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How to use Digital Theatre+ resources in Canvas

Digital Theatre+ resources can be easily shared with students for interactive use in the Canvas learning management system. Follow these step-by-step instructions to save and upload a DT+ resource as a PDF for students to annotate directly.

Step 1: Locate the Resource and Open the Print Dialog

Find the PDF or resource on Digital Theatre+ that you wish to use. Click the Print button to open the print dialog window.1- Print

A small number of written resources on Digital Theatre+ may not be available for printing or download due to licensing restrictions with our content partners. However, all purpose-built lesson plans, study guides, and student workbooks are fully supported.

Step 2: Save the File as a PDF

In the print dialog, change the printer option to Save as PDF.

  • Adjust the settings to select specific pages if needed.
  • Save the file to a location on your device where you can easily access it later.

2- Save as PDF- Select Pages

Step 3: Set Up the Assignment in Canvas

Log into Canvas and navigate to the Assignments section.

  1. Create or edit an assignment.
  2. Set the Submission Type to Online.
  3. Select Student Annotation as the online entry option.

3- Select Online submission- then student annotation- then upload file

Step 4: Upload the PDF to Canvas

Click Upload File and attach the PDF you saved in Step 2.

  • Double-check that the correct file is uploaded before proceeding.

4- Select the correct PDF from your files

Step 5: Assign and Publish the Assignment

  1. In the Assign To section, specify the students or groups who should receive the assignment.
  2. Click Save or Publish to make the assignment available to students.

5- Complete the Assign To Section, then save or publish

Step 6: Students Complete the Annotation Assignment

Students can open the assignment in Canvas and use the built-in PDF annotation tools to complete their work. These tools include:

  • Text Annotation (e.g., adding typed responses)
  • Strikethrough
  • Area Annotation (marking specific areas on the PDF)
  • Highlighting
  • Freestyle Drawing

6-Student Assignment View- Use Text Tool to annotate

Following these six steps will enable you to set up student annotation assignments in Canvas using Digital Theatre+ resources quickly and confidently.

An Important Reminder for Your Students!

Annotations must be completed in a single session — Canvas does not save annotation progress between sessions. Make sure students complete all work before submitting.