Support Third-Party Tools in Bruin Learn

What are third-party tools?

Bruin Learn course functionality can be extended by integrating tools developed by an external vendor. Using the Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard, courseware and external, third-party tools can be launched within a learning platform like Bruin Learn (Canvas). LTI integration enables instructors and students to move seamlessly from one application to another, such as Zoom, Google, or Box, all within Bruin Learn.

The following articles provide context on the functionality of LTI or third-party tools in Bruin Learn:

LTI Fundamentals FAQ, created by the IMS Global Learning Consortium
What are External Apps (LTI Tools)? article in the Canvas Basics Guide

Are third-party tools available in Bruin Learn?

There are several third-party tools that are already available for faculty to use in Bruin Learn. Please visit the Academic Technology Tools page for an updated list and more information.

Please note that some schools or departments may use tools not available to the rest of the campus. There are also tools that have been requested for integration with Bruin Learn, and are in various discovery, acquisition, approval, and installation stages.

How do I use a third-party tool in a course?

Once an external tool is integrated into Bruin Learn, they can be enabled within Course Navigation, Modules, the Rich Content Editor, and Assignments.

You can manage placements for an external tool in your course. Placements determine where the tool can be accessed and used in Bruin Learn. The guides linked below provide instructions for enabling managing these tools.

Can I request a tool for use in Bruin Learn?

Instructors can complete the Academic Technology Tool Request Form to have an external tool be reviewed for integration into Bruin Learn.

(Links to an external site.)

Resources

How can I submit a request for an External App or LTI tool?
My LTI Tool Does Not Launch