Setting up LTI 1.3 in Blackboard

Integrating LTI 1.3 (Learning Tools Interoperability) into Blackboard can enhance the learning experience by seamlessly connecting external tools and applications. If you're looking to set up LTI 1.3 in Blackboard, this article provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth configuration process. From registering the application in the Blackboard Developer Portal to creating placements, we'll walk you through each stage, enabling you to harness the full potential of LTI 1.3 and leverage its benefits within your Blackboard environment.

• If migrating from LTI 1.1 to LTI 1.3 follow these steps first: Migrating from LTI 1.0/1.1 to 1.3 in Blackboard

First, go to your group’s management dashboard.

Click on 'More Tools' and then 'LTI.'

You will then see the below LTI Configuration screen.

In the new tab Register 'GivePulse App' within Blackboard Developer Portal.

1. 1. If you do not have an existing account, make sure to sign-up.
   2. If you do have an account, you will need to log in.

Select 'Register a New Application' and complete the following:

1. 1. Application Name: GivePulse
   2. Description: GivePulse

Copy and paste the domain field from the LTI Configuration page you opened earlier. Turn on the 'My Integration supports LTI 1.3' toggle. Copy the OIDC Connect Initialization from GivePulse and paste this value into the Blackboard Login Initiation URL field. Copy the OIDC Redirect from GivePulse and paste this value into the Blackboard Tool Redirect URL(s) field. Copy the Keyset URL from GivePulse and paste this value into the Blackboard Tool JWKS URL field. See the image below for an example on what it should look like completed.

Once this is completed, set the Signing Algorithm to RS256 within Blackboard. Click on the 'Register Application,' and when completed successfully, you will see the below screen:

• Copy the Application ID from Blackboard (Please note we will use this same value again shortly).
• Paste this value into the 'Client ID' field in GivePulse.
• Fill out all the other fields in GivePulse using the values you got from the above screen.
• In a new tab, open Blackboard and login as a Blackboard Admin.
• Navigate to 'Admin Panel' and click on 'LTI Tool Providers' under the 'Integrations' tab.
• Click 'Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool.'
• Client ID: Use the 'Application ID' we got from the previous section
• Click 'Submit' and continue.
• Set 'Tool Status' to 'Approved.'
• Check all 'User Fields to Send.'
• Copy the 'Deployment ID' value from Blackboard, and paste this value into the 'Deployment ID' field within GivePulse and click on the 'Save' button.
• In Blackboard, click 'Submit' and expand the menu by hovering on the tool’s name or by clicking the drop down arrow to the right.
• Select 'Manage Placements' and 'Create Placements.'

• Fill out the details as shown in the above screenshots. Click 'Submit.'
• Your GivePulse LTI Tool is ready to use on 'Course Navigation.'

If you have any questions, please Submit a Support Ticket.