Courses is available in Element Success. See our packages overview for details.
Overview
Element451’s native LMS integrations allow you to automatically sync course and enrollment data from your institution’s Learning Management System directly into the platform. This enables real-time access to academic insights that power segmentation, automation, and personalized student support.
These integrations are read-only, meaning Element451 ingests data from your LMS but does not write any data back. Currently, only one LMS integration can be active at a time per instance.
Native LMS integrations are available for Canvas, Brightspace, and Blackboard, with support for Open LMS coming soon. You can access these integration settings from Settings > Integrations.
To get started, review the synced data fields and follow the setup guide for your institution’s LMS below.
Data Syncing + Fields
The native LMS integration pulls three key types of data into Element451: Courses, Sections, and Enrollments.
For a list of fields we attempt to populate from supported platforms, check out our Getting Started with Courses article.
⚠️ Notes Regarding Data Syncing
Field Mapping: Field availability may vary slightly depending on your LMS. Not all platforms support all fields; some fields may be populated differently based on your LMS configuration.
Sync Timing:
Canvas provides real-time updates via live events.
Brightspace and Blackboard sync data overnight on a daily schedule.
Brightspace does not support real-time sync.
Data Scope:
Canvas pulls all available data from the LMS.
Brightspace and Blackboard allow you to select specific semesters.
LMS Integration Setup Guides
For detailed configuration instructions, refer to the setup guide for your LMS platform:
Support for Open LMS is coming soon.
Troubleshooting
If you notice missing data or fields not populating as expected:
Check LMS Configuration: Ensure the fields are properly configured and populated in your source LMS.
Review Permissions: Verify that the integration has appropriate read permissions for all required data.