Summary
Middleware is an internally-developed tool that allows instructors to create Canvas course sites for their courses and 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 Canvas sites containing multiple sections.
Instructions
Navigate to https://middleware.boisestate.edu and log in with your Boise State credentials.
If you have multiple Middleware roles, be sure to switch to the appropriate role before proceeding. Click the options button in the top right-hand corner, then click Switch Roles.
Click the Term Selection Field [2] and select a term to see your assigned courses.
Click the +CREATE COURSE button [3] next to the desired class to create a Canvas course site. If you don’t see the course you need, ensure that you are the listed instructor for the course in PeopleSoft.
On the COURSE INFO tab, you can customize the course name [4] and set the course availability date [5]. See Middleware Course Availability Settings for additional details about availability options.
If you wish to copy the content from an old course, use the optional course copy field [6]. Enter the Canvas SIS Course ID of the source course. You must have either the Teacher or the Course Administrator role in the source course. Ask the course owner to add you to the course if needed. Click the Next button to proceed [7].
On the MANUAL ENROLLMENTS tab, you can add other users to the course. Enter an Employee ID or a Boise State Username, then click the + button [8] to add users. Click Next to proceed [9].
On the ADDITIONAL OPTIONS tab, you can request to receive an email notification when the course is ready [10]. Click SUBMIT to create the course site [11].
Note: If you decide to import content from another course after completing this process, you can use Canvas' native content import functionality. See the Canvas to Canvas Course Import (course copy) for more information.
Related Articles
- Creating a Single-Section Canvas Course with Middleware
- Creating a Merged-Section Canvas Course with Middleware
- Middleware Course Availability Settings
- Canvas Course Creation Settings
- Manually Enroll an Instructor/TA and other Roles in Canvas Course Site
- Canvas Course Roles
- Create a Canvas Sandbox Site with Middleware
- Request a Canvas Sandbox Site (Staff)