Externe Tools einbinden
Add external tools
Goals:
This guide shows how to integrate functionalities of other systems into the course via the LTI interface.
Difficulty: easy
Valid from Moodle version 4.3
What are external tools?
An external tool is an activity in Moodle that supports the e-learning standard "LTI" (Learning Tools Interoperability). With this, functionalities of other systems can be integrated into a Moodle course via a clearly defined interface. An LTI-compliant learning content could, for example, include lecture videos in the course or provide access to a new activity type provided by an external provider. More information on LTI can be found under this link.
Note: Please be sure to contact your university's Moodle support if you would like to use a new LTI tool in your teaching!
Overview of the external tools
Call up the "External tools" overview by navigating to "LTI External tools" via "More" in the drop-down menu.
External Tools - Functions in the overview
You can view external tools that have been preconfigured by your university in the view.
A slider is available for display in the activity selection. If this is highlighted in blue, then this activity is displayed in the activity selection and can be added to the course.
Note: Please note that at some universities, functions such as adding new "external tools" or making changes in the "Show in activity chooser" column are blocked and therefore not available. For more information, please contact your Moodle support team.
Optional: Add a new LTI tool
If you want to add a new "external tool", it depends on the configuration of your Moodle website how how you can proceed here:
- Option 1: This function is blocked for you. In this case, please contact your Moodle support team.
- Option 2: You can create the new "external tool" yourself using the "Add tool" button. Please be sure to contact your university's Moodle support if you would like to use a new LTI tool in your teaching.
Optional: Configuration data of a new LTI tool
For the configuration of an "external tool", a tool URL, a user key, a public password, and customized parameters are usually required. These are generally provided by an external provider. For more information, please contact your Moodle support team.
Discuss the data protection settings with your Moodle support team as a matter of urgency, as they have to be logged in terms of the General Data Protection Regulation. Then define the "Data protection" section.
Finally, to create the "External Tool", click on "Save and display".
Add an external tool to the course
To add an "external tool" to your course, navigate back to the course. Switch on the edit mode and add as described in this guide the activity of your choice.
Adjust settings
Enter a name for the activity and optionally add a description or a grade.
Note: "Customized parameters" can be added under "Show more..." if required.
Finally, to create the "External Tool" and test the functionality, click on "Save and display".
Further information
If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact the relevant support facility at your university.
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