This article explains OpenStax Assignable settings and workflows. Instructors assign pre-configured assessments by selecting book chapters or sections; individual questions cannot be chosen. Create and edit assignments through your LMS using linked help articles. Instructors can preview assignments as a student only after creation....

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...

OpenStax Assignable contains thousands of assessment questions per title, including multiple-choice, free-response, interactive, case study, and discussion items, but questions are delivered only within preconfigured assessments for chosen chapters or sections rather than selectable individually. The Assignable question bank cannot be...

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...

OpenStax provides student access codes for its Assignable platform that can be purchased through campus bookstores not participating in Inclusive or Equitable Access Programs. This ordering process is exclusively for bookstore staff, not students. The process involves five steps: bookstore staff complete an order form, OpenStax sends an...

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 outlines the process for integrating OpenStax Assignable with D2L Brightspace using LTI 1.3. Administrators with developer or admin access must coordinate the setup. The integration involves three main phases: registering the tool in D2L by selecting dynamic registration and entering the tool initiation endpoint, configuring...

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 provides instructions for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Moodle. Before starting, administrators should coordinate with those who have developer or admin access to LMS settings and ensure LTI 1.3 compatibility. Moodle version 3.10 or later is required, as earlier versions are not supported. Beta, sandbox, or test...

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...

When experiencing loading issues or glitch errors with assignments in Assignable, several troubleshooting steps should be followed. Start by opening an incognito or private browsing window to rule out cached data or extension conflicts, and accept cookies when prompted. Ensure third-party cookies are enabled in browser settings, as the...

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...