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This article summarizes how to integrate the new Macmillan learning tool integration 1.3 (LTI) with Canvas.

Macmillan provided the this information directly to faculty and Learning Technology Solutions (LTS).

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Macmillan provided this video walkthrough of how to use the LTI 1.3 technology within your Canvas course.

Written Instructions

The video transcript was used in a ChatGPT Pro prompt to create the written instructions and the reason for taking the steps outlined.

  1. Prepare Prepare your Achieve and Canvas Courses

    Action: Ensure both your Canvas and Achieve

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    1. Make sure your Achieve and Canvas courses are created and ready for integration

    .Purpose: Establish a foundation for linking the two platforms

    1. . Without prepared courses, the integration cannot proceed.

  2. Edit Achieve Course Settings

    Action: Navigate to the Achieve dashboard, edit the course to include:

    Course

    Go to your Achieve dashboard.

    1. Locate the Achieve Course you want to connect to Canvas.

    2. Click the ellipsis menu for the course.

    3. Select Edit Course.

  3. Edit Course Settings:

    1. Enter your course name, course code, and institution.

    Set

    1. Confirm/select the

    course

    1. term

    as current and ensure the course end date is in the future.

  4. Set course status to "Active on Date."

  5. Enable LMS integration and select Canvas.

  6. Purpose: Configuring these settings ensures the Achieve course is correctly set up to connect with Canvas.

  7. Add a Module in Canvas

    • Action: In Canvas, create a new module to serve as a container for your Achieve content.

    • Purpose: Modules in Canvas organize course materials and allow for external tools like Achieve content to integrate smoothly.

  8. Add External Tool for Integration

    • Action: In the newly created Canvas module, select the external tool option and choose "Macmillan LTI Advantage Course Tools."

    • Purpose: This links your Canvas course to the Achieve course, enabling synchronization.

  9. Authorize and Link Achieve Course

    • Action: Authorize the connection, ensuring your Achieve and Canvas email addresses match, and then select the corresponding Achieve course to link.

    • Purpose: Authorization and linking confirm that the correct Achieve course is connected to the appropriate Canvas course.

  10. Assign Content in Achieve

    • Action: In Achieve, assign content by:

      • Adding a due date, point value, and ensuring it’s visible to students.

      • Selecting the "Sync to Canvas" option and a Canvas module.

    • Purpose: Properly configured assignments in Achieve ensure they appear in Canvas with the correct settings.

  11. Sync and Refresh Content

    Action:

    1. and year.

    2. Set Course Status = Active on Date.

    3. Confirm/set the Activate on and Course End Dates. The course end date must be set to a future date for the integration to work.

    4. Confirm/set Start Week On.

    5. Set LMS Integration = Yes.

    6. Enter the remaining fields as desired.

    7. Click Save.

  12. Log in to the Canvas course that you want to link to your Achieve course.

    1. Go to Modules.

    2. Click the +Module button to create a new module.

    3. Enter a module name.

    4. Click Add Module.

  13. Click the + (plus) icon on the new module. (Figure 1)

    1. Select External Tool from the Add drop-down.

    2. Scroll and click on Macmillan LTI Advantage Course Tools (1.3).

    3. Click Add Item. You will be returned to your Modules list.

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  1. Locate the Module and tool link you just added.

    1. Click on the tool link.

    2. Click on Load Macmillan LTI Advantage Course Tools (1.3) in a new window button. This will open course tools in a new browser tab. (Figure 2)

    3. Click on Connect with Achieve. (Figure 3)

    4. Select Authorize. If prompted, confirm your email address for Achieve and Canvas match.

    5. Confirm the Course Name is as expected then click Connect Course. (Figure 4)

    6. Click Link Course on the link course panel. This will open your Achieve course in a new browser tab.

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  1. Assign and link content from within your Achieve course.

    1. Click the More Options menu (looks like an ellipse) for the content you want to assign.

    2. Click Edit Resource Details to open settings.

    3. Check Assign to students.

    4. Set the Due Date.

    5. Enter a Point Value.

    6. Check the desired student visibility.

    7. Check Sync to Canvas.

    8. Choose or create a Canvas module as the container for the resource.

    9. Confirm the remaining settings as desired.

    10. Save Changes. If prompted, click Go To Canvas Course. (Figure 5)

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  1. From within Modules in the Canvas course,

    1. Go to Modules.

    2. Click the More Options menu for the module (looks like three stacked dots). (Figure 6)

    3. Select Macmillan LTI Advantage Content (LTI 1.3).

    4. Click Add to Modules to add the latest synced content to the desired Modules. Check the box and choose the desired modules if adding multiple resources at once.

    5. Click Add to Modules. You will be returned to your Module list. Note: Generic Macmillan resources such as Home, E-book, and Student Registration will be made available to your students in Canvas as well as any ongoing content releases you perform.

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Note

Allow time for Achieve content to sync with the desired modules in Canvas.

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Verify Content in Canvas

  • Action: Check the Canvas module for the synced Achieve content. Ensure all items are published for visibility and grade synchronization.

  • Purpose: Published content ensures students can access it and grades can transfer between platforms.

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Maintain Key Canvas Links

  • Action: Keep the "Macmillan LTI Advantage Course Tools" link in the module and visible to students.

  • Purpose: Provides students and instructors access to tools like grade refresh, content refresh, and support.

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Manual Adjustments and Troubleshooting

  • Action: Use grade or content refresh tools after initial syncing to update changes like due dates or point values.

  • Purpose: Ensures Canvas reflects the most current Achieve course data.

Additional Notes:

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Do not grade or publish Canvas content until the Achieve sync process is complete.

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Purpose: Prevent data loss or errors during the initial syncing process.

You may see a “Sync Pending” message in Achieve until the Achieve course is synced in Canvas. You may see a hidden Module in your Canvas course during for syncing. (Figure 7) You may continue selecting and syncing resources from within Achieve during processing. Once syncing is complete, desired content will be placed in the modules you selected so you can publish it.

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  1. Publish synced resources within Canvas once the sync process is complete.

Tip

Keep the general homepage, text, and assignment links for Acheive resources published an active in Canvas to ensure students always have access.

Tip

Disable pop-up blockers and recommend you students do so as well to ensure Achieve links open correctly for students.

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Help Available: Macmillan offers onboarding specialists to assist with this process.

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Note

Be sure to continuously assign and sync resource items from Achieve to Canvas and publish the items in Canvas so students have immediate access to what they need to succeed in your course.