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The external tool is an activity module supporting LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). It is similar to SCORM as a standard for educational objects, but instead of being a package of content that is uploaded to Moodle, LTI is a way of integrating the functionality provided by another system into your course. | The external tool is an activity module supporting LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). It is similar to SCORM as a standard for educational objects, but instead of being a package of content that is uploaded to Moodle, LTI is a way of integrating the functionality provided by another system into your course. | ||
==How can I get my external tool activity to display on the Dashboard in the Course overview block?== | |||
Set an 'Expect completed by' date in the [[Activity completion]] section in the External tool settings. | |||
==What version of LTI is supported by the external tool?== | |||
In Moodle 2.8 onwards, the external tool [[:dev:LTI 2 support|supports LTI 2.0]]. The external tool in Moodle 3.0 includes support for the LTI Memberships service. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=7978 | *[http://webmaster.dearbornschools.org/2012/10/25/wordpress-and-moodle-lti-stepsheet-and-tutorial-for-setup/ Wordpress and LTI tutorial] by Chris Kenniburg | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqezqc3ukhM&feature=youtu.be&a IMS LTI demo] by Gavin Henrick | |||
* [http://www.somerandomthoughts.com/blog/2011/11/28/moodle-2-supports-connecting-to-ims-lti-tools/ Moodle 2.2 will support connecting to IMS LTI tools] blog post by Gavin Henrick | |||
*[http://vimeo.com/8073453 Video explaining LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)] from Charles Severance | |||
Forum discussions | |||
* [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=261527 Adding LTI 2.0 support] | |||
* [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=345003 Moodle Cloud https won't connect with an LTI with http location] | |||
==Any further questions?== | |||
Please post in the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=7978 LTI and Moodle forum] on moodle.org | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:09, 22 May 2019
What is the External tool?
The external tool is an activity module supporting LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). It is similar to SCORM as a standard for educational objects, but instead of being a package of content that is uploaded to Moodle, LTI is a way of integrating the functionality provided by another system into your course.
How can I get my external tool activity to display on the Dashboard in the Course overview block?
Set an 'Expect completed by' date in the Activity completion section in the External tool settings.
What version of LTI is supported by the external tool?
In Moodle 2.8 onwards, the external tool supports LTI 2.0. The external tool in Moodle 3.0 includes support for the LTI Memberships service.
See also
- Wordpress and LTI tutorial by Chris Kenniburg
- IMS LTI demo by Gavin Henrick
- Moodle 2.2 will support connecting to IMS LTI tools blog post by Gavin Henrick
- Video explaining LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) from Charles Severance
Forum discussions
Any further questions?
Please post in the LTI and Moodle forum on moodle.org
