How do I install the Credentials LTI in Blackboard?
In the Blackboard LMS, the Credentials LTI allows instructors to award badges, subscribe learners to a pathway, and view learner progress. As a Blackboard system administrator, you can install the LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool and the REST API in your Blackboard account.
Open Administrator Panel
In the navigation menu, click the Admin link.
Open LTI Tool Providers
In the Administrator Panel, locate the Integrations section [1] and click the LTI Tool Providers link [2].
Open Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool
To add the Credentials LTI, click the Register LTI 1.3/Advantage Tool link.
Enter Client ID
In the Client ID field, enter the Client ID for your regional server[1], then click the Submit button [2].
- United States: fc137814-b079-40b6-ac59-0d850c26c5de
- Europe: 914f5374-455c-4ae8-8861-d96c1cb37f1a
- Canada: a1e07c13-9817-420b-8b73-137352e7a0d5
- Australia: b5f77aa4-dd84-4b70-b40a-5521906052a0
Enable LTI 1.3 Tool
To enable the LTI 1.3 Tool, click the Approved radio button.
Apply Recommended Tool Settings
In the User Fields to Send section, ensure the Role in Courses, Name, and Email Address checkboxes are selected [1]. To allow access, click the Yes radio button for the Allow grade service access and Allow Memberships Service Access options [2]. Click the Submit button [3].
Approve the Credentials LTI 1.3 Tool
To approve the LTI, click the checkbox next to the name [1]. Hover over the name, click the Options menu [2] and then click the Approve link [3].
Note: If the Tool Status is already set to Approved, you can skip this step.
Return to Administrator Panel
To return to the Administrator Panel, click the Administrator Panel link.
Open Rest API Integrations
In the Administrator Panel, locate the Integrations section [1] and click the REST API Integrations link [2].
Create Integration
To create the REST API Tool for the Credentials LTI, click the Create Integration link.
Enter Application ID
Enter the application ID for your regional server into the Application ID field [1].
- United States: fc137814-b079-40b6-ac59-0d850c26c5de
- Europe: 914f5374-455c-4ae8-8861-d96c1cb37f1a
- Canada: a1e07c13-9817-420b-8b73-137352e7a0d5
- Australia: b5f77aa4-dd84-4b70-b40a-5521906052a0
To specify a Learn User, click the Browse button [2].
Specify a Learn User
To search for a specific Learn user, use the drop-down menus or search field [1], and click the Go button [2].
Locate and click the radio button next to the desired Learn user [3] and click the Submit button [4].
Note: If you specify a Learn User who is later removed from the Blackboard instance, you must specify a new Learn User. We recommend creating a unique user who has the following system permissions:
- Read access to course content, memberships, and grade book.
- Course/Organization (Content Areas) > View Material Settings
- Course/Organization Control Panel (Grade Center) > View Attempts
- Course/Organization Control Panel (Grade Center) > View Grade Center Items and Settings
- Course/Organization Control Panel (Grade Center) > View Grades
- Course/Organization Control Panel (Tools) > Tests, Surveys, and Pools > Tests
- Course/Organization Control Panel (Users and Groups) > Users
- Read-only access to the Content System filesystem
Apply Recommended REST API Integration Settings
To allow access, click the Yes radio button for the End User Access and Authorize to Act As User options [1]. Click the Submit button [2].
Open Course and Institution Tools
To view the Credentials LTI, navigate to a course in your Blackboard account.
In the Details & Actions menu [1], in the Books & Tools section, click the View course & institution tools link [2]
Add Credentials LTI To Course
To add the Credentials LTI to a course, click the Add button.
