LTI integrations in Canvas enable faculty to easily connect external tools and resources directly within their course, enhancing the learning experience. These integrations provide seamless access to third-party applications without leaving Canvas. Below are the various ways you can find and manage your integrations. 

Course Navigation Menu 

You can find course-wide LTI integrations, such as Panopto, in the course navigation menu. Initially, they may be in the disabled section and not visible to students.  

Coursenavigation in settings with settings outlined in red

To make these tools accessible, go to your course Settings, select the Navigation tab, and drag the desired LTI into the top section, arranging it in the order you prefer for your course navigation. 

Course settings, Navigation tab, and 'Access Pearson' in the course navigation items are outlined in red on the course settings page.

Once you've made the adjustments, make sure to click "save" to apply your changes to your course navigation.

Course navigation with the save button outlined in red 

Modules

For LTI integrations you can apply in your modules, these can be found either by clicking on the three (3) dots next to the "+Modules" [a], by clicking on the three (3) dots in the Module Header [b], or by clicking on the "+" sign in the module header and selecting "External Tool" from the dropdown list of things to add [c].  

[a]

Canvas Modules with the 3 dots next to the "+Modules" button outlined in red

[b]

3 dots in the module header outlined in red and dropdown with LTI tools outlined in red at the bottom of the dropdown

         [c]

Add item window open from modules with the plus sign and external tools outline in red

Assignments 

LTI integrations specific to your assignments, such as Turnitin or Gradescope, can be found by clicking the three (3) dots next to the "+Assignments." 

Canvas assignments page with the 3 dots next to the "+Assignments" outlined in red

Publisher Support

This tutorial provides general guidance on integrating external Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) in Canvas. Please note that we do not offer direct support for specific publisher products, as the respective organizations manage them.
Since ATO staff lacks administrative access to these tools, we can offer limited assistance with integration issues. Faculty and students should contact the publisher or vendor directly for technical support.

Questions

If you have questions about a specific LTI, please email the helpdesk at canvas@montana.edu.