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IMS Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) v1.0 provides a single framework or standard way of integrating rich learning applications -- in LTI called Tools -- with platforms like learning management systems, portals, or other systems from which applications can be launched—called Tool Consumers.



The basic use case behind the development of the LTI specification is to allow the seamless connection of web-based, externally hosted applications and content, or Tools (from simple communication applications like chat, to domain-specific learning environments for complex subjects like math or science) to platforms that present them to users. In other words, if you have an interactive assessment application or virtual chemistry lab, it can be securely connected to learning/course management systems, portals, etc. in standard ways without having to develop and maintain custom integrations.



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The Benefits of LTI


  • Increases options for students and instructors when selecting learning applications.

  • Reduces development costs for Tool Providers to develop custom integrations with many LMSs.

  • Reduces support costs for institutions, LMS vendors and Tool Providers coming from a more - clearly defined interface between the LMS and the Tool.

  • Protects the LMS from poorly written proprietary tool integrations.

  • Enables software as a service (SaaS), fast becoming prevalent in all segments of the market.

  • Enables mash-ups of applications within the learning system or portal.

  • Allows common tools to be used across multiple LMS systems.

  • Ultimately spurs the kind of innovation that improves education.

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Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 Public Draft
IMS is developing Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) to allow remote tools and content to be integrated into a Learning Management System (LMS). Note that Basic LTI and LTI have been combined into just Learning Tools Interoperability.

Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 Public Draft is available for public comment. Version 1.1 of LTI includes updates and clarifications as well as support for an outcomes service.




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IMS Global Learning Consortium Announces Conformance Certification for Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 with Learning Outcomes

( 02/05/2012 )
Widely Used Technical Standard for Interoperable Educational Applications Finalizes Conformance for Latest Version

Lake Mary, Florida, USA - 1 May 2012 -


IMS Global Learning Consortium today announced conformance certification for the latest version of one of its most widely adopted technical standards: Learning Tools  Interoperability (LTI). LTI provides a common way to plug applications into learning management software or other learning platforms. It replaces custom APIs (application programming interfaces) required for each such platform, thereby reducing the number of custom integrations required for application developers, learning platforms and IT (information Technology) support staff. LTI provides a rapid and safe way to integrate innovative learning applications and content for seamless access by students and teachers, handling launching, single sign-on authorization and passing of context information.


 

LTI v1.1 enables interoperable passing of learning outcomes data. This means that the learning platform can provide a single place for teachers and students to see results information across a wide set of learning tools and content used within a course or across a degree program,making it easier to assess progress in an actionable way.


 

A large number of suppliers have been shipping the outcomes feature for about 12 months now, but conformance certification for IMS supported by the IMS community has just recently been finalized.


 

IMS conformance certification for LTI is supported by the IMS Common Cartridge & LTI Alliance at http://www.imsglobal.org/cc/alliance.html. IMS is leading a 1-day workshop on May 17 in Toronto on implementing Common Cartridge and LTI in conjunction with the Learning Impact conference: http://www.imsglobal.org/learningimpact2012/agenda.html. IMS certified products are listed at imscert.org.


 

"LTI has broken down the barriers to rapid, safe and seamless integration and is enabling very large deployments of innovative e-textbooks and learning tools in a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost prior to LTI,” commented Dr. Rob Abel, Chief Executive of IMS "Now with outcomes support we are looking forward to breaking down the barriers to data that can help faculty, students and institutions achieve better results.”


 

Want to Learn about Learning Tools Interoperability?

 

Join us at the Creating Enterprise Aware, Multiplatform Apps with IMS Interoperability Workshop at Learning Impact 2012. Discover how to manipulate keys and secrets for Tool Consumers and Providers, how to create launch requests and hear many best practice details to make your project from planning to implementation run smoothly. Join us at the developer's workshop at Learning Impact 2012

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Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 Public Draft Released

( 09/12/2011 )
Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 Public Draft is available for public comment
IMS is developing Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) to allow remote tools and content to be integrated into a Learning Management System (LMS). Note that Basic LTI and LTI have been combined into just Learning Tools Interoperability.

Learning Tools Interoperability v1.1 Public Draft is available for public comment. Version 1.1 of LTI includes updates and clarifications as well as support for an outcomes service.

Public comments and questions may be posted at http://www.imsglobal.org/community/forum/categories.cfm?catid=44&flcache=2452777&entercat=y

Overview of Basic LTI:

http://www.vimeo.com/14100773

This is a recorded presentation about the IMS Basic Learning Tools Interoperability standard from imsglobal.org. This talk gives a high-level technical overview of Basic LTI and talks about how Basic LTI connects to IMS Common Cartridge (CC) and IMS Learning Information Services (LIS). This also talks about the status of market adoption amongst the LMS vendors and tool providers.

 
Conformance:

The IMS Common Cartridge Accredited Profile Management Group has also approved the Basic LTI conformance tests. Members, Affiliates and Common Cartridge & Learning Tools Interoperability Alliance participants have access to the tests in the Common Cartridge & Learning Tools Interoperability Alliance. Comments, Questions and support for LTI is available for Members, Affiliates and Common Cartridge & Learning Tools Interoperability Alliance participants is available in the Alliance.

More info:

http://www.imsglobal.org/lti/index.html
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