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How to set up the Engageli LTI External Tool in Canvas LMS

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Before you can launch the Engageli LTI external tools from your course(s), your Canvas Administrator will need to add the LTI developer keys to your Canvas LMS. 

Steps:

1. As a Canvas admin, go to Developer Keys.

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2. Add Key Settings. Your Engageli Solutions Engineer will provide these. See example:

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3. Set LTI Advantage Services. 

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4. In “Additional Settings”:

  • Go to “Custom Fields” and add the following custom parameters:

    • term_name=$Canvas.term.name

      • Passes the current course's term name.

    • course_roles=$Canvas.membership.roles

      • Passes the current course membership roles

    • course_end_date=$Canvas.course.endAt

      • Passes the current course end date

    • course_start_date=$Canvas.course.startAt

      • Passes the current course start date

    • set Privacy Level to “Public”. 
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5. Select desired “Placements” and save changes. This must be defined by the Canvas admin. Save changes. Example: 

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6. Turn “State” on and save the key, your Engageli Solutions Engineer will need this.

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Note: If you decide to make the Engageli external tools available in all courses of your LMS, please continue with the following steps:

 

7. In Admin>Settings>Apps click on “View Apps Configurations”.

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Click on App button.

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8. Configure Type. Add the key you saved in step 6. Save changes.

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Any questions? Please reach out to us via our Support Page or reach out to your Partner Success Manager.

 

 

 

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