What is OpenStax Assignable?

OpenStax Assignable is a tool that allows instructors to build customized assignments directly in their Learning Management Systems (LMS). Students can also complete these assignments directly from the LMS. The OpenStax Assignable tool allows instructors to assign OpenStax textbooks as readings, expertly written assessment questions that correspond to chapters/sections in the textbook, and additional interactive and culturally responsive material designed to keep students engaged and meet a wide range of learning needs.

How much does OpenStax Assignable cost?

Assignable is a paid offering from OpenStax, starting at $15 per student per course per semester. Additionally, students will have a two-week free trial starting from the first day of access. We’re offering several flexible payment options:

Students can pay directly online.
Institutions can purchase site licenses to cover costs for students. To learn more, please see our Institutional Sales Help Article.
Institutionally managed programs that deliver required course materials by the first day of class, with costs often included in tuition or fees (e.g., VitalSource, Equitable Access). Learn more in the Inclusive Access Guidelines and Instructions (PDF).
Bookstores can purchase access codes. To learn more, please see our Selling OpenStax Assignable Access Codes Help Article.
For more details, please visit our Assignable Payments FAQs page.

What OpenStax titles are available in OpenStax Assignable?

If you are interested in seeing your OpenStax book in OpenStax Assignable, please let us know by filling out the Assignable interest form. Our library of fully supported books in Assignable is always growing, so sign up for updates to see which books will be available next.

Even though we don’t offer full support (assessments, supplemental content, etc.) for all OpenStax titles in Assignable, our entire library of textbooks is available to assign from within the product! You are welcome to use Assignable to assign textbook readings so students can complete them directly from their LMS. The cost starts at $15 per student, per semester, per course, regardless of whether you’re using full support materials or just textbook readings.

Does OpenStax Assignable integrate with my LMS?

OpenStax Assignable integrates with the most popular LMSs used by colleges and universities. OpenStax Assignable integrates with Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, Moodle versions 3.10 or later, Schoology, and select other LMSs (as long as they support LTI 1.3 tools).

To integrate OpenStax Assignable with your LMS, please visit the Assignable Integration Page or contact your institution’s LTI administrator. Please note that we currently cannot support beta/sandbox/test environments. While the tool may appear to integrate successfully, it will not provide full functionality and may result in errors. For the best experience and reliable performance, always use a supported production environment.

How do I manually register OpenStax Assignable with an LMS for which OpenStax doesn’t provide support?

OpenStax Assignable can be manually registered with any Learning Management System (LMS) that supports LTI tools (LTI 1.3). However, OpenStax can only provide guidance for integration with support for Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, D2L by Brightspace, Moodle version 3.10 or later, and Schoology. Registration can still be completed manually for LMSs outside of this list, but OpenStax cannot provide support.

To ensure a successful integration, follow the OpenStax Assignable checklist below:

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. While the tool may appear to integrate successfully, it will not provide full functionality and may result in errors. For the best experience and reliable performance, always use a supported production environment.
Remember that Assignable only needs to be integrated once.
Complete all fields on the “Other” registration page.

I don’t have access to a Learning Management System. Can I still use OpenStax Assignable in my course?

No. OpenStax Assignable is only accessible through LMSs that support LTI 1.3 tools, like Blackboard Learn, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, D2L by Brightspace, Moodle version 3.10 or later, and Schoology.

Accessibility Standards for OpenStax Assignable

Our goal is to ensure that OpenStax Assignable follows accessible web design best practices, so that it meets the W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 at Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. As part of our commitment to accessibility, we've chosen to work with a trusted third-party solution provider, Level Access (learn more about how we are Partnering to Make the Web Accessible). If you are interested in reviewing our Accessibility Conformance Report for Assignable, please contact our customer support team. You can also read our Accessibility Statement.

OpenStax Assignable’s technical specifications and certifications

If you need to request access to our HECVAT or Accessibility Conformance Report (Completed VPAT), please email us at support@openstax.org. Please note that OpenStax Assignable does not currently have a SOC2 Report or TX-RAMP certification.

OpenStax Assignable’s privacy policy

Personally identifiable information (PII) stored in Assignable includes students’ input into the tool, such as selections they make in the assessments and any notes/highlights they save in the readings. We save students’ responses to calculate their assignment grades, which are sent from Assignable to the LMS. The students’ names and emails provided by the LMS are used if instructors choose to export grades to a CSV file, and students can create OpenStax recovery credentials to access their notes and highlights via openstax.org after the course has finished and they no longer have access to Assignable via their LMS.

You can view the OpenStax's Privacy Notice and Assignable’s Terms of Service. We encourage you to reach out to Customer Support with any additional questions.

Can I provide feedback on OpenStax Assignable?

Yes! We welcome your feedback as we work to improve this product for instructors and students. You’re welcome to provide feedback via this form directly to our product team or contact our Customer Support team at support@openstax.org. If you are interested in gaining early access to features to test them and provide feedback, please let us know!

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