Review weather context when fieldwork submissions arrive
A new submission can be a useful moment to check conditions around an ongoing field activity. Get the latest readings in the same run report.
Trigger
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Action
Get Devices
Tool to retrieve a list of user's ambient weather devices with their most recent data. use when you need to list your stations and view their latest readings.
Why this helps
Course submissions and changing conditions can require separate checks at a busy time.
- Pair a specified assignment submission with a current weather snapshot.
- Keep condition checks attached to course work activity.
- Make weather context easier to review in one report.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Ambient Weather once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Notis and give it a name.
- 3In one instruction, specify the fieldwork assignment and ask Notis to report current readings and relevant context.
- 4Pick New Canvas Assignment Submission as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real submission.
Questions about this workflow
Can I choose a specific assignment?
The trigger polls for new submissions to a specific assignment, which you select as part of the trigger.
Will it evaluate student work?
This workflow checks current Ambient Weather readings. It does not grade or alter submissions.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Ambient weather. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Ambient weather actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Devices
Tool to retrieve a list of user's ambient weather devices with their most recent data. use when you need to list your stations and view their latest readings.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
New Course Created for User
Polls Canvas for newly created courses for a specific user.
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Canvas and Ambient weather, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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