Using Microsoft O365 documents for Canvas assignments

The Microsoft Education app in Canvas allows instructors to build interactive assignments using Word or Excel.

For Instructors: Setting Up and Creating Assignments

1. Click Microsoft Education in your course menu to sign in with your K-State eID account and view your Microsoft dashboard.
2. To Create an Assignment: Go to Assignments, start a new assignment, and choose External Tool as the submission type.
   1.  Click Find and select the Microsoft Education/OneDrive option
   2. Attach Files or Templates: Select a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document from your OneDrive. Canvas will provision individual copies for students to edit and submit directly through the LTI workflow.

For Students: Completing and Submitting a Canvas Microsoft 365 assignment

• Open the Assignment: Click on the assignment link inside your Canvas module or assignment page. 

• Sign In: Log into your K-State Microsoft account with your eID and password if prompted.

• Edit Your Document: Make your changes directly inside the Canvas O365 editor window for your assigned file.

• Submit in Canvas: Click the official Submit button in the Canvas LTI assignment.