In this article, you will learn how to set up Inspera Originality in Blackboard using LTI 1.3. LTI, short for Learning Tool Interoperability, is a protocol designed to enable seamless integration of external tools within a Learning Management System (LMS).

The setup process first requires creating a new LTI Key and registering Inspera Originality as a new application through the Blackboard Developer Portal. Subsequently, you will need to configure Inspera Originality as an external tool in your Blackboard environment. You will also learn how to create a new activity that includes Inspera Originality and launch the tool as a teacher.

1. Blackboard Developer Portal Registration

The first step is to register Inspera Originality as a new application via the Blackboard Developer Portal. This will create a new LTI key used to configure Inspera Originality a new external tool in Blackboard LMS in the next step. 

Please note that this process must be completed by an administrator in Canvas. Please follow the interactive guide carefully. We recommend going into full screen for an unobstructed view of the guide.

The information needed to complete this process can be found in the expandable block below.

1. Field	Required Input
   Application Name	Enter a name for the new application
   Description	Enter a description for the new application
   Domain(s)	Enter the domain for your Blackboard environment
   Groups	Groups are linked to email addresses. Nonetheless, it’s important to note that while the admin can add multiple groups, there can only be one production group. When an application is registered, specifying the group it belongs to is necessary.
   Login Initiation URL	https://lti-originality.inspera.com/login
   Tool Redirect URI(s)	https://lti-originality.inspera.com/
   Tool JWKS URL	https://lti-originality.inspera.com/keys
   Signing Algorithm	Set the signing algorithm to RS256

   Lastly, click Register Application.

   Doing so will display a set of values crucial to the integration process. These values are necessary to facilitate the communication between Blackboard and Inspera Originality. They enable the registration of the platform in the Inspera Database. 

   

   Click Done to return to the My Applications page.  

2. Add & Configure Inspera Originality

The next step is to add and configure Inspera Originality in Blackboard LMS using LTI 1.3. This requires the details from the LTI key generated after adding Inspera Originality as a new application in Blackboard Developer Portal.

Please note that this process must be completed by an administrator in Canvas. Please follow the interactive guide carefully. We recommend going into full screen for an unobstructed view of the guide.

The information needed to complete this process can be found in the expandable block below.

1. For Tool Status, you only need to set the Tool Status to Approved and enter the necessary custom parameters.

   Important

   The custom parameters outlined in the table below serve for demonstration purposes. In a real integration scenario, make sure to apply the following: Replace Inspera with the name of your institution for the following custom parameters: institution_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS faculty_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS - General Faculty department_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS - General Department For institution_platform, ensure to add the URL to your Blackboard environment.

   Field	Required Input
   Tool Status	Set the Tool Status to Approved
   Custom Parameters	institution_name=Inspera Blackboard LMS faculty_name=Inspera Blackboard LMS - General Faculty\ department_name=Inspera Blackboard LMS - General Department institution_platform={your-blackboard-environment} course_startat=$CourseSection.timeFrame.begin course_endat=$CourseSection.timeFrame.end

2. Complete the Institution Policies section as outlined. 

   Field	Required Input
   User Fields to Send	Choose Role in Course  Name  Email Address
   Allow Grade Service Access	Choose No
   Allow Membership Service Access	Choose No

   

3. Open the tool’s Options menu and select Manage Placements.

   

   Click Create Placement.

   

   Set the Type to Course tool and enable the Allow Student Access option.  Additionally, set the Target Link URI to https://lti-originality.inspera.com/. 

   

   Please note that the custom parameters must also be entered in the Tool Provider Custom Parameters field. Recall the disclaimer from earlier when doing so.

   Important

   The custom parameters outlined in the table below serve for demonstration purposes. In a real integration scenario, make sure to apply the following: Replace Inspera with the name of your institution for the following custom parameters: institution_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS faculty_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS - General Faculty department_name=<Your-Institution-Name-Here> Blackboard LMS - General Department For institution_platform, ensure to add the URL to your Canvas environment.

3. Add New Activity & Launch Tool - Teacher

The next step entails the addition of an activity. Teachers can integrate Inspera Originality by adding it as an external tool to a module or topic. This is achieved by providing a tool link to Inspera Originality. 

It’s important to emphasize that Inspera Originality permits one upload/submission per assignment. This is not to be confused with the Resubmission feature, which allows students to submit multiple documents up to a specified number. Regardless, only the final/last submission from the student will be taken into account.

Please note that this process must be completed by a Teacher in Canvas. Please follow the interactive guide below carefully. We recommend going into full screen for an unobstructed view of the guide.