Reasons to Connect an LMS
EditMentor can connect to popular LMS systems like Canvas and Blackboard using the LTI protocol. Connecting via LTI allows you to instantly:
Set up your classrooms
Create new student accounts (they enter through the LMS)
Collect scores.
Students will not need to create or manage their own EditMentor accounts. They only interact with the LMS.
Connect Via LTI
EditMentor uses LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) protocol to connect to popular LMS solutions. There are two types of LTI.
LTI 1.1 Description
An early version of the LTI standard enabling basic integrations between learning management systems (LMS) and external educational tools. Teachers can set this up without the need of the school's IT support staff, however, we recommend involving them for a brief call with our support staff.
LTI 1.3 Description
The latest version of the LTI standard, designed for secure, seamless integration between Learning Management Systems (LMS) and third-party educational tools. It features enhanced security, single sign on, reliable grade passback, and an assignment picker, making creating assignments much simpler.
LTI 1.3 requires a call with your school's LMS IT staff. It is the best way to integrate EditMentor.
Specific Integrations with LMS Tools
Google Classroom - (Coming soon)
Canvas LTI 1.3 Integration with EditMentor
Schoology LTI 1.1 Integration with EditMentor
Other LMS Tools
Most other LMS tools like Blackboard and D2L have LTI connections. If your school needs help setting up one of these tools, please reach out to our support team.
LMS Keys
LMS connections require a secret key and an organization key. To find yours, visit your profile.
Then press Basic Information. Your keys will be listed there.
If you can't find your keys for any reason, please find us in the chat, or contact [email protected].
Share Lessons With Students through LMS
To share a lesson with your students, press "play as student" on any lesson.
Visit your browser's address bar and copy the link. It should end with the word "play."
Paste the link into your LMS.
You can save time by downloading all the lesson play links from a course by hovering over the course and finding the download button.
Global Grid For Learning (GG4L)
We've partnered with the Global Grid for Learning (GG4L), a public benefit corporation that is free for schools to use, to offer single sign-on (SSO). Students log into GG4L with one password and access all of the apps your school has ordered, without needing to log in to each one separately.