Turn Course File Uploads Into Exam Access
Use course materials as a readiness signal and handle assessment access in the same flow.
Trigger
New Canvas File Upload
Polls a Canvas course for new file uploads.
Action
Create Access List Item
Tool to add one or more access codes to an access list. Use after obtaining a valid access_list_id to grant exam access.
Why this helps
A required course file may arrive, but exam access still depends on someone noticing and acting on it.
- Connect a course readiness signal to assessment access.
- Reduce missed follow-up after course materials arrive.
- Keep the access rule explicit and repeatable.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Classmarker once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, then name it and write its prompt.
- 3Describe which upload qualifies, who should receive access, and the destination access list.
- 4Pick New Canvas File Upload as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real file upload and verify the resulting access list entry.
Questions about this workflow
Can a file upload identify which learners should get access?
The trigger reports a new course file upload. Specify the intended recipient rule in the prompt and ensure the necessary recipient details are available.
Can Notis grant access only for a named file?
State the qualifying file or upload conditions in your prompt and test with a matching and non-matching example.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Classmarker. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Classmarker actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Access List Item
Tool to add one or more access codes to an access list. Use after obtaining a valid access_list_id to grant exam access.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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