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Canvas LMS

Canvas LMS also supports LTI 1.3 tools.

Create LTI key

Canvas does not support "dynamic registration", so you need to configure it manually.

First, create a LTI Key by going to "Admin" menu, then "Developer keys"

Add LTI key

Copy the LTI information from Simspace

LTI key settings

Do not forget to select the "Deep Linking" feature

Deep Linking settings

After the key is created, you will see it in the keys list. You have to enable the key.

The ClientID is the value in "Details" column (ie. "1000000025").

LTI keys list

Configure Simspace

To add Canvas in Simspace, add a LTI integration manually.

The following fields are required:

Field Value Comment
Plateform https://canvas.instructure.com This value is always the same
Client ID (LTI key ID as shown in Canvas LMS)
OAuth2 Auth URL https://canvas.instructure.com/api/lti/authorize_redirect Replace the host if you use a self hosted Canvas
OAuth2 Token URL https://canvas.instructure.com/login/oauth2/token Replace the host if you use a self hosted Canvas
JWKS URL https://canvas.instructure.com/api/lti/security/jwks Replace the host if you use a self hosted Canvas

Create LTI integration

Create an external application in Canvas

An external application is required before using Simspace in a course:

  • go to administration menu
  • open the "settings" menu
  • go to the "Applications" tab
  • create a new application

Create application

  • in the open popup, choose the ClientID configuration
  • paste the ClientID from the LTI keys page (column Details)

Create application

Use Simspace in a course

  • create a module in your course
  • click on the "+" button in the top of the module

Create module

  • choose "External tool" in the select
  • Fast4 tool (Simspace) will be visible

Configure tool

  • Click on the tool to select the simulations you want to use in your course