Build a Canvas assignment from web research
Start with a topic or a few URLs. Notis researches the material with AgentQL and drafts a ready-to-review assignment in Canvas.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create an assignment
Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
Why this helps
Turning scattered online sources into a clear assignment takes time and invites missed context.
- Gather relevant material before drafting
- Turn findings into clear student instructions
- Keep source links with the assignment
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AgentQL and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by telling Notis the assignment outcome you want.
- 3In one instruction, name the topic or URLs and describe the assignment to create.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real topic and review the Canvas assignment.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this workflow?
An HTTP request to its Notis webhook starts it. Include a topic or URLs in your request.
Does it create the assignment automatically?
Yes. The automation uses Canvas's create assignment action. Review the result in Canvas.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agentql to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agentql triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
Creates a notification for the Canvas account.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Abort Quiz Report Generation
Cancels quiz report generation or removes a previously generated report.
Create appointment group
Creates an appointment group with schedulable time slots.
Add conversation message
Adds a follow-up message to an existing conversation.
Create an assignment
Creates an assignment in a Canvas course.
Add course to favorites
Adds a course to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Create assignment override
Creates an assignment override to adjust dates for selected students, a group, or a course section.
Add group to favorites
Adds a group to the current user’s favorites; no change occurs if it is already saved.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agentql and Canvas, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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