Canvas for Instructors

This section provides guidance regarding Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) and publisher tools requests. Because student data may be  assed through the LTI, requests for LTIs must be reviewed and approved.

LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)

Learning Tools Interoperability is an education technology specification developed by the IMS Global Learning Consortium. It specifies a method  for a learning system to invoke and to communicate with external systems.

Publisher Tools

Publisher tools are digital resources provided by textbook publishers to departments and instructors using books, test banks or other course materials created by the publisher. In most instances, these tools are free or free based.

How to Request an LTI or Publisher Tool

Because student data may be passed through the LTI, requests for LTIs must be reviewed and approved by the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrators. The LMS team will respond to support requests during regular operating hours.

LTI Service Request

Review Process

LTIs and Publisher tools cannot be added until the review is complete and approved. There is no guarantee an LTI and/or Publisher Tool will be available for a specific semester.

Review Timeline and Approval

• On average, a review will take two to three months.
• LTIs that duplicate current services will likely not be approved.
• Once a tool is approved, the requester will be notified.

What If an LTI Is Not Approved?

You will be notified of the reasons that the LTI failed approval, and alternate options will be offered (if applicable).