How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Schoology?

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.

Install the App in Schoology

  1. On https://lti-gateway.openstax.org/register, select Schoology from the dropdown and click the link to find the OpenStax Assignable app in Schoology.

    Assignable LMS Integration screen with the Schoology option selected in the dropdown

  2. Click the "Install LTI 1.3 App" button.

    Schoology app page with the Install LTI 1.3 App button

  3. When prompted, install the app for the organization. You can select which courses in the organization can use the app in the next step.

    Prompt to add the app to the organization

  4. On the next screen, https://app.schoology.com/apps/school_apps, click "Install/Remove" and select the courses you wish to install the app for.

    School Apps page with the Install/Remove and Submit buttons

Register the Deployment ID

  1. Click the "Configure" button to find the installed app's Deployment ID. Alternatively, on https://lti-gateway.openstax.org/register, click the link on the second step.

    Assignable registration page showing the link to find the Deployment ID in step 2

  2. Copy the full Deployment ID that appears on the configuration page.

    Configuration page displaying the Deployment ID to copy

  3. Go back to https://lti-gateway.openstax.org/register (select "Schoology" from the dropdown if needed). Paste the Deployment ID into the field and click "Save & Continue".

    Registration page with the Deployment ID field and Save and Continue button

  4. Fill in your contact information, select your institution from the list, then submit the tool registration.

    Contact information form with institution dropdown and submit button

Enable Grading

Instructors can now find the tool in their courses under Add Materials > OpenStax Assignable.

Schoology course page showing OpenStax Assignable listed under Add Materials

To ensure assignment grades appear in the Gradebook, the assignment must be edited after creation. Enable grading and select a grading period.

Edit External Tool dialog with grading enabled and a grading period selected

Assignable