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Embedding Rise output/link into Canvas LMS
Hello, I am new to Rise and Canvas and before progressing with the course build I need to know if these programs are compatible. Apparently Canvas is not SCORM or AICC compliant. I would prefer to have quiz results recorded in the LMS. Is this achievable? Thanks
Thanks for all this info.To bring together,
I finally worked out how to take an Articulate Rise SCORM Module into Canvas as a link, rather than as an assignment. Here is the process I followed.
1. In Canvas, go to Files, and set up the folder that you want to hold the Rise material. You will need to set up a separate folder or subfolder for each Rise module that you want to export. For example, if you have a weekly introductory module, then you will need a separate folder for each week. If you don’t then all of the unzipped Rise files will be jumbled together. You MUST do this before starting the transfer.
2. In Articulate Rise, export your module as a SCORM 1.2 zipped file. Note its location (usually the ‘Download’ folder on your PC).
3. In Canvas, navigate to the relevant folder, and in the top right you will see an Upload button. Click that, and then navigate to the zip file you want to upload. When you click open, you will be invited to expand the file once uploaded – choose this option. Note that the alternative is simply to upload it, without unzipping and I assume you would then have to unzip it in the folder – I didn’t do this. You will then see the upload process – a red bar at the top of the Canvas page. It is quite a slow process.
4. Once uploaded, in Canvas, navigate to the folder called scormcontent and open. Right click on the file index.html and copy the link address.
5. Return to the Modules section of Canvas open the document in which you want to put the link. Open it for editing and click where you want to link to be placed.
6. Click on the link symbol in the toolbar at the top and paste the link in the box that opens. Click the Insert Link button and you should see a link appear on your Canvas page.
7. Be sure to save your change before you leave the page.
8. Clicking on the link brings up the usual Rise webpage.
Awesome! Thanks!
I know this was a while ago, Errol, but how do you make it so the user, after clicking the X to get out of the Rise module, goes back to Canvas.
After doing this, it closes the whole Canvas course.
Any suggestions from anyone?
Thanks!
Hello Julie!
Did you ever receive a response regarding using the Exit Course button or the "X" to return to Canvas?
Thanks!
Dawn
Hi: Thank you for sharing this. One additional question for anyone who might be able to help. Using the method that Errol gave, I can now link to a RISE module that pops up in a new window without using the extra button in Canvas. We find it confusing because once someone closes the RISE module, if using the Assignment method, the page they're left with says to refresh to continue. So, Errol, this method was very useful. Now, the question - Our RISE module has the green checkmarks in the Index area so users know where they left off in the RISE module. Using Errol's method, it opens a new instance of the RISE module each time and doesn't keep track of the last part of the module a user completed. Can anyone suggest how to not use the Canvas Assignment method for linking to a RISE module in a new page but also keep the RISE green checkmarks for users so they know where they left off?
Anyone got a method that covers this aspect?
Doesn't seem to work with the SCORM assesments route (why is all SCORM assumed to be assessments anyway ) or by uploading the contents of a SCORM zip and linking to the SCOM package \index.html either.
Hello Janet, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes!
You can export Rise courses for AICC, SCORM 1.2, and SCORM 2004 4th Edition learning management systems. Just open your Rise course for editing, click Export in the upper right corner of the screen, and choose an LMS specification.
A quick Google search turns up this document in the Canvas knowledge base, stating that Canvas also supports SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 4th Edition. The same document explains how to import SCORM files as an assignment in Canvas.
Please let us know how it goes!
Hi I was able to import a rise 360 course into canvas, however I can only add it as a page and when it is a page the course cannot be made full screen. Can someone please help me.
Hi there, Sabeena. I don't have access to Canvas LMS, but when you are adding your Rise 360 SCORM package, is there an option to launch the course in a new window? This setting is commonly referred to as "launch behavior" or "frameset."
I know I'm late to the party, but our school uses Canvas and I thought I'd chip in with some tips for implementing Rise content in Canvas. We're using Rise to replace all our lesson content in Canvas, which is about 14,000 lessons. At this time we've converted around 2,700 lessons. My advice:
- We're moving away from SCORM because we've found that it can break during the Course Copy process.
- Additionally, we'd rather assess students directly in the LMS (especially with Quizzes.Next now available).
- Finally, I've been told SCORM hasn't been updated very recently - another reason to move away as technology improves and leaves it behind.
- We export our Rise courses as web links, upload them to our server, and embed them within Canvas either as an outside link or in the rich text editor through an iframe. If the link is stable on the server, then updating the Rise course on the server should automatically push the update to every Canvas course that has the Rise content in it.
I'd be glad to answer any more questions!
Thanks, Tim. I did try the iframe and it worked just fine. I wasn't pleased with the look of the dual navigation of Canvas and Rise. Not sure that will change but I would like the option to remove the Rise menu, as you can do in Storyline.
Until then, we will either link to a new window or use the iframe.
Question: you said you "export our Rise courses as web links, upload them to our server, and embed them within Canvas either as an outside link or in the rich text editor through an iframe." Why do you take the extra step and put them on your server instead of leaving them on the Articulate server? Were you encountering problems?
You have quite an undertaking with all those courses! Good luck!
We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host our content. Placing the Rise content there offers a couple advantages:
- It allows us to have a permanent, stable link that is accessible by more than just the creator of the original Rise course (we have a team of editors/technologists that need access to all content)
- It gives us two copies of the Rise course:
- A live version on AWS that projects out to all courses/students
- A development version in Rise that can be updated throughout the year, then uploaded to the AWS whenever we deem it ready for students
We also host most of our other content (videos, syllabi, worksheets, etc.) on the AWS, so it was simply consistent for us to put Rise there, too. We had no problems with the Rise server.
Hi,
I use to work for Canvas and my husband still does. They are supposed to have fixed the SCORM files breaking in the course copies before last InstructureCon (July). If they didn't I'm sure it's coming soon. :)
Hi,
I see that posted your helpful tips on how to launch a RISE course in Canvas.
I just joined a company that uses Canvas for our learning products. It is not the ideal platform, in my opinion, however, it is what we have until we switch next year.
I am not quite following how you are putting "an outside link or in the rich text editor through an iframe." as you mentioned in your tip. Can you elaborate? Thank you so much.Hi Saeyoung,
Tim might not be subscribed to our community forum anymore since it's been a few years since his last post.
I checked the post you are referencing, and I believe what he means by this is that you will have to host your course in a web server, reference the URL pointing to this course in the web server and use an iframe code to embed it inside Canvas.
You'll need to reach out to Canvas support to confirm how this can be accomplished. Others in the community may be able to chime in as well.
- We're moving away from SCORM because we've found that it can break during the Course Copy process.
Hi James,
It's not an LMS I see mentioned here a lot, but if you haven't yet, take a look at the trial of Articulate 360 here! You can export Rise content for LMS and choose SCORM, AICC or Tin Can API and then upload to Canvas to give it a test.
If you need anything else let us know!
This might be glaringly obvious to everyone but me, but the Rise or Storyline quiz has to be taken in the Student view in Canvas to get the scores into the Gradebook. I won't tell you how long I spent trying to go through as the course designer!
Judith, thank you for sharing! I'm sure this detail will help many others.
I've caught myself with that one several times testing things. :)
Genius. Thank you Judith. That's so easy to overlook.
I am unable to import rise courses into canvas. I exported from Rise with Scorm 1.2 and imported the zip file into Canvas. When I clicked on the index file, nothing showed.
Can you help?
HI Michelle,
What browser were you using to author the Rise course, and to view it in Canvas? Did you see any error messages when uploading the course? Were you following the same steps that Justin linked to above?
If you want to share your Rise export, I can try uploading it to SCORM Cloud as well. A good way to test any LMS course.
I worked with Canvas for four years and think it's the best LMS I've used... The only downside was lack of scorm support... Am glad to see that Instructure resolved that issue.
Has anyone been able to successfully import Rise into Canvas. If so, any examples I can see?
Thanks Errol for sharing that here - incredibly helpful to have that insight into Canvas specific steps.
