Turn Canvas assignment grades into clear analysis
When an assignment is graded, use Python to summarize the results and make the patterns easier to act on.
Trigger
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Action
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
Why this helps
Reviewing grades one submission at a time makes it hard to see class-wide patterns or identify scores that may need a closer look.
- Summarize the score distribution after grades are posted.
- Identify unusually high or low scores for human review.
- Reduce manual spreadsheet work between grading and follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Codeinterpreter once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by telling Notis the analysis outcome you want.
- 3Pick Canvas Assignment Graded as the trigger.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports.
- 5Test the automation with one real graded assignment.
Questions about this workflow
What does the workflow analyze?
It can summarize the grades and scores returned for the selected assignment. Describe the measures you want in the automation instruction.
Does it change grades in Canvas?
No. The configured Codeinterpreter action runs Python analysis; it does not update Canvas grades.
Can it flag scores for review?
Yes. Ask it to identify outliers or scores meeting criteria you specify, and treat the results as review suggestions.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Codeinterpreter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Codeinterpreter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Sandbox
Create a sandbox to execute python code in a jupyter notebook cell. this is useful for agents to communicate, execute code, see output, read files, write files, etc. it's like you own personal computer, but in the cloud. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Execute Code
Execute python code in a sandbox and return any result, stdout, stderr, and error. use /home/user folder to write/read files. try to not use plt.show() as the code is executed remotely. use files for image/chart output instead.
Canvas Assignment Graded
Polls Canvas for newly graded submissions for a specific assignment.
Get File
Get a file from the sandbox and returns the file. the files should be read from /home/user folder.
New Canvas Assignment Submission
Polls Canvas for new submissions to a specific assignment.
Run Terminal Command
Run a command in the terminal and returns the stdout, stderr, and error code. use /home/user folder to write/read files.
New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
Upload File
Upload a file to the sandbox environment. the files should be uploaded to the /home/user folder.
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.
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