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Overview
Lucid Edu suite is integrated and enabled by default in all Canvas instances hosted in the US. Lucid for Education is a suite of visual applications. It combines the creative power of diagramming and design to help students understand their own thinking, actively participate in their learning, and gain crucial digital skills.
What Does Lucid EDU Suite Offer?
This integration offers real-time collaboration tools to enhance interactions among users.
Feature Workflow
You can access Lucid via the Rich Content Editor. You can then select Lucid via the External App Icons.
In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, users can access the Lucid EDU suite using the Lucid icon [1] or the External Apps icon [2].
Initial Lucid Account Access Questions
Upon initial setup, instructors can review their role [1] and select if users are under the 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Instructor Contact Lucid COPPA Request
If users are under 13 years of age, enter your email in the email field allowing Lucid to contact the institution and request COPPA consent.
Student Initial Lucid Access Questions
Upon initial setup for students, they can confirm their role [1], select if they are over 13 years of age [2], then click the Next button [3].
Under 13 years of Age Confirmation
If students state they are under 13 years of age, they must enter their birthday to confirm.
Under 13 years of age message
If confirmed a student is under 13 years of age, a message displays asking students to contact their teacher for Lucid access.
Lucid Account Login or Sign Up
After confirmation that users are over the age of 13, users can Log in with their existing Lucid credentials [1] or Sign up for a new account [2].
Account Upgraded Message
Users are upgraded to a free Educational plan with Lucid.
Account Verified Message
Once verified, click the Connect button to connect Lucid to Canvas.
Connect Your Lucid Account Link
Then, click the Connect your Lucid account Link.
Connect Canvas Grant Access Page
After reviewing the request for access, click the Grant Access button.
Lucidchart and Lucidspark Documents
Once Access is granted, users can access Lucidchart [1] and Lucidspark [2].
Embed Lucid Document Access Settings
To Embed a Lucid document, set the Access Settings [1], then click the Insert button [2].
Canvas View of Lucid in Pages
Once inserted, users can view and access the Lucid document directly in Canvas.
In Assignments, Instructors can set the submission type to Lucid.
Assignments Lucid Link
Once selected, instructors can use the link to access Lucid [1] and opt to open Lucid in a New tab for students [2].
Instructors can select Lucidspark [1] or Lucidchart [2] as the submission type. Then click the Next button [3].
Student View of Lucid Assignment
Students can view and complete the Lucid assignment directly in Canvas.
Student View Lucid Assignment Submit Assignment Button
After completing the assignment, click the Submit Assignment button.
Additional Details
When testing the Lucid integration, be sure to authenticate and/or create your own account. You should not test the integration when masquerading as any other user.
Resources
- To learn more review Integrate Lucidchart with Canvas.
- For questions or technical issues with Lucid ELMS-Canvas integrations please email itsupport@umd.edu.