Add an external tool on a Lessons page

Instructors can add links to external tools, or LTI items, on a Lessons page. This allows instructors to seamlessly incorporate content from third party applications within the site.

Go to Lessons

Click on the Lessons page title in the Tool Menu to display the page.

Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.

Click Add Content, then Add External Tool

From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Add External Tool.

Specify the external tool

Select a tool from items already configured for your institution

If your institution has already configured one or more external tools at the system level, you may choose from any of the tools listed here.

To add it to the Lessons page, click on the tool title.

And then click Save

The external tool will now appear on the Lessons page

Or, click Manage of Install Tools to add a new tool

If there are no system level tools, or the tool you would like to add does not appear in the list, click on the Manage or Install Tools link to configure a new tool for your site only.

Click Install LTI 1.1 Tool

Enter a tool title

This is the title of the link as it will display on your Lessons page.

Choose whether or not the title can be changed

Enter the button text

This is the title of the tool as it will display if added to the Tool Menu in the site.

Choose whether or not the button text can be changed

Add a description of the external tool

Specify whether or not the tool is enabled

Enter the Launch URL

The Launch URL is provided by the external tool application provider.

Specify whether or not the launch URL can be changed

Enter the Launch Key

The launch key is provided by the external tool application provider. It is unique to you.

Specify whether or not the launch key can be changed

Enter the Launch Secret

The launch secret is provided by the external tool application provider. The launch secret is a unique value.

Specify whether or not the launch secret can be changed

Enter Frame Height (Optional)

Enter a specific frame height if desired. Otherwise, leave blank to use the default height.

Select the tool order (Optional)

If you want the tool to appear in a specific order, use the up and down arrows to select the order. Otherwise, leave blank to use the default order.

Specify whether or not the frame height can be changed

Choose whether or not you want the configuration dialog to display when the tool is selected

Specify Privacy settings

Check the boxes next to the settings you want to enable.

Note: Most LTI tools require user names if there is a grade associated with the activity.

Specify Services

Check the boxes next to the services you want to enable.

Note: If you plan to collect grade information, be sure to select Allow External Tool to return grades

Specify Content Item Selection launches

Note: Be sure to check to see if your external tool is capable of Content Item launches before selecting those options, as not all tools support this type of launch.

Specify Popup preference

Specify Debug preference

Launching in debug mode is typically only used for advanced troubleshooting or application development purposes.

Custom launch parameters (Optional)

If you would like to add custom launch parameters, you may do so here.

Splash Screen (Optional)

If you would like to display custom text to users before they are redirected to the external tool, you may enter it here.

Note: This field is plain text only. HTML is not allowed.

Click Save to save your tool configuration settings

The new tool will now appear in the list when you go to Lessons > Add External Tool

To add it to the Lessons page, click on the tool title.

And then click Save

The external tool link will appear on the Lessons page

More questions about the Lessons tool?

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  Add a file from Resources to a Lessons page

  Add a Resources folder on a Lessons page

  Add a website link to a Lessons page

  Add an external tool on a Lessons page

  Add an in-line question to a Lessons page

  Add assignments to a Lessons page

  Add content to Student Pages in Lessons

  Add forums or topics to a Lessons page

  Add subpages to a Lessons page

  Add tests and quizzes to a Lessons page

  Add text to a Lessons page

  Add video to Student Pages in Lessons

  Allow comments to be posted on a Lessons page

  Allow students to add content to Lessons

  Assign an "owner" to a Lessons page

  Change the background colour of a block on a Lessons page

  Create a Lessons page

  Create collapsible sections on a Lessons page

  Create multiple sections on a Lessons page

  Create two columns inside a block on a Lessons page

  Create two columns on a Lessons page

  Delete a Lessons subpage

  Delete a top-level Lessons page

  Delete items on a Lessons page

  Duplicate the content of a subpage

  Duplicating subpages in Lessons

  Embed a YouTube video on a Lessons page

  Embed an audio file on a Lessons page

  Embed an image on a Lessons page

  Embed Announcements on a Lessons page

  Embed Forum conversations on a Lessons page

  Embed the Calendar on a Lessons page

  Enable Lessons subpage navigation in the Tool Menu

  Export Lessons content

  Import Lessons content

  Limit access to Lessons page items to groups

  Merge columns and sections to one block on a Lessons page

  Record an audio clip in the text editor

  Rename a Lessons page

  Reorder the placement of items on a Lessons Page

  Require completion of a Lessons item

  Require completion of a Lessons page

  Share video from my computer

  Share video from Universal Capture

  Upload content in a zip file on a Lessons page

  View the Index of Pages

  What is the Lessons tool?

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This page is adapted from an equivalent Sakai Community help article.

The original Sakai Community help article, unedited, is available at https://sakai.screenstepslive.com/s/sakai_help