Configuring Edfinity as an external tool in D2L Brightspace (Administrator's guide)

Choose one of the two options below to create a register a tool.

Register a tool for Edfinity in Brightspace

Choose one of the two options below to register a tool.

Option 1: Dynamic registration

This option saves time and reduces the risk of errors.

1. Log in as an administrator.
2. From the top-right gear menu, select Manage Extensibility.
3. Select LTI Advantage from the tabs.
4. Select the Register Tool button.
5. Select Dynamic for the tool registration type.
6. For the tool initiation registration endpoint, use this value:
   https://edfinity.com/ltia/registration/dynamic
7. Select Configure Deployment.
8. Select Register.
9. Select Click to Continue to finish the process.

Option 2: Manual registration

Use this option if the above method fails, or if your are more familiar with this approach.

First, register Edfinity as a tool in Brightspace.

1. Log in as an administrator.
2. From the top-right gear menu, choose Manage Extensibility.
3. Select LTI Advantage from the tabs.
4. Select the Register Tool button.
5. Select Standard Tool for registration type.
6. For the tool parameters, use these values:
   • Name: Edfinity
   • Description: (Optional)
   • Domain: https://edfinity.com
   • Redirect URLs: https://edfinity.com/ltia/launches
   • OpenID Connect Login URL: https://edfinity.com/ltia/login_initiations
   • Target Link URI: https://edfinity.com/ltia/launches
   • Keyset URL: https://edfinity.com/ltia/jwks
   • Extensions: Assignment and Grade Services, Deep Linking
   • Roles: Send Institution Role
7. Select Save. (Don't close yet.)

Next, register a tool for Brightspace in Edfinity

1. If you don't already have one, sign up for an Edfinity account. For account type, choose Educator. 
2. In your browser, go to https://edfinity.com/ltia/registration.
3. Specify the following:
   1. Platform Root URL = <Copy the "Issuer" from your Brightspace tool>
   2. Client ID = <Copy the "Client Id" from Brightspace tool>
   3. Key Set URL = <Copy the "Brightspace Keyset URL" from Brightspace tool>
   4. Authorization Token URL = <Copy the "Brightspace OAuth2 Access Token URL" from Brightspace tool>
   5. Authorization Login URL = <Copy the "OpenID Connect Authentication Endpoint" from Brightspace tool>
4. Click Save.

2. Add the Edfinity tool to a Brightspace course

1. Log in as an administrator.
2. From the top-right gear menu, choose External Learning Tool.
3. Select LTI Advantage from the tabs.
4. Select the New Deployment button.
5. Specify the following: 
   • Tool = <Choose the tool from the first step>
   • Name = Edfinity
   • Description: (Optional)
   • Extensions: Assignment and Grade Services, Deep Linking
   • Security Settings: Org Unit Information, User Information (all), Link Information (both)
   • Configuration Settings: Open as External Resource, Grades created by LTI will be included in Final Grade
6. SelectSave and Close

Ensure the deployment is shared with the correct org units and courses.

3. Configure deep linking (optional)

1. Log in as an administrator.
2. From the top-right gear menu, select "Manage Extensibility"
3. Select "LTI Advantage" from the tabs.
4. Search and open your Edfinity deployment.
5. Select the View Links link at the bottom of the page.
6. Select the New Link button and enter the deeplink LTI details:
   • Name: Edfinity Content Links
   • URL: https://edfinity.com/ltia/deep_link
   • Description: Edfinity Content Links
   • Type: Deeplinking Quick Link
   • Width: 1200
   • Height: 800
   • Click Save and Close