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External Apps (LTIs) by Canvas Release

External Apps (LTIs) by Canvas Release

This document includes the major external apps (LTIs) supported by Canvas and updated in specified Canvas release notes.

 

New Analytics LTI

The New Analytics LTI is the new analytics tool being developed by Instructure. New Analytics offers improved analytics for tracking student data using an interactive chart or table.

LTI Configuration

LTI added by Instructure; can be manually removed by admins. If removed, contact Customer Success Manager to re-add LTI tool.

Feature Preview

New Course and User Analytics

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the beta environment only;

New/updated features not available until production deploy

Affected Canvas Areas

Course Navigation

Permissions

Inherent to affected user roles

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

All Users

Original Feature Introduction

2018-08-27

Region Availability

All regions

 

Attendance LTI

The Attendance (Roll Call) LTI allows instructors to take attendance in their classes and create seating charts.

LTI Configuration

Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins)

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the beta environment only;
New/updated features not available until production deploy

     Current Environment Limitations

Updates to the Attendance tool may not be available with the initial notes for a release and may be added at any time.

Affected Canvas Areas

Attendance, Assignments, Gradebook

Permissions

Course Content - add / edit / delete

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

Instructors

Region Availability

All regions

 

Commons LTI

The Commons LTI is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and share Canvas resources with the public or within their institution. 

LTI Configuration

Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins)

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the beta environment only;
New/updated features are supported in the production environment

Affected Canvas Areas

Contingent on imported content

Permissions

Access to specific Canvas content areas may not be allowed; may not be able to import all content types

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

Instructors, Designers, TAs

Original Feature Introduction

2015-06-27

Region Availability

All regions

 

Google Apps LTI

The Google Apps LTI integration allows students and instructors to use, create, share, and collaborate on Google Drive files within Canvas. Users can also view their Google Drive files directly in Canvas. This integration is supported in Assignments, Collaborations, Modules, Course Navigation, and the Rich Content Editor.

As of July 2021, this LTI is being replaced by a new Google Assignment API, created by Google. For more details about the new functionality, please see New! Meet Google Assignments LTI.

LTI Configuration

Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins)

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the production environment;
New/updated features not available until production deploy

Affected Canvas Areas

Assignments, Files

Permissions & Default Roles

N/A 

Related APIs

External Tools API 

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

All Users

Original Feature Introduction

2017-01-07

Region Availability

All regions

Deprecation Date

See Upcoming Canvas Changes

 

Microsoft Office 365 LTI

The Microsoft Office 365 LTI integration allows students and instructors to use, create, share, and collaborate on Office 365 files within Canvas. Users can also view their OneDrive files directly in Canvas. This integration is supported in Assignments, Collaborations, Modules, Course Navigation, and the Rich Content Editor.

As of August 2021, this LTI is being replaced by a new suite of apps for Canvas, created by Microsoft. For more details about the new apps, please see Partner Listing: Microsoft Education.

LTI Configuration

Office 365 EduAppCenter

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the beta environment only;
New/updated features not available until production deploy

Affected Canvas Areas

Assignments, Files

Permissions & Default Roles

N/A 

Related APIs

External Tools API 

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

All Users

Original Feature Introduction

2016-12-10

Region Availability

All regions

Deprecation Date

See Upcoming Canvas Changes

 

New Quizzes LTI

The New Quizzes LTI is an assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the classic quizzes functionality.

LTI Configuration

Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins)

Feature Preview

New Quizzes

Beta Environment Support

Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; please see New Quizzes FAQ for limitations

Affected Canvas Areas

Quizzes

Permissions

Item Banks - Manage Account

Related APIs

N/A 

Affects User Interface

Yes

Affected User Roles

Instructors, Students 

Original Feature Introduction

2018-07-14 (view New Quizzes User Group)

Region Availability

All regions

Enforcement Date

See Upcoming Canvas Changes

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