Coordinate with an administrator who has LMS developer/admin access and confirm your LMS supports LTI 1.3 before integrating OpenStax Assignable. Register the tool in D2L via Manage Extensibility using Dynamic registration and the OpenStax registration endpoint, complete the OpenStax LTI registration form, then enable and configure the...

Guided Dialogues are AI-driven, chapter-specific chat activities in OpenStax Assignable that guide students through course concepts with scripted and adaptive questions, feedback, and coaching. Instructors add them to assignments via the chapter Supplemental Activities list. Use Student View to preview the student experience. Students...

Coordinate with an LMS administrator to integrate OpenStax Assignable once, ensuring your LMS supports LTI 1.3 and Moodle version 3.10 or later; beta or test environments are not supported. Copy the LTI Advantage Tool URL from the OpenStax Assignable LMS Integration page, then in Moodle go to Site administration > Plugins > Manage tools,...

Acknowledge your time. If an assignment fails to load or shows glitches, try these steps in order. Open a private/incognito window to rule out cached data or extensions. Ensure third-party cookies are enabled and clear your browser cache and cookies. Restart your browser and, if needed, your computer or device. Update your browser or...

Open the Assignable assignment builder in your LMS and choose Question Sets under Question Library. Select Create question set, pick chapters and sections, then click Show questions. Rename the set if desired, browse questions by section, hover to add or remove items, and use Details to preview questions. Click Save when finished. Back in...

Log in to your school’s LMS and open the course, then select the assignment you want to review. Open the specific section within the assignment, use the numbered navigation at the top of the assignment window to view each question and its answer, and click each number to see the remaining questions and answers. Thank you for your...

This article explains key OpenStax Assignable settings and workflows. Instructors assign chapters/sections and Assignable generates pre-configured assessments; instructors cannot pick individual questions. You can create assignments through LMS integrations (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle). Edit assignments by opening them in the LMS....

OpenStax Assignable assessment questions are not the same as OpenStax online test banks. Assignable offers various question types, including multiple-choice, written-response (which require manual grading), and interactive items. Each supported book contains thousands of questions accessible via the Question Library and Question Sets....

To view a student’s work, open the assignment list in your LMS, select the published Assignable assignment, click the student’s name, and choose the assessment or activity step to review. To grade written response questions, open the Written Response activity step, assign points, and provide feedback for each response. Thank you for...

OpenStax offers Assignable access codes for campus bookstores, including participation in Inclusive or Equitable Access programs. Bookstore staff must complete the OpenStax Assignable order form and send a purchase order to OpenStax@rice.edu using the form’s invoice summary. OpenStax will deliver codes and invoice per the PO. Bookstores...

OpenStax offers institutional sales that let schools or departments purchase Assignable access for students in designated courses, removing individual payments. Access is assigned by student count per course and applies only to listed courses. Pricing starts at $15 per student per course per semester, with flexible bundling for students...

Administrators must note that sandbox or test environments are not supported. The LTI Issuer is the identification token for a Canvas installation and is located in config/security.yml under the lti_iss key. If your issuer remains the default https://canvas.instructure.com, you cannot complete the OpenStax Assignable installation until...

OpenStax Assignable is a paid LMS-integrated tool (starting at $15 per student per course per semester with a two-week free trial) that lets instructors assign OpenStax textbook readings, assessment questions, and supplemental materials inside supported LMSs (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, Moodle 3.10+, Schoology and other LTI 1.3...

Assignable normally syncs grades to your LMS automatically. If a line item is missing, edit the assignment in Assignable and click "Sync grades to LMS" to create missing gradebook items and push scores, or click the download icon next to that button to export grades. Common errors include students not enrolled, no scores to sync, unknown...

This guide explains how to create assignments in Brightspace by D2L using OpenStax content. The process begins by logging into Brightspace, navigating to your course, selecting Content, and accessing OpenStax through the Existing Activities dropdown menu. You will need to link your instructor-verified OpenStax account during the initial...

This answer provides guidance on reformatting a Salesforce help center article about Canvas LMS integration with OpenStax Assignable to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. The key changes include replacing inline styles with external stylesheets, fixing heading hierarchy to flow properly from h1 to h2 without skipped levels,...

OpenStax Assignable requires third-party cookies to function within Learning Management Systems through LTI integration. Users experiencing access issues should enable third-party cookies in their browser settings. For Chrome, navigate to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data, and ensure Block third-party...

OpenStax Assignable customers can report content issues through the errata submission process directly within the platform. To submit a report, click the exclamation point triangle icon in the upper left corner to access the form, then complete and submit it. Users may attach supporting files such as screenshots by clicking the Add file...

This guide provides instructions for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Schoology using LTI 1.3. Before beginning, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, verify LTI 1.3 compatibility, and confirm the tool is not already installed. The integration process involves three main steps. First, install the app in...

This guide explains how to integrate OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard Learn using LTI 1.3. Before starting, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, verify LTI 1.3 compatibility, and confirm the tool is not already integrated. The process requires copying the Client ID from the Assignable LMS Integration...

To complete an OpenStax Assignable assignment, first log in to your Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, or Moodle. Navigate to your course page and select the OpenStax Assignable assignment assigned by your instructor. Upon your initial attempt, you will need to agree to OpenStax's Terms of...

OpenStax textbooks and courseware are available through inclusive access programs powered by VitalSource. Supported bookstore partners include Barnes & Noble College, Akademos, eCampus, and stores affiliated with NACS and ICBA, with plans to expand to Follett in 2026. Instructors can adopt OpenStax materials by following their...

OpenStax Assignable is a paid platform that enhances textbooks with course-ready features including assignments, grading tools, and LMS integration. The cost starts at $15 per student, per course, per semester. Students receive a two-week free trial from their first day of access. Payment options include direct student payment by credit...

This guide explains how to create OpenStax Assignable assignments in Canvas. The process requires a verified OpenStax instructor account. To create an assignment, log in to Canvas, navigate to Assignments, and click the "+Assignment" button. Name the assignment, set the Submission Type to "External Tool," and click "Find" to select...

This guide explains how to create OpenStax Assignable assignments in Moodle through both video and written instructions. After initial setup with your OpenStax account, you can create future assignments without logging in again. The process involves logging into Moodle, turning editing on, and adding an activity or resource. You select...

When students receive a message stating the course has not been activated, it indicates the course is live with assignments but requires manual activation. This situation occurs when a course is created by copying an existing one. To resolve this, instructors should open the course, navigate to any assignment, locate the page titled...

This guide outlines the process for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard using LTI 1.3. Administrators with developer or admin access must coordinate the integration, noting that beta or test environments are not supported and the tool only needs integration once. The process involves copying the Client ID from the Assignable...

This guide explains how to integrate OpenStax Assignable with cloud-hosted Canvas LMS using LTI 1.3. Before beginning, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, ensure LTI 1.3 compatibility, and verify the tool is not already installed. Only production environments are supported. The integration process involves...

This article addresses copying assignments and courses in OpenStax Assignable. Course copy, export, and import functions work through standard LMS procedures, which may require IT administrator assistance. Instructions are available for Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, and Moodle. Copying assignments within a course is supported, and...

This guide explains how to create assignments in Blackboard Learn using OpenStax Assignable. The process requires logging into your Blackboard account, navigating to the course page, selecting Content from the left navigation bar, clicking Build Content, and choosing OpenStax Assignable from the menu. You will need to link your...

This resource provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for students using OpenStax Assignable in Canvas. The content includes separate video guides for college students and K-12 students, along with instructions on how to pay for access to the platform. For troubleshooting common assignment loading issues and errors, students should...

This guide provides video tutorials and troubleshooting assistance for students using OpenStax Assignable in Brightspace by D2L. The resource includes separate video guides for college students, K-12 students, and instructions on paying for access to OpenStax Assignable. For common technical issues such as assignments not loading or...

This resource provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for students using OpenStax Assignable in Blackboard Learn. The page includes four main sections: a College Student Guide with instructional videos, payment instructions for accessing OpenStax Assignable, a K-12 Student Guide, and troubleshooting solutions for common technical...

This FAQ provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for using OpenStax Assignable in Blackboard Ultra. The resource includes four main sections: a College Student Guide, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, a K–12 Student Guide, and Troubleshooting Common Issues. The troubleshooting section addresses...

This guide provides video tutorials and troubleshooting support for using OpenStax Assignable in Moodle. The resource covers four main topics: a College Student Guide, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, a K–12 Student Guide, and troubleshooting common issues. If assignments fail to load or errors occur, students...

This FAQ provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for getting started with OpenStax Assignable in Schoology. The content includes separate student guides for college and K–12 levels, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, and solutions for common technical issues. When troubleshooting problems with assignments...

Submitting a ticket from within OpenStax Assignable enables developers to collect necessary technical details for efficient issue resolution. To submit a ticket, log into your LMS platform, navigate to Assignments from the left menu, and select the assignment experiencing the error. Click Help on the right side of the screen, then select...