IT provides robust connections in Brightspace with third-party Learning Tools Interoperability (LTIs) so your online and hybrid course can provide novel and engaging learning experiences.
Application Time-Line
These external applications are not part of the base Brightspace software and require review prior to integration. In 2023 LTIs are being updated from version 1.1 to 1.3 and new LTI integrations require 1.3. The requestor submits an application that’s queued for committee review 3x a year: January, May, and August. The time between application to finalized integration depends on factors such as (but not limited to) tool complexity, vendor time, department availability, and the queue. Approved tools are subject to prioritization by the CIO and can take anywhere from 2-weeks to 6-months.
Why a review process?
In order to protect students, faculty, URI, and ensure system integrity, IT performs a standard review of all third party tools prior to approval for integration. URI must comply with laws and policy pertaining to faculty intellectual property rights, The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), financial risks, legal requirements, contractual policy, security compliance, and system limitations.
Application Process
Requests utilize the InfoReady Review online proposal management system. This platform facilitates the submission, review and approval processes. Be aware that InfoReady uses ‘Competition’ terminology, in the context of grant processes, and in this case simply refers to the Review process.
Create and submit a Brightspace integration application
Be prepared to provide essential and expanded details about the tool you’re applying for – your vendor can help you answer many of the questions. Files may be uploaded. Tools with more users are more likely to be approved by the committee. Group applications for a tool by multiple faculty and/or departments receive higher priority due to higher impact. A separate application must be submitted for each integration being requested, even if they are from one vendor.
Detailed Directions:
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Integrated Tool List & Status
3Play Media
Tool: Closed captioning and accessibility
Vendor: 3Play Media
Usage: URI Central
Link:Accessibility information
Is Student PII collected?: Coming soon
How long is data retained?: Coming soon
Auralia
Tool: Learning Platform
Vendor: Rising Software
Usage: Music Department
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Indefinite
Canvas Badges (Badgr)
Tool: Badging System. Formerly Badgr, but bought by Canvas in 2023.
Vendor: Instructure
Usage: URI Cenral
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Coming soon
How long is data retained?: Coming soon
Codon
Tool: Codon learning platform
Vendor: Codon Learning
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: 5 years
Eartrainer
Tool: Learning platform
Vendor: Eartrainer.io
Usage: Music Department
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: 3 years
Eli Review
Tool: Peer review and feedback platform
Vendor: Eli Review
Usage: Select Colleges/Departments
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Indefinitely
ExamSoft
Tool: Evaluation and learning platform
Vendor: Turnitin
Usage: Select Colleges/Departments
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Duration of contract
Google Apps/Assignments
Tool: Productivity tools and storage
Vendor: Google
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
IDEA Course Evaluation
Tool: Course evaluation tool
Vendor: Campus Labs
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Office of the Provost
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Duration of contract
Inclusive Access – Verba Connect
Tool: Inclusive access learning platform
Vendor: Verba Vital Source
Usage: URI Central
Is Student PII collected?: Coming soon
How long is data retained?: Coming soon
InQuizitive
Tool: Norton textbook and learning platform
Vendor: Norton
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
MatLab
Tool: MatLab Platform
Vendor: MathWorks
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
McGraw-Hill Connect
Tool: McGraw-Hill textbook and learning platform
Vendor: McGraw-Hill
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
MindTap
Tool: Cengage textbook and learning platform
Vendor: Cengage Unlimited
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
Musition
Tool: Learning platform
Vendor: Rising Software
Usage: Music Department
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Indefinite
Office 365 & One Drive
Tool: Productivity tools and storage
Vendor: Microsoft
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Coming soon
How long is data retained?: Coming soon
Panopto
Tool: Video platform
Vendor: Panopto
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Depends on content
How long is data retained?: Duration of contract
Pearson MyLab & Mastering
Tool: Pearson textbook and learning platform
Vendor: Pearson Education
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
Poll Everywhere
Tool: Live polling and active learning
Vendor: Poll Everywhere
Usage: Select Colleges/Departments
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Indefinitely
ReadSpeaker
Tool: Accessibility software
Vendor: ReadSpeaker
Usage: URI Central
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: 30 days
Respondus
Tool: Lockdown Browser & Monitor
Vendor: Respondus
Usage: College of Nursing, or by class-by-class approval – see that process here.
Link: URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
Sage Vantage
Tool: Sage textbook and learning platform
Vendor: Sage Publishing
Usage: Student Paid
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: 1 year
Starfish
Tool: Student success platform
Vendor: Hobsons
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Coming soon
How long is data retained?: Coming soon
Top Hat
Tool: Engagement/assessment solution
Vendor: Top Hat
Usage: Student Paid
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Duration of contract
Turning/echo360
Tool: Engagement/assessment solution
Vendor: Turning Technologies
Usage: Student Paid
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies
Watermark
Tool: Learning platform
Vendor: Watermark
Usage: College of Education
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Duration of contract
WebEx
Tool: Video conferencing
Vendor: Cisco
Usage: URI Central
Link:URI Service Page
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: 1 year
YouTube
Tool: Video platform
Vendor: Google
Usage: URI Central
Is Student PII collected?: Yes
How long is data retained?: Varies