Cognella, Inc. - Partner Integration
LTI 1.3 Partner Integration Feature set:
- 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:
- In order to use this courseware, you’ll need to confirm your adoption with a Cognella sales rep. If you do not know your sales, rep, please email Cognella at adopt@cognella.com with the title of your book and your course details. Or you can search by title and fill out the Course Adoption form at this website: https://titles.cognella.com/
Course Creation Process:
- Create a Course: You will be able to create a brand-new course when launching through the VitalSource Course Dashboard. Just simply click the “Launch Courseware” button to get started. More guidance on navigating the VitalSource Course Dashboard can be on the Access Partner Integrated Courseware from the LMS page.
- Create a Course: Your Cognella sales rep will facilitate the course. If you do not know your sales, rep, please email Cognella at adopt@cognella.com with the title of your book and your course details. Or you can search by title and fill out the Course Adoption form at this website: https://titles.cognella.com/
Course Copy Process:
- If you are a returning instructor and would like to copy your course from last term, please reach out to your Cognella sales rep, or email adopt@cognella.com.
Creating Deep Links:
- VST Tool: To create deeplinks within your course to specific locations within the courseware, you can use the VitalSource LTI deep linking tool which your LMS admin has installed. More guidance on this process can be found on our 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.
Support and Escalations:
- VitalSource Support: If you believe 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 Cognella’s support here adopt@cognella.com
Other Helpful Links:
- Adopt and Launch Publisher Courseware - Instructors
- Access Publisher Courseware As a Student from the Learning Management System
- Video: Student Opt-in and Opt-Out Experiences for Inclusive Access Courses
Cognella’s Helpful Links:
- Cognella’s Help Center (for students): https://help.cognella.com