Using Canvas with the AI chat panel

Once an admin configures and installs Canvas for Zoom, teachers and students can manage announcements, content, grades, and reports through conversational commands in the AI chat panel, streamlining course administration while maintaining secure authentication. 

Learn more about managing and using the Zoom for Canvas app with other products.

Requirements for using Canvas with the AI chat panel 

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How to connect Canvas within the AI chat panel

  1. Sign in to the Zoom Workplace desktop app.
  2. In the top right corner, click the AI chat panel icon  .
  3. In the Write a message or type / for more field, click the add icon .
  4. Next to Apps, click Explore.
  5. On the Apps tab, search for Canvas for Zoom.
  6. Click View, then click Connect.
  7. Sign in to your Canvas account, then click Allow.
  8. Proceed with the authorization steps.
    Once the app is added, you can complete Canvas tasks directly in the AI chat panel.

How to use Canvas with the AI chat panel 

  1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop app.
  2. In the top right corner, click the AI chat panel icon  .
  3. In the Write a message or type / for more field, click the add icon .
  4. Click the Canvas for Zoom app.
    Canvas will be shown below the prompt field.
  5. Choose from the preset prompts or enter your own prompt and send it. For more information, review the various actions that you can take with Canvas in the AI chat panel.

Various actions you can perform with Canvas tools in the Zoom Connector

In the AI chat panel, you can enter queries related to your courses in Canvas. The following table provides a list of example queries you can use.

 
ActionUsage examples
Access course information

These example queries help instructors access vital course information within the AI chat panel:

  • "I need to check which students are enrolled in my Biology 101 course to verify attendance"
  • "Let me quickly pull up the course details for Chemistry 202 to share the syllabus link"
  • "I want to see all my active courses this semester to schedule office hours"
Create page

This example query allows instructors to immediately capture and organize valuable content in the AI chat panel:

  • "Let's create a new page summarizing today's discussion"
Manage assignments

These example queries help instructors maintain workflow continuity while addressing student needs:

  • "Let's create a new essay assignment based on today's discussion about Shakespeare"
  • "I need to check if Sarah has submitted her research proposal yet"
  • "Show me all upcoming assignments for my Statistics course so we can review deadlines"
Discussions

This integration helps extend valuable synchronous conversations into thoughtful asynchronous discussions and announcements.

  • "Let's continue this debate about ethical AI by creating a discussion forum with our key points"
  • "I want to check what topics students are currently discussing in our forum before today's lecture"
  • "Show me the details of the 'Midterm Review' discussion to address common questions"
Create and manage quizzes

These example capabilities allow instructors to develop and adjust assessments:

  • "Let's create a quick comprehension quiz based on today's lecture on cell biology"
  • "Let's extend the deadline for the midterm quiz since we covered the material later than planned"
  • "Show me how students performed on question #3 from yesterday's pop quiz"

Data security and utilization

For more information on how data is secured within the integration, as well as how your data is used, please refer to the Canvas for Zoom app: