Setting Up the LTI 1.3 Integration

SchoolSpace's LTI 1.3 integration makes it easy for teachers to create and manage SchoolSpace worlds via Canvas.

To complete the integration, you'll need to:

Update the SchoolSpace Developer Key in Canvas

Update Canvas Settings

Update the SchoolSpace Dashboard

[Optional] Choose a Default Template for LTI Generated Worlds

Step 1: Update the SchoolSpace Developer Key in Canvas

1. In Canvas, click the Admin icon in the left sidebar.

2. Select an account (if applicable).

3. In the toolbar, click Developer Keys.

4. Click the blue + Developer Key button, then choose + LTI Key from the dropdown.

5. In the Method dropdown, change the option from Manual Entry to Paste JSON.

6. If necessary, delete the existing JSON in the LTI 1.3 Configuration box.

7. Open this URL in a new tab:

   https://internal.schoolspace.io/api/lti/config/canvas

8. Copy the entire JSON configuration (all the text) from that page.

9. Paste it into the LTI 1.3 Configuration box in Canvas.

10. Click Save.

Step 2: Update Canvas Settings

1. Return to the Developer Keys page in Canvas.

2. Under the Details column, copy the Client ID for the SchoolSpace developer key.

3. In the left sidebar, click Settings.

4. Select the Apps tab at the top of the page.

5. Click View App Configurations.

6. Locate the current SchoolSpace app.

7. Click the Settings (gear) icon on the far right.

8. Click Delete to remove the existing app.

9. Click the + App button at the top of the page.

10. In the Configuration Type dropdown, select By Client ID.

11. Paste the copied Client ID into the Client ID field.

12. Click Submit.

13. The new SchoolSpace LTI integration will appear in the app list.

14. Enable the app so it appears in the Course Navigation Menu.

Step 3: Update SchoolSpace Dashboard

1. Log in to any SchoolSpace world.

2. Click Settings  in the left sidebar.

3. Select World User Sessions (or any option that opens the SchoolSpace Dashboard in a new tab).

4. Switch to the SchoolSpace Dashboard tab in your browser.

5. In the purple sidebar, click Integrations.

    

6. Scroll down to the LTI Integration section and select Add LTI Integration. 

    

7. The LTI Integration Details page will open. Make the following updates:

   • In the LMS Platform dropdown, select Canvas.

   • In the Domain field, enter your Canvas domain

     (example: topia.instructure.com).

   • Paste the SchoolSpace developer key Client ID from Step 2: Update Canvas Settings into the Client ID field.

    

8. Click Add LTI Integration to save.

    

Optional: Choose a Default Template for LTI Generated Worlds

This step is optional and can be completed or changed at any time. Updating the default template will not affect your Canvas setup.

1. Log in to any SchoolSpace world.

2. Click Settings in the left sidebar.

3. Select World User Sessions (or any option that opens the SchoolSpace Dashboard in a new tab).

4. Switch to the SchoolSpace Dashboard tab in your browser.

5. In the purple sidebar, click Integrations.
   

    

6. Scroll to the LTI Integration section.

7. Click the pencil icon next to the Canvas integration to edit it.

8. Under Default Classroom Scene, select the scene you want to use as the default template. Every new world generated from Canvas will automatically start with this scene.