Canvas - Adding LTI External Tool to an Assignment

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Canvas - Adding LTI External Tool to an Assignment

Below are the steps for adding an LTI external tool to an assignment in Canvas.

Step 1:   Navigate to the Course where you need to create an assignment.

Step 2:  Click Assignments from the left navigation.

Step 3:   Click on + Assignment in the top right corner of the page.

Step 4:  Fill in the basic details of the Assignment. 

  • Assignment Name
  • Description

Step 5:    Scroll down to Submission Type and choose External Tool.

Step 6:    Under Submission Type click the Find button.

Step 7:   In the Configure External Tool popup, locate and click the VirtualJobShadow tool, select the Load in a new tab checkbox, and click Select

IMPORTANT:   You MUST select the "Load in a new tab" checkbox or the application will not work.

Step 8:   Save & Publish the assignment as needed.  The assignment will work as a login mechanism for students into VirtualJobShadow.com.