Canvas LTI Approval Process FAQ

There is an LTI approval process for all tool requests for addition to Canvas. The approval process for each LTI will be reviewed in the areas of accessibility, security, legal, and cost (if applicable). 

FAQ

What is an LTI?

Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) is a standard set of specifications for allowing third-party learning applications to integrate with educational platforms. Third-party LTI integration enables the application to connect to Canvas.

What is the reviewing process?

Each LTI will be reviewed in the areas of accessibility, security, legal, and cost (if applicable). LTIs that duplicate current services will likely not be approved.

When do I need to request an LTI?

You should submit your requests as soon as possible as it could take 2-4 weeks to vet each tool. Each tool will be added once it has been fully vetted. There is no guarantee that it will be available for a certain semester. You should request a tool as early as possible to give DLS time to vet it. DLS will take requests for tools year-round. However, the 2 weeks before the semester starts, is an IT freeze period where we will not be adding new LTI’s to Canvas. 

When will the faculty be notified of approval?

As soon as a tool passes the vetting process, you will be notified if it has been approved.

What happens if my LTI is not approved?

If your LTI is not approved, you will be notified of the reasons that the LTI failed approval and alternate options will be offered (if applicable).

How do I request an LTI?

Complete the required information about the LTI on the LTI Request Form.

Who pays for an LTI?

If an LTI has a cost associated, the cost is the responsibility of the user or department making the request. Some tools that have campus wide usage and impact will be considered for central funding.

Will an approved LTI stay available?

LTIs will be reviewed every 2 years. Any LTIs found with no to minimal usage during the review will be slated for removal from the approved list. For free LTI tools, a change in cost will trigger an immediate review of the LTI.

Who supports an LTI?

DLS will only support campus-wide approved tools. For all other LTI support, the vendor would need to be contacted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know, dls@arcadia.edu