Give new Canvas discussion messages a clear next step
Turn new discussion activity into a visible triage record, with the message context available for a response.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Action
Create a record
Creates a new record in a specified airtable table; field values must conform to the table's column types.
Why this helps
Questions and requests in course discussions can be buried before anyone has time to respond.
- Make new discussion messages easier to review.
- Keep available author and topic details with each triage item.
- Create a practical queue for messages that need attention.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Airtable once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations > New Automation and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to create an Airtable triage record for each new message, including available author, topic, message, and response-needed context.
- 4Pick New Canvas Discussion Message as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real message and confirm the triage record is actionable.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis decide which messages need a response?
You can ask Notis to assess the message and record its recommendation. Keep in mind the decision is based on the message data available to the workflow.
Does the trigger watch every Canvas discussion?
The event polls discussion topics for new messages. Select the relevant discussion topic when setting up the trigger.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Airtable. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Airtable actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create base
Creates a new airtable base with specified tables and fields within a workspace; ensure field options are valid for their type.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create Comment
Creates a new comment on a specific record within an airtable base and table.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Create Field
Creates a new field within a specified table in an airtable base.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Create multiple records
Creates multiple new records in a specified airtable table.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Create a record
Creates a new record in a specified airtable table; field values must conform to the table's column types.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Create table
Creates a new table within a specified existing airtable base, allowing definition of its name, description, and field structure.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
Delete Comment
Deletes an existing comment from a specified record in an airtable table.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Delete multiple records
Deletes up to 10 specified records from a table within an airtable base.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Airtable, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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