Overview
Project Context:
SDCA adopted Canvas LMS for online learning, requiring efficient synchronization of student enrollment data between WEBDOSE and Canvas. Manual data entry was time-consuming and error-prone.
Solution:
Developed a web-based importation tool that bridges SDCA's internal systems with Canvas LMS API:
- CSV batch upload with data validation
- Automated enrollment creation in Canvas courses
- Error detection and reporting for data quality issues
- Rollback capability for failed imports
- Activity logging for audit trail
Technical Implementation:
- Canvas REST API integration using OAuth authentication
- PHP data processing with validation rules
- MySQL temporary tables for import staging
- Bootstrap interface for upload and monitoring
- Background processing for large batch imports
Outcomes:
- Reduced enrollment processing time from hours to minutes
- Eliminated manual data entry errors
- Enabled seamless integration between internal SIS and Canvas LMS
- Improved data consistency across platforms