2-Way Sync Assignments & Completion: Canvas LMS ↔ Notion

This workflow enables seamless two-way synchronization of assignments and their completion states between Canvas LMS and a Notion database. It automatically pulls new or updated assignments from Canvas, categorizes them using OpenAI (e.g., for estimated time and priority), and pushes them to Notion with default statuses like 'Not Started', 'Should Do', and 'M' estimate. When students submit assignments in Canvas, completion status updates propagate back to Notion, marking them as 'Completed'.

Key benefits include real-time visibility into student progress without manual intervention, reducing administrative burden for educators. It runs on a schedule (every 2 hours during school hours, ~7x daily) but supports instant manual refreshes via webhooks, making it flexible for on-demand checks. AI-powered categorization adds smart insights, estimating effort (XS-XL) and prioritizing tasks (Could/Should/Must Do).

Ideal use cases: Online course instructors at universities (e.g., UW-Madison), K-12 educators managing LMS assignments, or training coordinators syncing employee coursework. Setup requires Canvas API key, custom domain URLs, Notion integration token, and a compatible database (template provided). Handles bi-directional flow robustly, ensuring data consistency across platforms.