Create Google Collaborations (student) / Canvas

Problem

• How do I create a Google Docs collaboration in Canvas?
• How do I create a Google Drive collaboration in Canvas?
• How do I create a Google Assignments collaboration in Canvas?

Resolution

• Collaborations in Canvas allow multiple users to work on the same document or file simultaneously. To begin using collaborations in Canvas, click the Collaborations tab in your course navigation or Groups navigation.
  • You must add each user or group as a "collaborator" when creating a collaboration in order for them to have access (up to 50 users per collaboration).
  • Each collaborator will need a Google account and must connect their Google Drive as a registered service in Canvas. If you experience any issues with your registered Google Drive, review the KB article for instructions on troubleshooting Google Drive issues in Canvas.
  • Refer to the Canvas Student Guide for more information on creating different collaborations in Canvas:
    • How do I create a Google Docs collaboration as a student?
    • How do I create a Google Drive collaboration as a student? (noted as Google Apps and can include documents, spreadsheets, or presentations)
    • How do I create a Google Assignments LTI 1.3 collaboration as a student?
    • How do I start a collaboration in a group as a student?
• Note: When using collaborations, Canvas configures the sharing permissions of the selected Google Drive file so the added collaborators can access and edit it. If working with Google Drive files outside the Canvas collaboration tool, you will need to manually adjust the file's sharing permissions

Notes

• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product 
  • Browse the Canvas Instructor Guide
  • Browse the Canvas Student Guide
  • Browse the Canvas App iOS Guide
  • Browse the Canvas App Android Guide

User

• Canvas Student

System

• 10185: Canvas
• 10259: Google Drive - My Drive