OpenStax 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:
- Faculty log in to the Assignable tool through their learning management system (LMS). Assignable supports Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, Schoology, and other LMSs on a case-by-case basis. Instructors must integrate Assignable with their LMS in order to access it, and their school’s LMS/LTI admin can assist with the process if needed. Instructors can add Assignable to their LMS here.
Course Creation Process:
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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.
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Create a Course within the Courseware: The process for creating and customizing Assignable assignments looks a little different in each LMS. Select your system below for step-by-step instructions on building and publishing your first assignment.
- Instructor guide: Blackboard Learn & Ultra
- Instructor guide: Canvas
- Instructor guide: D2L/Brightspace
- Instructor guide: Moodle
- Instructor guide: Schoology
Course Copy Process:
- Resources on copying courses and assignments vary by LMS. Please see the links below for more guidance.
- Instructor guide: Blackboard Learn & Ultra
- Instructor guide: Canvas
- Instructor guide: D2L/Brightspace
- Instructor guide: Moodle
- Instructor guide: Schoology
Creating Deep Links:
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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.
- More guidance on this process 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.
- Publisher Support: Instructors and LMS/LTI administrators can email all additional questions to assignable@openstax.org.
OpenStax’s Helpful Links:
The Assignable Help Center features robust support articles that answer frequently asked questions. The OpenStax YouTube channel also features step-by-step videos on creating Assignable assignments in each LMS.