Canvas

What is different about this Perusall integration?

The updated Perusall integration meets a higher industry standard for security and privacy (new LTI 1.3 vs old 1.1 standard). Perusall has also made some improvements to the Canvas course roster, groups, and grade syncing functionality. Instructors can also pull Canvas files and pages directly into their Perusall course.

Is there anything I need to do to enable Perusall 1.3 integration?

No, Perusall 1.3 is already installed and available in all academic Canvas course sites. If you previously used Perusall 1.1 in your course, the Perusall 1.1 integration should have been removed from your course to avoid issues. Please contact the OSU Learning Platform Services team if you are running into issues or are seeing Perusall without the 1.3 label.

Can I copy Perusall assignments from a prior Perusall course?

Yes, your Perusall account will contain all your Perusall courses regardless of whether they were created through Perusall 1.1 or Perusall 1.3. In Perusall, you can import assignments from one Perusall course to another Perusall course.

How do I create a Perusall assignment and link it to Canvas with the new integration?

There are two ways to create a Perusall assignment and link it to Canvas. Which way you choose may depend on what you have already set up in the Canvas course.

Method 1: Perusall automatically creates gradebook columns in LMS

Perusall setting requirement for this method: Settings > Scoring > LMS grade sync > LMS gradebook column management > Perusall creates gradebook columns in LMS for each Perusall assignment automatically

This method is recommended if you’re creating new content and want all of your Perusall assignments to appear in the Canvas gradebook.

When enabled, the “Perusall creates gradebook columns in LMS for each Perusall assignment automatically” setting will automatically create the linked Canvas assignment when you create an assignment in Perusall. The Canvas assignment will have the same assignment name, due date and time, and point value as set in Perusall.

Method 2: Instructor creates deep links in LMS

Perusall setting requirement for this method: Settings > Scoring > LMS grade sync > LMS gradebook column management > Instructor creates deep links in LMS; no Perusall gradebook columns will appear in LMS until deep links have been created

This method is ideal when you transition old Canvas assignments from Perusall 1.1 to Perusall 1.3, and/or if you only want some of your Perusall assignments to appear in Canvas.

When enabled, you will manually create an assignment in Canvas and do the following:

1. In the External Tools selection list, click Find and select “Perusall 1.3”
2. Select the Perusall assignment you would like linked to the Canvas assignment (or click “Create new assignment” and follow Perusall prompts)
3. Select whether you want to import Perusall assignment instructions (this will replace any Canvas assignment instructions).
4. Click Link to this assignment
5. Click the blue Select button in Canvas
6. Check the box for Load This Tool In A New Tab
7. Click Save on the Canvas assignment

After clicking Save in Canvas, the Canvas assignment name and points will automatically update to match the Perusall assignment name and points.

What if I imported or set up Canvas assignments that are linked through the Perusall 1.1 integration?

If you’ve already set up and linked your Canvas and Perusall courses, you’ll need to take the following steps. Please reach out to the OSU Canvas team if you would like help with these steps.

1. In Canvas, click on the Perusall 1.3 module link that was added to your course to create a new Perusall 1.3 site. Select “Instructor creates deep links in LMS; no Perusall gradebook columns will appear in LMS until deep links have been created” for the LMS gradebook management setting.
2. In Perusall, copy the content from your Perusall 1.1 site into your new Perusall 1.3 site
3. In Perusall, navigate to Settings > Scoring > LMS Grade Sync and and ensure “Instructor creates deep links in LMS; no Perusall gradebook columns will appear in LMS until deep links have been created” is selected for the LMS gradebook column management setting.
4. Back in Canvas, edit each assignment* that was previously connected through Perusall 1.1 and use the instructions above for creating deep links in Canvas.
   • Check the box for Load This Tool In A New Tab for each Canvas assignment

*Use our "Couldn't find valid settings for this assignment" help article if you see this message after clicking on the Canvas assignment.

How do my students access Perusall assignments?

Your students will access Perusall through the Canvas assignments you’ve linked with your Perusall 1.3 course. You can also publish the Perusall 1.3 module link if you would like.

How do I sync grades using Perusall 1.3?

When you use the Perusall 1.3 integration, you can customize both how and when grades are synced to your LMS. Please review Perusall Grade Sync documentation for more details.

How can I get technical support?

Please email the OSU Learning Platform Services team with any questions or issues!

How can my students get technical support?

Consider providing a link to Perusall Student Support documentation in your Canvas course. Students can also click on the “Contact Perusall Support” in the top right corner of the Perusall Support webpage.