Keep new Canvas discussion topics visible
A new topic can shape the conversation. Bring it to the team's attention when it appears.
Trigger
New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Action
Send Message
This tool allows sending a message through dailybot to either specific users or channels/rooms. the message can include markdown formatting.
Why this helps
New course topics can be missed when the team learns about them only by revisiting Canvas.
- Surface new discussion topics in a shared channel.
- Help the team prepare context or coordinate participation.
- Avoid relying on manual course-page checks.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Canvas and Dailybot once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation and describe: summarize each new discussion topic and announce it to the relevant team in Dailybot.
- 3Pick the New Canvas Discussion Topic trigger for the course.
- 4Choose where Notis should send run reports, then test with one real new topic.
Questions about this workflow
Does this trigger watch all courses?
The listed trigger polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics. Select the course when setting up the trigger.
Can Notis add background about the topic?
It can summarize returned event data. Add any course-specific background to your instruction if it is not included in the event.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Canvas to Dailybot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Canvas triggers
Dailybot actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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New Canvas Discussion Message
Polls Canvas discussion topics for new messages.
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New Canvas Discussion Topic
Polls a Canvas course for new discussion topics.
Send Message
This tool allows sending a message through dailybot to either specific users or channels/rooms. the message can include markdown formatting.
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 Dailybot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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