How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Moodle version 3.10 or later?

OpenStax Assignable Checklist

  • Coordinate with administrators with developer or admin access to LMS settings.
  • Ensure compatibility with LTI 1.3.
  • Ensure Moodle version 3.10 or later for integration with OpenStax Assignable; versions 3.9 or earlier are not supported.
  • Note that if the screenshots differ from what you see, you may be using a customized version of Moodle.
  • 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.

Before beginning

Copy the LTI Advantage Tool URL from the OpenStax Assignable LMS Integration screen at https://lti-gateway.openstax.org/lti/register.Copy the LTI Advantage Tool URL from the Assignable LMS Integration screen

In Moodle

  1.  Log in to your Moodle account and navigate to the Site administration page. Click “Plugins” in the Site administration menu.
    Click “Plugins” in the Site administration menu
  2. In the Plugins menu, click “Manage tools”.
    In the Plugins menu, click “Manage tools”
  3. In the “add tool” field, paste the LTI Advantage Tool URL you copied from the OpenStax Assignable LMS Integration screen.
    paste the LTI Advantage Tool URL
  4. In the next screen, fill in your name, email, and organization, and then click “Submit”. 
    fill in your name, email and organization and then click “Submit”
  5. After submitting your contact details, click “Activate” below the OpenStax tool.
    click “Activate” below the OpenStax tool
  6. The next two steps will make it easier for instructors to select the tool when they create an assignment. Click on the settings icon under the OpenStax tool.
    Click on the settings icon under the OpenStax tool
  7. Under the “Tool configuration usage” menu, choose “Show in activity chooser and as a preconfigured tool.” This will expose the tool in a grid view of activity types when adding new assignments.
     choose Show in activity chooser and as a preconfigured tool
  8. Optional. If your students are viewing Assignable on a device with a smaller screen, we recommend selecting the “Existing window” option in the Default Launch Container field.
    Existing Window in Default Launch Container 

Once your school has successfully integrated with the Assignable tool, there’s no need to repeat these steps. You’re all set to create assignments. To proceed with the Assignable setup process, please click this link to view the help article titled How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Moodle version 3.10 or later?

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