MyOpenMath Help

LTI Integration

MyOpenMath can be used as a LTI tool using a course-level configuration or a global college-wide configuration.

Key Types

For a course-level configuration, your LTI key will take the form LTKkey_###_#. The first number, ###, is your course ID. The last number determines how authentication is handled. If that last digit is 0, then when the student accesses the LTI placement, the first time they will be asked to sign into their MyOpenMath account or create one, and that account will be linked with the account at the host LMS. From then on, when the same student accesses any LTI placement, they will not need to sign in again. They will be able to sign in directly to MyOpenMath as well.

If the last digit of your LTI key is 1, then a student account will automatically be created the first time a student accesses the LTI placement, and that account will be linked with the host LMS account. The student will not be provided an MyOpenMath username or password, so they will only be able to access MyOpenMath resources through the LMS LTI placements.

Note that grade return ONLY works reliably with the _1 type keys, so that type of key is recommended.

LTI Connection Options

MyOpenMath supports several types of LTI integration, including whole course single-signon, and new links created from the LMS.

The recommended integration technique is to setup individual LTI links for each assessment. This is necessary if you want the grade to be returned from MyOpenMath to your LMS. The easiest way to set up LTI links in the LMS is to use the Export feature in MyOpenMath to create links and import those into your LMS. To do this, go to Course Items -> Export, select the items you want to export, your LMS, and Download the CC Export. Then follow the appropriate instructions below.

Alternatively, you can manually create individual links to assignments, or you can create a single link that launches your entire MyOpenMath course. Be aware that in many LMSs, manually created links to assignments will lose their association with MyOpenMath assessments when the course is copied in the LMS, so using the Import process is recommened when supported by the LMS.

MyOpenMath can also be an LTI consumer, using the External Tool option for Link items.

Canvas Integration - Using Import

Go to Course Items → Export, select the items you want to export, select your LMS, and Download the Export Cartridge

To import the cartridge in Canvas:

Next you will need to establish the connection between your MyOpenMath course and Canvas course

Note: When configuring a course-level configuration, the use of a key in the form LTIkey_###_1 is recommended. With this type of key, students will not have or need a username for MyOpenMath, and they must access assignments via the LMS. This is usually desired when doing integration, and is necessary to ensure grades are passed from MyOpenMath back to the LMS. If, however, you are not interested in grade return, and simply want to provide single-signon from your LMS into MyOpenMath while allowing direct login to MyOpenMath as well, then you can use a key of the form LTIkey_###_0 instead. This will require students to have or create an account on MyOpenMath, which they'll have to log into once to establish the connection.

Canvas Integration - Manual Process

If you have an LTI 1.3 connection or global LTI 1.1 college-wide key and secret, you do not need to set up a course-level configuration. If you need to set up a course level configuration, in your Canvas course:

To create a link to an individual assessment, in Canvas:

To create a single link to your entire MyOpenMath course, in Canvas:

Blackboard Integration - Using Import

Go to Course Items → Export, select the items you want to export, select your LMS, and Download the Export Cartridge

To import the cartridge in BlackBoard:

Next you will need to establish the connection between your MyOpenMath course and BlackBoard course

Note: When configuring a course-level configuration, the use of a key in the form LTIkey_###_1 is recommended. With this type of key, students will not have or need a username for MyOpenMath, and they must access assignments via the LMS. This is usually desired when doing integration, and is necessary to ensure grades are passed from MyOpenMath back to the LMS. If, however, you are not interested in grade return, and simply want to provide single-signon from your LMS into MyOpenMath while allowing direct login to MyOpenMath as well, then you can use a key of the form LTIkey_###_0 instead. This will require students to have or create an account on MyOpenMath, which they'll have to log into once to establish the connection.

Blackboard Integration - Manual Process

To manually create a link to MyOpenMath, in Blackboard:

Be aware assessment links created manually in this way will lose their association with MyOpenMath assessments when the course is copied in BlackBoard, so using the Export/Import process is recommened if you are creating individual assessment links.

D2L Brightspace Integration

Go to Course Items → Export, select the items you want to export, select your LMS, and Download the Export Cartridge

To import the cartridge in Brightspace:

Next you will need to establish the connection between your MyOpenMath course and Brightspace course

Note: When configuring a course-level configuration, the use of a key in the form LTIkey_###_1 is recommended. With this type of key, students will not have or need a username for MyOpenMath, and they must access assignments via the LMS. This is usually desired when doing integration, and is necessary to ensure grades are passed from MyOpenMath back to the LMS. If, however, you are not interested in grade return, and simply want to provide single-signon from your LMS into MyOpenMath while allowing direct login to MyOpenMath as well, then you can use a key of the form LTIkey_###_0 instead. This will require students to have or create an account on MyOpenMath, which they'll have to log into once to establish the connection.

Moodle Integration

Go to Course Items → Export, select the items you want to export, select your LMS, and Download the Export Cartridge

To import the cartridge in Moodle:

Next you will need to establish the connection between your MyOpenMath course and Moodle course

Note: When configuring a course-level configuration, the use of a key in the form LTIkey_###_1 is recommended. With this type of key, students will not have or need a username for MyOpenMath, and they must access assignments via the LMS. This is usually desired when doing integration, and is necessary to ensure grades are passed from MyOpenMath back to the LMS. If, however, you are not interested in grade return, and simply want to provide single-signon from your LMS into MyOpenMath while allowing direct login to MyOpenMath as well, then you can use a key of the form LTIkey_###_0 instead. This will require students to have or create an account on MyOpenMath, which they'll have to log into once to establish the connection.

LTI Integration for Other LMSs - Using Import

Go to Course Items → Export, select the items you want to export, select your LMS, and Download the Export Cartridge. The cartridge is an IMS Common Cartridge format.

Import the cartridge into your LMS. If you have an LTI 1.3 connection or global LTI 1.1 college-wide key and secret, skip ahead. Otherwise, you'll likely need to configure the LTI connection by providing the key and secret, which can be found on the Course Settings page.

Next you will need to establish the connection between your MyOpenMath course and LMS course

Note: When configuring a course-level configuration, the use of a key in the form LTIkey_###_1 is recommended. With this type of key, students will not have or need a username for MyOpenMath, and they must access assignments via the LMS. This is usually desired when doing integration, and is necessary to ensure grades are passed from MyOpenMath back to the LMS. If, however, you are not interested in grade return, and simply want to provide single-signon from your LMS into MyOpenMath while allowing direct login to MyOpenMath as well, then you can use a key of the form LTIkey_###_0 instead. This will require students to have or create an account on MyOpenMath, which they'll have to log into once to establish the connection.

LTI Integration for Other LMSs - Manual Process

If you have an LTI 1.3 connection or global LTI 1.1 college-wide key and secret, you do not need to set up a course-level configuration. Otherwise, you will need to set up a course-level LTI configuration. Consult your LMS's help for how to do this; some LMSs configure an LTI took at the course settings level, while some have you enter the credentials with each link.

If you need to set up a course-level LTI configuration, you will need:

The process to set up LTI links varies by LMS, so consult your LMS for details.

Be aware assessment links created manually in this way will lose their association with MyOpenMath assessments when the course is copied in the LMS, so using the Export/Import process is recommened if you are creating individual assessment links and your LMS supports it.