This article summarizes how to integrate the new Macmillan learning tool integration 1.3 (LTI) with Canvas.
Macmillan provided the information directly to faculty and Learning Technology Solutions (LTS).
Video Instructions
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.
Prepare Achieve and Canvas Courses
Action: Ensure both your Canvas and Achieve courses are created and ready for integration.
Purpose: Establish a foundation for linking the two platforms. Without prepared courses, the integration cannot proceed.
Edit Achieve Course Settings
Action: Navigate to the Achieve dashboard, edit the course to include:
Course name, course code, and institution.
Set the course term as current and ensure the course end date is in the future.
Set course status to "Active on Date."
Enable LMS integration and select Canvas.
Purpose: Configuring these settings ensures the Achieve course is correctly set up to connect with Canvas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sync and Refresh Content
Action: Allow time for Achieve content to sync with Canvas. Avoid refreshing grades or content until the process is complete.
Purpose: Prevent data loss or errors during the initial syncing process.
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.
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.
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:
Pop-Up Blockers: Disable them to ensure Achieve links open correctly for students.
Help Available: Macmillan offers onboarding specialists to assist with this process.
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