Using Flatworld

FlatWorld provides textbook links and homework assignments that can be added to your University of Missouri Canvas course. You can create new content or copy individual assignments from an existing FlatWorld course.

Creating new textbook links and assignments

 Adding textbook links

1. Open your Canvas course and select Modules.
2. Click + to add an item to a Module.
3. Select External Tool from the dropdown menu and choose the FlatWorld Homework tool.
4. Search for your textbook by title or ISBN.
5. Select the textbook, chapter, or section you want to link.
6. Enable Load in a New Tab to avoid connection errors.
7. Select Add Item.

See Flatworld's instructions on adding a textbook link for more information.

 Creating homework assignments

1. In Canvas, select Assignments and + Assignment.
2. Enter an assignment name, 
3. Select External Tool from the dropdown menu.
4. Select Find.
5. Select FlatWorld Homework and follow the prompts to choose your textbook and create the homework assignment.
6. Configure the assignment settings in FlatWorld Homework and select Publish.
7. Select Embed in Canvas, select the tool when prompted, and then Save.

⚠️Note: FlatWorld recommends managing availability dates and due dates within FlatWorld Homework using Limit Student Access. If you do so, leave Canvas availability and due-date fields blank.

See Flatworld's instructions on adding a homework link for more information. 

Adding existing Flatworld assignments to your Canvas course

1. Launch FlatWorld Homework from your Canvas course.
2. Click + New and select Copy Assignment.
3. Select the source course and assignment.
4. Copy the assignment and review its settings.
5. Update dates and other settings as needed, then select Publish.
6. Select Embed in Canvas, select the tool when prompted, and then Save.

⚠️Note: Copied assignments retain their original start and due dates, so update them for the new semester. Copying between courses requires the same textbook title and edition, and you must be listed as an instructor in both courses.

See Flatworld's instructions on copying a homework link for more information.

Troubleshooting

• Textbook link will not open: Enable Load in a New Tab.
• Need to change textbook editions: Contact the FlatWorld Help Center.

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