D2L/BrightSpace- Creating the External Tool

Creating the External Tool in D2L/Brightspace, For Use In Assignments

  • Login as the D2L Administrator
  • Navigate to the following page (In the ADMINISTRATION block):

► Site administration / ► External Learning Tools

 

Click Manage Tool Providers.

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Click New Tool Provider.

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Configure the tool as follows:

  • Launch Point - https://lti.taskstream.com
  • Secret - to be copied and pasted from Outcomes Assessment Projects.
  • Use custom tool consumer information instead of default - CHECK
  • Key - to be copied and pasted from Outcomes Assessment Projects.
  • Allow users to use this tool provider - CHECK
  • Security Settings - CHECK ALL
  • Select org units to make tool provider available to.

 

Click Save and Close.

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After creating the external tool, click the link below for instructions on setting up the assignment link.

D2L/Brightspace- Assignment Link Creation

 

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