you to create a Google Drive file and invite specific students in the course to collaborate on it.
How do I get help?
When looking for help, please be aware that some services may refer to an external tool as an LTI (Learning Tool Interoperability) or an integration. Instructure may also refer to an external tool as an external app. See
What are External Apps (LTI Tools)?For pedagogical support for designing Google learning activities, schedule a consultation with a DLINQ team member.
For other Canvas questions and support, use the "Request Help" button on the upper right portion of this page.
Additional service data
For accessibility, privacy, and security information see Instructure’s Partner Listing for Google Assignments