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Overview Student Experience Instructor Experience Installation and Configuration Technical Implementation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Overview Pearson offers direct integration between Canvas and its MyLab / Mastering and CourseConnect products. Direct integration allows instructor and students to log in to Canvas and click a link to access their Pearson resources without the need for the user to: create a new account, a course, or to log in a second time. Instructors can work with their Pearson Representative and Solutions Technology Consultant to design the course experience that meets their specific teaching and learning objectives. Pearson direct integration provides: 

Single sign-on (SSO) from Canvas directly into an instructor’s MyLab / Mastering course or CourseConnect resources. This standards-based integration uses IMS Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI), a proven integration protocol.

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Custom course development by Pearson Learning Solutions with input from the instructor and utilizing instructional design best practices.

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Direct links to MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect resources ensure the student is presented with the educational materials they need within the context of the Canvas course frame.

Student Experience Students who access their MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect resources from within their Canvas course will enjoy a seamless experience. The student signs-in to Canvas and navigates to their course. From within their Canvas course, the student can view their course materials and resources as organized by their instructor. The student can then click links to access their: MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect content, Pearson eText, homework or quiz, study plan, or MyLab / Mastering gradebook.

When the student clicks on one of these integrated links, the Canvas page displays the navigation elements in the top and left-hand navigation (“bread crumb trail”) with the MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect content displayed in the body of the page (“in-frame”). Because the MyLab / Mastering content is displayed in-frame in Canvas and the student was not prompted for a secondary login, the student perceives the two as one unified experience.

FIG. 1: Integrated MyMathLab (Student View). MyMathLab links in Canvas modules provide students access to: pre-tests, Pearson eText, homework assignments, post-tests, and study plan.

FIG. 2: Integrated MyMathLab (Student View). Pearson eText (Martin-Gay, Beginning and th Intermediate Algebra, 4 Edition) displayed in-frame in Canvas.

FIG. 3: Integrated MyMathLab (Student View). MyMathLab homework assignment displayed in-frame in Canvas. The very first time a student clicks on a link to their MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect materials, students may be prompted to redeem an access code. This access code may be purchased at the student bookstore, distributed by their instructor or can be purchased directly within the application using a credit card or PayPal.

FIG. 4: Pearson Access Code Redemption and Purchase (Student View).

Instructor Experience Instructors also enjoy a seamless experience managing their MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect resources from within their Canvas course. As part of the course design process, direct links from Canvas into the MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect management tools are provided in the left navigation panel. Instructors can organize student links within course modules including links to: MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect content, Pearson eText, homework assignments or quizzes, study plan, or MyLab / Mastering gradebook. Students can then click on any link within a module to access that resource. Integrated Canvas courses are built to user specifications to meet each instructor’s teaching and learning objectives. Employing instructional design best practices, integrated courses are delivered as Canvas exports ready to import directly into an instructor’s Canvas account.

FIG. 5: Integrated MyMathLab (Instructor View). MyMathLab Instructor links are displayed in the left navigation panel. Student links are displayed within the Canvas modules.

FIG. 6: Integrated MyMathLab (Instructor View). MyMathLab Homework/Test Manager displayed inframe within Canvas.

FIG. 7: Integrated CourseConnect (Instructor View). CourseConnect Multimedia Lecture Presentation (Environmental Science) displayed in-frame within Canvas (also viewable on iPad or Android enabled mobile devices).

Installation and Configuration The installation and configuration of the Pearson direct integration within Canvas requires coordination with Pearson so that the appropriate configuration can be enabled on the Pearson side for the desired MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect product. Pearson will provide the configuration data necessary to complete the technical implementation described below. After receiving the necessary configuration data, implementation of this integration is completed in one step: Course-level configuration of LTI External Tool(s) using Pearson-provided values for the LTI URL, Consumer Key, and Consumer Secret

Technical Implementation Implementation of the Pearson Direct Integration for Canvas uses course level configuration of the LTI External Tool in Canvas. Course Level Configuration of LTI External Tool(s) These instructions assume that you have received the necessary course-level configuration data from the Pearson 3rd Party Solutions team, including the URL, consumer key, and secret. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Log in to Canvas and navigate to the appropriate course Select Settings from the left navigation menu Select the External Tools tab Select the Add External Tool button Populate the External Tool form with the values provided by Pearson Select Save Tool Settings

FIG. 8: MyMathLab for Canvas Integration / External Tool Settings

FIG. 9: LTI External Tool Settings for MyMathLab Course Home Manager link.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Where within the Canvas course can integrated Student links be placed? Where within the Canvas course can integrated Instructor links be placed? I am currently using a Pearson MyLab or Mastering product. Can I link from Canvas to my existing MyLab or Mastering course? Do students still need Access Codes with this type of integration? Do students need to be enrolled into the MyLab or Mastering course by my Canvas admin prior to accessing the course from Canvas? Can students use the MyLab / Mastering Temporary Access feature with this integration? What about metrics reporting and data analytics?

Does this integration include gradebook synchronization?

If Canvas is down, can I log in directly to the Pearson platform? If this integration uses native technology within the Canvas LMS, can I just build an integrated course myself?

How do I receive my integrated MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect course for Canvas?

Student links are most commonly authored in the Modules area, but can also be added to the left navigation panel. Instructor only links (restricted view) are placed in the left navigation panel. No. Direct integration automatically creates courses and users, so you cannot link over to an existing course. However, most MyLab or Mastering products allow you to copy content and assignments from one course to another. Yes. Direct integration still requires students to redeem an access code or purchase access online in order to access their MyLab / Mastering or CourseConnect content. No. User accounts will be automatically created and users will be enrolled the first time they click a link in Canvas to access their MyLab or Mastering content. No. Temporary Access is not currently available for Direct Integration in Canvas. There are no integrated metrics reported between Canvas and Pearson MyLab / Mastering. However, any metrics or analytics available through the MyLab / Mastering gradebook are still available to the Instructor. Grades can be exported from the MyLab / Mastering gradebook and imported into the Canvas gradebook. Automated grade transfer is not currently available for Direct Integration. CourseConnect assessments are delivered as Canvas assessments, so results report directly to the Canvas gradebook. No. This feature is not currently available for Direct Integration. No. There are several pieces of Pearson-specific data that you need to configure the integration and author integrated links. Therefore, it is not possible for Instructors to successfully build their own integrated courses. Pearson provides integrated MyLab / Mastering and CourseConnect courses as Canvas exports that can be easily imported into your Canvas course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the minimum technical requirements?

I want to learn more about the Pearson Direct for Canvas integration. Who do I contact?

If your institution is using the version of Canvas hosted by Instructure, you have met the technical requirements. If your institution is using the open source version of Canvas, a discussion with the Pearson technology team is required in order to deliver integrated courses. Instructors and Administrators can contact their local Pearson Representative or contact Pearson Learning Solutions online at: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/contactforms/contact-form.php?form=higher-education