External Tools/LTIs

Below are details about the option "External Tools" for assignments.

Step 1: In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.

Step 2: Click the Add Assignment button.

Step 3: In the Submission Type drop-down menu [1], select the External Tool option.

Step 4: In the URL field [2], enter the URL for the external tool. If you do not know the URL, click the Find button [3].

Step 5: Click the name of the LTI tool [1]. Depending on the tool type, you may be taken to a separate screen for further configuration.

If you want the assignment to load in a new tab, click the Load in a new tab checkbox [2]. Click the Select button [3].

Step 6: If you are ready to publish your assignment, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your assignment and publish it later, click the Save button [2].

View examples of online resources students can submit here.

External tools can also be added to modules and the rich content editor. Learn how here.