13. External apps via LTI

You can use web services and authentication methods to connect other applications to Mahara. Depending on the type of integration you are seeking, you may be able to set the connection up in Mahara itself. In other cases, some development work may be needed.

Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) allows learning applications like learning management systems (LMS) to talk to each other and exchange information in a standard way making it possible to connect the systems without extensive configuration each time.

Mahara supports LTI for authentication purposes and for assignment submission.

Instructions for setting up Mahara with Moodle, Canvas, OLAT, and Blackboard are provided. If you want to have instructions for other learning management systems added, please contact us.

• 13.1. Setup in Mahara
  • 13.1.1. Enable LTI for the site
  • 13.1.2. Enable LTI for an institution
  • 13.1.3. Use LTI with a second authentication method
  • 13.1.4. Confirm LTI assessment settings
  • 13.1.5. Submit a portfolio as learner
  • 13.1.6. Assess a portfolio as teacher
• 13.2. Setup in Moodle
  • 13.2.1. Preconfigure LTI for all courses to use
  • 13.2.2. Use a preconfigured Mahara site in a course
  • 13.2.3. Configure Mahara in a course activity manually
  • 13.2.4. Set up an assignment in Moodle
• 13.3. Setup in Canvas
  • 13.3.1. Setup via the Edu App Center
  • 13.3.2. Manual setup
  • 13.3.3. Set up an assignment in Canvas
• 13.4. Setup in OLAT / OpenOLAT
  • 13.4.1. Set up an LTI course element
  • 13.4.2. Use the LTI course element
• 13.5. Setup in Blackboard
  • 13.5.1. Set up a building block
  • 13.5.2. Manage the placement of the building block
  • 13.5.3. Add the placement to a course