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.