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True+Way ASL (American Sign Language) LTI
Last modified 9/25/2026
True+Way ASL is a digital curriculum for American Sign Language (ASL). The True+Way ASL integration with Canvas allows instructors and students to access True+Way ASL course content from within Canvas.
True+Way ASL provides digital learning materials such as assignments, quizzes, tests, rubrics, and other course resources.
What can you do with True+Way ASL?
True+Way ASL provides access to ASL learning materials and tools, including:
- Digital ASL course content
- Assignments
- Quizzes and tests
- Rubrics
- Automated grading
- Lecture slides
- Worksheets
- A searchable ASL-English dictionary
The available content and tools depend on how the True+Way ASL course is configured.
For more information about True+Way ASL, see the True+Way ASL website.
Add True+Way ASL to your Canvas Course
Instructors can add True+Way ASL to their Canvas course by following the instructions below.
- Navigate to your Canvas course.
- In the course navigation on the left, select Settings.
- In Course Settings, select the Navigation tab.
- Scroll down to locate True+Way ASL in the hidden items section.
- Drag True+Way ASL to the visible items section above.
- Select Save at the bottom of the page.
True+Way ASL will now appear in the course navigation bar on the left in instructor view.
Troubleshooting
- True+Way ASL is not listed in Canvas
If True+Way ASL does not appear in the hidden items section of the Navigation tab:
- Make sure you are in the correct Canvas course.
- Refresh the Canvas page.
- Contact Illinois State University technical support for assistance.
- Student cannot access True+Way ASL
Make sure:
- True+Way ASL is visible in the course navigation.
- The course is published.
- The student is enrolled in the Canvas course.
If the student still cannot access True+Way ASL, contact Illinois State University technical support.
Available Support for True+Way ASL
Illinois State University (ISU) technical support can assist with:
- Finding True+Way ASL in Canvas
- Adding True+Way ASL to a canvas course
- Accessing True+Way ASL from Canvas
- Basic Browser issues
- Basic Canvas issues
ISU technical support may not have access to the True+Way ASL platform. As a result, ISU technical support may not be able to troubleshoot problems within True+Way ASL.
For problems with the True+Way ASL course content or features, contact True+Way ASL support.
How to Get Help
Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:
- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
- Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat
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