How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard Ultra?

OpenStax Assignable Checklist

  • Coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access to LMS settings.
  • Ensure compatibility with LTI 1.3.
  • Note that beta, sandbox, or test environments are not supported.
  • Assignable only needs to be integrated once. Please double-check that the tool isn't already available in your LMS.
  • Complete all steps outlined in this help article.

In Assignable

  1. Copy the Client ID from the Assignable LMS Integration screen at https://lti-gateway.openstax.org/register.

    Assignable LMS Integration screen showing the Client ID to copy.

In Blackboard

  1. In the Administrator Panel, click LTI Tool Providers.

    Blackboard Administrator Panel with the LTI Tool Providers option highlighted.

  2. Click Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool.

    LTI Tool Providers page with the Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool button.

  3. Paste the Client ID and click Submit.

    Registration dialog with the Client ID field and Submit button.

  4. On the next screen, approve the tool, then copy the Deployment ID. You will need this in a later step.

    Tool approval screen showing the Approve option and the Deployment ID to copy.

  5. Also enable sending at least the user's Role in Course and Allow grade service access. For a better experience, also enable sending the user's Name. Submit the Blackboard tool creation form.

    Tool settings showing Role in Course, user Name, and Allow grade service access options enabled.

  6. Confirm that the tool status is set to Approved.

    LTI Tool Providers list showing the tool with an Approved status.

  7. Back in Assignable, paste the Deployment ID and click Save & Continue.

    Assignable registration page with the Deployment ID field and Save and Continue button.

  8. On the next screen, fill in your contact information and institution name, then submit the tool registration.

    Contact information form with fields for name, email, and institution.

Adding Assignable to a Course

  1. Instructors can now add the tool to their course. Navigate to Content, click the add content button (+), then select Content Market.

    Blackboard course content area showing the add content menu with Content Market highlighted.

  2. Select Institution Tools, then choose OpenStax Assignable.

    Content Market showing OpenStax Assignable listed under Institution Tools.

Next Steps

Once your school has successfully integrated with Assignable, there's no need to repeat these steps. You're all set to create assignments. For the next steps in the Assignable setup process, review the How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Blackboard Ultra? help article.

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