ActiveClass Configuration

ActiveClass is a topic-based graded discussions tool that must be configured individually by creating a new external tool Canvas assignment.

Step 1.

• Select Assignments in the course navigation menu

Step 2.

• Select the "+ Assignment" button

Step 3.

• Enter your discussion prompt in the Rich Content Editor box
  

Step 4.

• Enter in point value and due dates in Canvas. 
  • Make sure that they match the ones in the ActiveClass discussion board.
    

Step 5.

• Set Submission Type to "External Tool".
  
  
  
  • In the "Enter or find an External Tool URL" field type "ActiveClass" and click the "find" button. 
  • Choose "ActiveAssignment [1.3]" from the list and click the "select" button .
    
  •  Save the assignment. This will load and display your new ActiveClass discussion board for setup.

Step 6.

• Once the discussion board has populated in the assignment window, click the pencil icon to set up the ActiveClass.
  

Step 7.

• Select your desired settings and remember to click the "save" button.