This article is for Visible Body Courseware customers with a Canvas or Blackboard LTI 1.1 integration who would like to update to a 1.3 integration. This integration works for all customers.
If you need help at any point in this process, reach out to your Visible Body sales rep or Customer Engagement specialist. You can also contact support.
Transition steps from 1.1 to 1.3
The steps to transition a Blackboard or Canvas Courseware integration from 1.1 to 1.3 can be completed by an instructor with the help of the institution's LMS admin.
- Request that an admin add the new 1.3 integration to your LMS tools. By default, the tool will be called “Visible Body (LTI 1.3)”, to distinguish it from the earlier 1.1 tool.
- In your LMS, go into the course using your Visible Body 1.1 integration. Confirm the new Visible Body 1.3 tool placement.
- Launch the tool and pair with a Visible Body course. It can be the same as one you used with the LTI 1.1 tool, although we recommend using a different course. If you do pair the 1.3 tool with your 1.1 Visible Body course, go to the LMS integration page in Visible Body Courseware, and unlink it from the 1.1. tool.
- After that:
- In Canvas, you can remove or hide the Visible Body 1.1 tool from your course. Your admin can go ahead and delete the old 1.1 tool.
- In Blackboard, the 1.1 tool will be replaced for you. Your admin can go ahead and delete the old 1.1 tool.
The process is complete.
For additional reference visit the initial Canvas or Blackboard integration articles or browse the FAQs below.
For information about students and instructors accessing through the LMS, see the Invite Section of the Getting Started (for Instructors and Admins) article, or the Enroll section of the Getting Started (for students) article.
FAQs
What is the difference between LTI 1.1 and 1.3?
The main difference is that 1.3 integrations have an increased security over the legacy 1.1 integrations, and that 1.3 integrations are easier to set up! More specifically:
1.1 Integrations:
- Uses OAuth 1.0
- Blackboard users will require a Blackboard admin for setup
- Canvas users with the correct permissions will be able to install the tool within a course using the Apps tab in Settings
- Requires a Key and Secret that will be sent to you
- Deep integration, which allows grade return, uses a separate API key that will need additional setup
- Only available for Canvas and Blackboard
1.3 Integrations:
- Uses OAuth 2.0
- For all LMSs, the integration requires a Visible Body admin and an LMS admin for setup
- Requires a dynamic link or Client ID found on the Courseware LMS Integration page, except Schoology, which is installed through the App Center
- Grade return is automatically included when adding assignments from the library
- Offers an optional link, called “Courseware Home”, that you can add to your course for easy access to our 3D models
- Available for Canvas, Blackboard, Schoology, D2L, and Moodle
How long can I keep using the Courseware 1.1 integration?
Currently, there is no set time. The keeper of the LTI specification, 1Edtech, has deprecated version 1.1. That means it is functional but not recommended since a newer improved version is out.
What should I do if I'm being told this tool is already installed, or if it's offering to be automatically converted to 1.3?
In Canvas after installing the 1.3 tool, if you get a notification saying "This tool has already been installed in this context" select Yes, Install Tool. In Blackboard after installing the 1.3 tool, go ahead and let it automatically convert your integration.
I have already set up a Canvas 1.1 or Blackboard 1.1 integration. Can I have both a 1.1 and 1.3 integration?
In Canvas you can, but we do not recommend it as it can lead to syncing errors. In Blackboard you cannot.
My school has students individually purchase access to Visible Body. Will that work with LTI 1.3 Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, Moodle or Schoology integrations?
Yes! Our Visible Body LTI 1.3 integration is available for all users.
What is “LTI 1.3 Advantage”?
LTI 1.3 is the latest version of 1EdTech’s (formerly IMS Global) interoperability standard, the standard for LMS integrations, making it easier for LMSs to integrate with third-party tools like Visible Body. LTI Advantage specifically has three new major services built in: deep linking, names and role provisioning, and assignment and grade services.
What are the differences between “Lite” and “Deep” integrations?
In LTI 1.1 there was the option to set up just single sign-on (lite) or single sign on with gradebook integration (deep). In A 1.3 integration there is only one set up. Customers can then choose the “lite” single sign on feature, or you can take advantage of the full feature set and add assignment and grade return.