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Blackboard, Meet LTI Advantage!

Blackboard, Meet LTI Advantage!

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    • Say hello to smoother integrations, stronger security, and an even better learning experience with Interplay Learning and Blackboard!
    LTI Advantage brings a few awesome upgrades over LTI 1.1, and we can't wait to show you why so many users love it.
    Let’s dive right in!

    📋 What You'll Need

    Before installing the Interplay Learning LTI Advantage tool, please make sure you have:

    • ✔️ Blackboard Administrator permissions

    • ✔️ Client ID (provided by your Interplay Account Manager)

    • ✔️ LTI enabled on your Blackboard site

    🖥️ Deploying Within Your Blackboard Site

    Follow these steps carefully to get set up:

    1. Log into Blackboard and open your System Admin tab.

    2. Under Integrations, select “LTI Tool Providers.”

    3. Select “Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool” and fill in the Client ID we provided you.

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    4. Once you select “Submit”, you'll be directed to the LTI 1.3 Tool page.

    5. Important! Make note of the Deployment ID on this screen — you'll need it later!

    6. Ensure:

      • The "Approved" box is checked.

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      • All user fields are selected under Institution Policies.

      • Grade Service Access is set to Yes.

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    7. Click Submit to save your settings.

    NOTE: A column for the Interplay Learning content is not generated in the Blackboard course’s Gradebook when the content is added. The gradebook column is generated once a Blackboard user (student or instructor) opens the Interplay Learning content.

    🧩 Add a Placement

    Next, you’ll set up where users will find Interplay Learning content:

    1. Go back to the LTI Tool Providers list.

    2. Find Interplay Learning and select "Manage Placements" from the dropdown.

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    3. Click "Create Placement."

    Fill in the following:

    • Label: Interplay Learning Content

    • Handle: Create a unique ID (Example: IL-04182024)

    • Availability: Yes

    • Type: Deep Linking Content Tool

    • Launch in New Window: Do NOT check this box!

    • Tool Provider URL: https://lti.interplaylearning.com/ltiv1p3/tool/content

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    📧 Share Your Blackboard Deployment ID

    Almost there!
    Send an email to support@interplaylearning.com with:

    • Subject: “LTIA Deployment ID”

    • Your company name

    • Your contact info

    • The Deployment ID you made a note of earlier

    Once we deploy your LTI setup, we'll confirm it's ready — and you’ll be all set to start adding Interplay Learning content into your courses! 🎉

    🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

    Even the best software can sometimes hit a speed bump! Here's how to tackle common issues:

    ❌ Unable to Register LTI?

    If you see the error: "[Client ID] isn't available through the Developer Portal"

    It usually means there’s a typo. Double-check that you copied the Client ID exactly, without any extra spaces. Still stuck? Contact your Account Manager or support@interplaylearning.com.

    ❌ Unable to Find Interplay Learning LTI Once Installed?

    If you get this message: "The Tool Provider has been disabled by the System Administrator"

    Make sure LTI is fully enabled in your Blackboard site.
    👉 See: https://docs.anthology.com/lti/turn-on-all-switches

    ❌ Unable to Add Content?

    If you encounter: "No single or multi-tenant deployment found for this platform and launch"

    This means the deployment hasn’t been finalized yet. Please reach out to support@interplaylearning.com so we can finish setting it up!

    🆘 Need Assistance?

    We’re here to help! 

    📩 Submit a Support Request
    📧 Or email us at: support@interplaylearning.com

    🕘 Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 7 PM Central Time

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