D2L / Brightspace Integration
This guide shows you how to add a Criterial LTI tool to your Brightspace course.
Prerequisites
- Instructor or Administrator access to the course
- An app created in Criterial (you need the Launch URL)
Step 1: Access External Learning Tools
- Enter your course in Brightspace
- Go to Course Admin
- Find and click External Learning Tools
Step 2: Create a new LTI Link
- Click New Link
- Fill in the fields:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Your activity name (e.g. "Biology Quiz") |
| URL | Your Criterial Launch URL: https://lti.criterial.cc/lti/launch/YOUR-APP-ID |
| Visibility | Allow users to view this link |
| Security Settings | Send system username, Send user email |
- Click Save
Step 3: Add to course content
- Go to the module where you want the activity
- Click Add Existing Activities → External Learning Tools
- Select the tool you created
- Students will now see the activity in their module
Step 4: Verify
- Click the tool as Preview
- You should see your app with the "Powered by Criterial" badge
- Complete the test activity to verify grades are reported
Advanced Configuration (LTI 1.3)
For LTI 1.3 (recommended for production):
- Go to Manage Extensibility → LTI Advantage → Register Tool
- Use these values:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Domain | lti.criterial.cc |
| Redirect URLs | https://lti.criterial.cc/lti/launch13 |
| Login URL | https://lti.criterial.cc/lti/login |
| Keyset URL | https://lti.criterial.cc/api/auth/jwks |
- Enable: Deep Linking, Assignment and Grade Services
- Copy the Client ID and Deployment ID and send to your Criterial admin
Troubleshooting
- "Application not found": Verify the URL is correct and the app is active
- "Esta aplicación ya no está disponible": The teacher disabled the activity
- Grades not appearing: Verify "Assignment and Grade Services" is enabled