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How To Import A Skill Struck Activity Into Canvas

In this article, you will learn how to to import an activity using Canvas' External Tool feature.

Last updated - May 15, 2026

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  1. Select the Canvas course you would like to create an assignment for.
    select canvas course 1


  2. Click "Assignments."
    canvas assignments 1


  3. Click "+ Assignment" to create a new assignment.
    add assignment 1


  4. Scroll down to the "Submission Type" dropdown and select "External Tool."
    external 2-1


  5. Click "Find."
    find 1


  6. Select "Skill Struck Assignment."
    select assignment 1


  7. Click "</> Computer Science."
    computer science canvas 1


  8. Navigate through the menu to find the activity you would like to add.
    1. In the screenshot below, the user clicks "Web Development," "HTML 1," "HTML Basics," and "Lesson Checkpoint."



  9. The activity you select will be populated into the “URL” field.
    canvas assignment url 1


  10. Click "Select."
    select button 1


  11. Update the assignment settings according to your preference. When finished, click "Save" or "Save & Publish."
    save and publish 1


NOTE: Grades will only pass back for Assignments with the "Submission Type" set to "External Tool."