LTIs or Third-party tools in Brightspace provide additional functionality for courses within the platform. All currently deployed LTIs are catalogued in the All Third-Party Tools guide. Any LTI that is not currently listed must be vetted for possible integration with Brightspace before it’s implemented. Below is a high-level overview of the process from the initial request through Product Governance approval.
In this step, a faculty member identifies an LTI need and completes the LTI Intake form. The form requires the LTI name, justification for the LTI, and the date by which the LTI is needed among other crucial information.
In this step, the respective DA vets the LTI request, confirms funding, and initiates the review processes. All new LTIs must undergo an accessibility review, a security/architecture review, and a third-party review. DAs should refer to the DA Net New LTI Request Process guide for a full breakdown of the DA step.
In this step, the LTI Implementation team evaluates information from the DA and confirms that the LTI is ready for a decision from the Governance Committee. Accessibility, security/architecture, and third-party review cycles may extend into this step.
In this step, the DA presents the LTI to the Governance Committee so that the committee can evaluate all information and make a final decision. The accessibility, security/architecture, and third-party review cycles must conclude prior to the Governance Committee meeting.