Integrating Textbook Content

Canvas Tutorials Integrating Textbook Content

Instructor Creating Content Module

What Textbook Content is Available?

Textbook content can be integrated in a Canvas course. The publishers listed below have an active integration already setup in Canvas. If you are adopting a new textbook that has digital resources and do not see your publisher listed below, please contact Information Systems and Services so a new integration can be setup. If you are not sure what digital resources are available with your textbook, contact your department chair Links to an external site. or lead instructor for the course.

Common Questions about Integrations

Below are common questions instructors have about using textbook integrations. Click an item to view or use the expand all option to see all items in the list.

What Textbook Integrations are Supported?

Most publishers will include training for faculty when a new book is adopted. The lead instructor will coordinate training for all faculty who will be using the digital resources.

What Other Integrations are Available?

There are other tools that have been integrated with Canvas. Please review the following guides for details.

TurnItIn Links to an external site.(Plagiarism Detection)
- (Instructor side) How to Create TurnItIn Assignments in Canvas
- (Student side) Using TurnItIn
Design Tools (Includes tools for adding themes to pages, uploading and editing images, and template and module builder)
Library Databases Links to an external site.-There are several library databases that have been integrated with the rich content editor in Canvas. See the following guide for details.
- How to Embed Library Database Content in Canvas
Studio - Video creation and sharing platform

How Do I Setup a Course with Publisher Content?

In some cases instructors must activate the publisher's menu item in the course menu to setup the course with the publisher content. Please note you must have a publisher teacher account and selected content from the publisher site before you can link to content in Canvas. When students access your publisher content in Canvas, they will authenticated via their Canvas account and may NOT need to create accounts via the publisher website. This may vary depending on publisher. If a code is required, publisher screen will display this information once the student is authenticated to view content. Please make sure to give students instructions on what is required.

How do I manage Course Navigation links? Links to an external site.

If you are using Cengage integration with MindTap, please view the following tutorials.

Moving to a New Term Links to an external site. - Instructors will copy content as they normally will but will also need to copy content on the Cengage side as well. This video tutorial describes the process.
Mindtap Canvas Resources Links to an external site. - A collection of guides and video tutorials on using Mindtap with Canvas.

Where Can I Get Support with Using Publishers Resources?

Information System and Services support staff will have limited access to the content available in publisher links so if you have issue with content it is recommended to contact the publisher support for help.