Pearson: Adding APC Courseware with Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3 to Canvas

1️⃣ Open your course in Canvas and select Modules.

2️⃣ Locate and launch the Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3 tool.

The Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3 tool may appear in one of two locations in Canvas. Select the option below that matches what you see in your course.

Option A — Tool is readily available

✔ Most instructors use this option.

• Click the ︙ (More Options) menu to the right of the + Module button.
• Select Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3.

➡️ Continue to Part Two .

Option B — Add the tool to a new module

Use this option if the Willo tool is not listed in the ︙ (More Options) menu.

• Click the blue + Module button.
• Create a module named Course Resources.
• In the new module, click +, choose External Tool, and select Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3.

➡️ Once the tool opens, continue to Part Two .

Option C — Manually add the tool (only if Options A and B are unavailable)

Use this option only if you do not see Follett Willo Digital Delivery 1.3 after trying Options A and B.

• Click + → choose External Tool.
• Enter a name (e.g., Course Resources).
• Paste the correct URL:
  • USA: https://app2.willolabs.com/lti/launch/onelink/
  • Canada: https://ca2.willolabs.com/onelink
• Check Load in a new tab.
• Click Add Item.

🔒 Important: Hide this link from students.

➡️ Continue to Part Two.

In this section, you’ll pair your Canvas course with the correct publisher materials so students can access their content directly from your course.

1️⃣ Launch the pairing workflow.

Click Continue in a new window to open the Follett Willo pairing experience.

2️⃣ Select your course to pair.

On the Select Course to Pair screen, choose the correct course and click Pair Course.

If you teach multiple courses, be sure to select the matching section.

Missing Course Pairing (use only if your course is not listed)

• Click Missing Course or Pair My Course Manually.

• Search for your materials using one of the following methods:
  • Search Course or Material: Enter the course code or instructor name.
  • Add a Product Token: Enter the token and click Verify.
    Need a token? Email facultysetup@follett.com.

• Click Confirm, select the correct term, click Continue, then click Initialize Pairing.

In this section, you’ll add the required Pearson courseware links to your Canvas course and complete the final steps needed for student access.

1️⃣ Add Pearson links to your Canvas course.

Select the checkboxes for Follett Access Support and Pearson Course Materials, then click Add Link(s).

2️⃣ Initialize the course materials.

Click Close Window, return to your Canvas course, and navigate back to the Module where the links were added. Click the Pearson Course Materials link.

3️⃣ Confirm access and publish for students.

Verify that the Canvas Module and the Pearson Course Materials link are published and visible to students.

Students must access Pearson materials only through the Pearson Course Materials link in the Module — not through Access Pearson in the left-hand navigation.

4️⃣ Sign in to Pearson (if prompted).

Log in using your Pearson Instructor Account. If prompted, click Link Accounts.

5️⃣ Complete Pearson course setup.

Based on the screen you see, follow Option A or Option B below.

Option A — Open an existing Pearson course

Select Open MyLab & Mastering to access your Pearson Instructor Dashboard. 

Your course is now paired.
Confirm the module and Pearson course materials link are published and visible to students, as students MUST access materials from the module.

Option B — Copy or create a Pearson course

• Select an existing course, or
• Enter a Course ID, or
• Create a new student-use course.

6️⃣ Finalize setup.

• If you see the screen below, choose one of the following options to continue:
  • Click Select above the displayed course text, or
  • Enter a Course ID to copy an existing Pearson course, then click Search, or
  • Click on "Select an existing course to copy" to choose from your list of Pearson courses.

• Select Student-use Course
• Enter the course details
• Click Create course, and wait for confirmation. 
• You will receive an email from Pearson when your course is ready.

• PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
  • Use something specific for the course name such as your term and class section. This helps you quickly identify the course later.
  • Students who try to register before the start date get a course2 error.
  • Students can no longer open the Pearson course on the course end date (Eastern Time, US). Set a date after the last re-take opportunity for the final exam.
  • Select whether to allow other instructors to copy your course using your course ID. You can change this setting later.

7️⃣ Confirm access and publish for students.

Verify that the Canvas Module and the Pearson Course Materials link are published and visible to students.

Students MUST access Pearson materials only through the Pearson Course Materials link in the Module — not through Access Pearson in the left-hand navigation.

Additional Support

If you have any questions or would like further assistance, please Submit a request, or reach out to your Pearson Representative. For more information, consult Pearson's Instructor Resources or schedule a meeting with Pearson Faculty Services.