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Summary

Instructors can use Middleware to create Canvas course sites for the classes that they are slated to teach (based on PeopleSoft listings). Middleware also ensures enrollment sync between PeopleSoft and Canvas. This article outlines course creation for single-section course sites. Refer to the merged sections article for instructions on creating combined sites.

Instructions

  1. Navigate to https://middleware.boisestate.edu and log in with your Boise State credentials.

    1. If you have multiple roles in Middleware, be sure to switch to your Faculty Role before proceeding. Click the Options button in the top right-hand corner next to your name ( ). Click Switch Roles, then select the Faculty role.

  2. Click on the Term identifier and select the appropriate term from the drop-down.

  3. From the listing of your available course for the selected term, click on +CREATE COURSE.

    1. If you are unable to find certain courses to create, please ensure that you are listed as the course instructor in PeopleSoft.

      Middleware main page

  4. On the Course Information screen, click the Course Name to personalize the course title if desired.

  5. From the Course Availability dropdown, make your availability choice (default is Start of Term). A detailed description of the Course Availability settings is available at the end of this article.

  6. If you wish to copy the content from an old course, use the optional course copy field. Enter the Canvas SIS Course ID of the source course.

    1. You must have either the Teacher or the Course Administrator role in the source course. Ask the instructor to add you to the course if needed.

  7. Click the Next button to proceed.

    Course Information screen in Middleware

  8. On the Manual Enrollments screen, you can add teaching assistants or co-instructors to the course. You must enter either an Employee ID or a Boise State Username to add users to the course.

  9. Click Next to proceed.

    Manual Enrollment screen in Middleware

  10. On the Additional Options screen, you can request to be notified by email when the course is ready.

  11. Click SUBMIT to complete the process.

    Additional Options screen in Middleware.
  12. After submitting, you will see a summary page containing details of the course you created. Your newly created course will be available on your Canvas homepage within 15 minutes  (you may need to refresh your screen for it to appear). You can click the Home button to return to the Middleware main page and create additional course sites.

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