Make new course files easier to scan
Turn selected vocabulary in a new course file into a short definition list for a faster first review.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Get Word Definition
Tool to get the definition of a word. use when you need to find the meaning of a specific word. e.g., "define the word apple."
Why this helps
New materials can take longer to scan when key terminology needs separate manual research.
- Get quick definitions for selected terms
- Make new files easier to review
- Keep glossary support with the upload report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Apiverve once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a Notis automation for course file review.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to identify a few key terms from each new file upload and fetch their definitions for a compact review note.
- 4Choose New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and select a report channel.
- 5Test with one real file upload and confirm the terms are relevant.
Questions about this workflow
Can it read every type of uploaded file?
It can only use file content available to the automation. If the content is not accessible, ask Notis to report that the glossary could not be prepared.
Will it create or edit the source file?
No. The workflow fetches definitions and prepares a report; it does not modify the uploaded file.
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