How to build LTI-A external URLs from Realize


In the steps below, you will learn how to use the Savvas External Tool URL generator spreadsheet to create LTI-A external tool links from Savvas Realize. With the URLs, you can then quickly build your assignments in Canvas without having to open the Realize Discover external tool within Canvas.

Step by step instructions with videos

Download the below Excel spreadsheet or save it to your Google Drive by clicking the open link on the upper right or be using the link below. 

You will use this to copy and paste the content from Realize you want to add to your course in Canvas.

Savvas LTI-A Extneral Tool Generator.xlsx

Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n7orifee1swuWr7SoRZYRH0ky5g1LlZR/view

Note: If you use Google you can make a copy and save it to your own Google Drive or you can download the spreadsheet as shown below:

2. Create one sample Canvas assignment the "normal way"

Next you will need to prepare the spreadsheet with the Savvas program you will be working with. In the video below, you will be guided on how to create a sample assignment in Canvas and then how to copy and paste the external tool URL into the spreadsheet.

3. Use Realize to build your list of content you want to add

In this step, you will go to Savvas Realize and use the Table of Content to cut and paste the Savvas assignments that you want to add to your course.

3. Create the assignments in Canvas

In the next video, you will see how quick and easy it is to build the assignments in Canvas with the data you gathered in the spreadsheet.