Using Box in Canvas

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What are the benefits of using Box in my course?

The Box.com integration provides an additional method of sharing cloud-based documents within your Canvas course. Using Box within Canvas, Instructors can:

  • allow students to submit their homework assignments (e.g. large file sizes);
  • embed files into pages and modules - bonus benefit - centralize revisions;
  • manage versions of documents shared across many Canvas sites - bonus benefit - large files shared via Box are not included in the Canvas course size limit;
  • add students as editors to their Box folders to allow the students to add additional resources to the class folder;
  • use Box to share folders with other instructors teaching similar classes.

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What should I know before I begin? 

Box file and folder permissions are not automatically assigned to the students in your course. Instructors manage the access permissions independently from the course. All files and folders you plan to share within the course will need to have appropriate permissions granted prior to sharing with your students. 

 

Video: Sharing Box Files [duration 4:14]

 


How do I add my Box account in Canvas? 

To get started, enable Box to your course navigation. Links to an external site.Then, be sure to complete the cloud authentication. Adding Box to your course menu allows you to view all of your Box files and quickly update file permissions directly.  

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How do I add Box files to Canvas assignments and other areas within my course? 

To add files to Canvas page, discussion, or announcement, using the Rich Content Editor, click on the More External Tools icon and select Box.  Use the dialog to share a file with your course. You can also add Box files to Modules by clicking on “external tool.” 

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What are the recommended settings for assignments using Box?

For Canvas assignments, set the submission type to “Online” and “File Uploads” so your students can submit documents from their Box account. It is not recommended to set the Canvas Assignment Submission Type to “External Tool” for Box.  

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How do students submit assignments using Box ?

Students can submit assignments that are available in their Box accounts. Just click on “Submit Assignment” and select the Box tab.  This allows more flexibility for students to complete assignments on a variety of devices. Assignments submitted using this functionality will show up in SpeedGrader and be available for grading purposes. 

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