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.
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LTI Configuration |
LTI added by Instructure; can be manually removed by admins. If removed, contact Customer Success Manager to re-add LTI tool. |
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Feature Preview |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; New/updated features not available until production deploy |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Course Navigation |
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Permissions |
Inherent to affected user roles |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
All Users |
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Original Feature Introduction |
2018-08-27 |
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Region Availability |
All regions |
Attendance LTI
The Attendance (Roll Call) LTI allows instructors to take attendance in their classes and create seating charts.
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LTI Configuration |
Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins) |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; |
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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. |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Attendance, Assignments, Gradebook |
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Permissions |
Course Content - add / edit / delete |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
Instructors |
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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.
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LTI Configuration |
Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins) |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Contingent on imported content |
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Permissions |
Access to specific Canvas content areas may not be allowed; may not be able to import all content types |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
Instructors, Designers, TAs |
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Original Feature Introduction |
2015-06-27 |
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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.
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LTI Configuration |
Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins) |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the production environment; |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Assignments, Files |
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Permissions & Default Roles |
N/A |
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Related APIs |
External Tools API |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
All Users |
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Original Feature Introduction |
2017-01-07 |
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Region Availability |
All regions |
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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.
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LTI Configuration |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Assignments, Files |
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Permissions & Default Roles |
N/A |
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Related APIs |
External Tools API |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
All Users |
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Original Feature Introduction |
2016-12-10 |
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Region Availability |
All regions |
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Deprecation Date |
New Quizzes LTI
The New Quizzes LTI is an assessment engine that integrates with Canvas and replaces the classic quizzes functionality.
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LTI Configuration |
Contact Customer Success Manager (Admins) |
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Feature Preview |
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Beta Environment Support |
Functionality affects content in the beta environment only; please see New Quizzes FAQ for limitations |
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Affected Canvas Areas |
Quizzes |
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Permissions |
Item Banks - Manage Account |
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Related APIs |
N/A |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected User Roles |
Instructors, Students |
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Original Feature Introduction |
2018-07-14 (view New Quizzes User Group) |
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Region Availability |
All regions |
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Enforcement Date |