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Top Hat Partner Integrations

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Brook Mecham
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Top Hat Partner Integrations

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:

  • To use this courseware, you need to sign up for an instructor account. You can sign up for an account by navigating to Top Hat's Registration page.

Course Creation Process:

  • Create a Course through the VitalSource Course Dashboard: You will be able to create a brand-new course when launching through the VitalSource Course Dashboard. Simply click the “Launch Courseware” button to get started.
    • More guidance on navigating the VitalSource Course Dashboard can be found on the Access Partner Integrated Courseware from the LMS page.
      • More information on the course creation process can be found by navigating to Top Hat’s Educator: Creating a Course page. When you create your Top Hat account, your first course will be automatically created. Additionally, you may reach out to your Top Hat representative or the Top Hat Support team for assistance with creating a course.
  • Create a Course within the Courseware: You will need to start by creating a course directly within the courseware. For specific guidance on this process, please navigate to Top Hat's Educator: Creating a Course page.

Course Copy Process: 

  • If you are a returning instructor and would like to copy your course from last term, please navigate to Top Hat's Support site. 

Creating Deep Links:

  • VST Tool: To create deep links within your course to specific locations within the courseware, you can use the VitalSource LTI deeplinking tool which your LMS admin has installed.
  • 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.
  • Publisher Support: If you believe you need support for the courseware, please reach out to Top Hat's Support page.
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