What is an App?

We expect a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Canvas to provide various kinds of learning tools and applications such as textbooks and quiz materials that integrate into the LMS gradebook. By using Canvas apps, it’s possible to “plug-in” these external tools.

Because apps involve passing data, especially student data, between systems, there are many security issues. For that reason, SDSU ensures Canvas apps are secure and meet accessibility standards prior to installing.

The following page provides a list of currently available apps.

At this time we are not able to integrate new Canvas external apps due to the focus on supporting faculty who need continued training and consultation as they transition, build, and teach their courses virtually.

SDSU default external apps (already installed):

New Canvas External App Requests

New external app requests can be submitted via ServiceNow: servicenow.sdsu.edu

Requests are reviewed by the IT Security Office (ITSO) and Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) teams in the following time frames per semester in order ensure accessibility and security requirements are met:

Fall semester (submit by June 30th)
Spring semester (submit by November 30th)
Summer semester (submit by March 31st)