Learning Lemur integration with D2L/Brightspace via LTI

Outcome: By the end of this tutorial, you will have registered Learning Lemur as an LTI 1.3 tool in D2L Brightspace using Dynamic Registration and verified that instructors can select it when creating assignments.

Before you begin

Prerequisites

• You are familiar with D2L Brightspace administration.
• You understand basic LTI 1.3 concepts.
• You have received the Dynamic Registration Endpoint URL from Learning Lemur / Wiris.

Requirements

• D2L Brightspace Administrator access
• The Dynamic Registration Endpoint URL provided by Learning Lemur

Step 1 — Open External Learning Tools

Why: LTI tools must be registered at the administrator level before instructors can use them in courses.

1. Log in to D2L Brightspace with an administrator account
2. Go to Settings or Admin Tools (depending on your configuration)
3. Open External Learning Tools

Checkpoint: You are inside the External Learning Tools configuration area.

Step 2 — Register the tool using Dynamic Registration

Why: Dynamic Registration establishes the secure LTI 1.3 connection between D2L Brightspace and Learning Lemur.

1. Click Register Tool
2. Select Dynamic (Dynamic Registration)
3. Paste the Dynamic Registration Endpoint URL provided by WIRIS / Learning Lemur
4. Click Register

Expected observation: D2L displays the tool details retrieved from Learning Lemur.

Checkpoint: Learning Lemur appears in the list of registered External Learning Tools.

Step 3 — Review tool configuration

Why: Ensures the tool is properly configured and available to instructors.

1. Confirm the tool name appears as Learning Lemur (or your institutional naming standard)
2. Review visibility and deployment settings
3. Ensure the tool is enabled for the appropriate organizational units or courses

Checkpoint: The tool is active and enabled for the intended scope.

Step 4 — Verify the integration in a course

Why: Confirms that instructors can launch Learning Lemur when creating assignments.

1. Open a test course
2. Create a new Assignment
3. In the submission or assessment settings, choose the option to use an External Learning Tool
4. Confirm LearningLemur appears in the list
5. Select Learning Lemur and launch it

Expected observation: Learning Lemur launches inside D2L via LTI 1.3.

Checkpoint: Instructors can select and launch Learning Lemur from the Assignment creation workflow.

You're done

You now have Learning Lemur integrated with D2L Brightspace via LTI 1.3 using Dynamic Registration. Next, you can:

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Troubleshooting

• If Learning Lemur does not appear in External Learning Tools: Verify that the Dynamic Registration Endpoint URL was pasted correctly and that registration was completed successfully
• If the tool appears but cannot be selected in assignments: Ensure the tool is enabled for the relevant organizational units or courses
• If the LTI launch fails: Confirm that the Dynamic Registration Endpoint URL corresponds to the correct Learning Lemur deployment