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Macmillan Partner Integration

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Brook Mecham
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Macmillan Partner Integration

LTI 1.3 Partner Integration Featureset:

  • Single Sign-on (SSO) provides a frictionless delivery & access experience for students via VitalSource Launch.
  • Deeplink proxying enables direct access to specific assignments and locations within your platform via the VitalSource LTI tool.
  • Assignments & Grades Proxy Service replaces the Basic Outcomes service from previous LTI versions and removes the strict one-to-one relationship between a resource link and a line item.
  • A full glossary of common terms can be found on our Partner Integration (PI) Glossary page.

Faculty Sign-Up Process with an Achieve Courseware Product: 

  • To get started, you'll need to sign up for an Achieve faculty account with Macmillan here Higher Ed Community.
  • As a part of this process, you’ll also receive a sample course from your Macmillan rep to get started with

Please be aware that the VitalSource LTI tool may be listed under a different name depending on your school. To confirm the exact name, please contact your bookstore manager.

Course Creation Process:

  • To get started, you’ll want to log in directly to Achieve
  • From here, you can create a brand new course, or copy an existing course.
  • When creating the course, you’ll be asked to confirm the LMS integration. Please note that this selection will not impact this integration pattern.
  • If you plan on utilizing assignments and resources in your course, you’ll want to set this up when working in your Achieve course.
  • For further guidance on building a new Achieve course, please refer to Macmillan's guide Macmillan Learning Support. For support, please contact your Macmillan rep.

Course Linking Process:

  • Launch the VitalSource LTI “Course Materials” tool from your course*
  • Once you launch the tool, you should see your adopted item card on the course dashboard
  • Click the “Launch Courseware” button. This will redirect you to the Achieve site
    • Note that you’ll need to sign in the first time, but will not be required to do so after the initial sign in
  • Once in Achieve, you will want to select “Connect with Achieve.” Locate the course you created directly in Achieve, and select the “Associate” button under the “Course Tools” column
  • Your Achieve course is now integrated.

More guidance on navigating the VitalSource Course Dashboard can be found on the Access Partner Integrated Courseware from the LMS page.

For assistance with integrating your Achieve course, please reach out to your Macmillan rep or watch Macmillan’s instruction video here. 

*Please be aware that the VitalSource LTI tool named by your book store and LMS administrator. To confirm the tool name, please contact your team.

Creating Deep Links:

  • To create deep links within your LMS course to link to assignments and content within Achieve, you will need to use the VitalSource LTI deep linking tool.
    • Note: The Macmillan LTI tool is not needed in this integration pattern. Only using the VitalSource LTI tooling is necessary.
  • Once you launch the tool, you will see the paired content. Click the “Open Publisher Tool” button
  • This will open the Achieve TOC and deep linking tool. Follow the prompts to select the desired content that you’d like to have linked in your LMS
  • More guidance on deep linking can be found on the Implement the Deeplinking Tool in the LMS for Courseware Integrations page.
    • You may need to discuss this tool’s location within your LMS with your administrator.
  • Note: If you're unable to see or use deep linking functionality in your VitalSource integration, please visit our Check Your Deep Linking Status page for more information. 

Support and Escalations:

  • VitalSource Support: If you need support for the VitalSource tooling, please reach out to support on our Support site.
  • Macmillan Support: If you believe you’re in need of support with your Achieve course, please reach out to the Macmillan support team.

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