LTI (learning tools interoperability) external tools are web applications integrated with Moodle with their own features. This allows for grade information to be passed from one platform to the other, and import rosters so students can access external tools directly through Moodle.

More information can be found in Moodle's "LTI External tools" documentation.

This article provides an overview of licensed and unlicensed LTI External Tools available for use in Moodle.

Overview of LTI External Tools

The majority of the LTI tools can be enabled using the instructions in the "Managing LTI External Tools in Moodle" article. Some LTI tools, such as WeBWorK, are managed using the instructions in the "Activating WolfWare Tools" article.

When a course is copied between academic years (for example, from Spring 2024 to Summer 2025), tool links can become non-functional and may require manual re-linking. To re-link an external tool following a course copy, see the "Re-linking External Tools in Moodle" article.

Some tools are managed and can be supported by the LearnTech Help Desk, while other tools (primarily publisher "courseware") are managed by their support centers.

DELTA-Supported LTI Tools

The tools supported by DELTA (and campus partners) are:

• Google Assignments
  • Google Assignments provides a back-and-forth workflow for assessment using Google Drive files and tools. 
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Google Assignments" article.
• Gradescope
  • Gradescope provides options for digitally grading paper assessments.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Gradescope" article.
• Panopto
  • Panopto is a video content hosting and sharing platform. 
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Panopto at NC State" article.
• Perusall
  • Perusall is a social annotation and communication tool, with dynamic grading assistance and access to a library of texts.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Perusall" article.
• PlayPosit
  • PlayPosit is a tool that enables interactivity and secure control over video content in a course. 
  • To get started, see the "Overview of PlayPosit" article.
• Turnitin
  • Turnitin is a tool that provides citation guidance and a "similarity report" for submitted documents.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Turnitin at NC State" article.
• Top Hat
  • Top Hat is a synchronous question-and-response system with geolocation-based attendance tracking.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Top Hat" article.
• Course Ready - VitalSource
  • VitalSource is a tool used to manage and provide access to course texts from the NC State Bookstore as part of the Course Ready program.
  • For more information, see Wolfpack Outfitter's "Course Ready FAQ" page.
• VoiceThread
  
  •  VoiceThread is a tool that enables asynchronous presentation and discussion using web media, such as documents, audio, video, and more.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of VoiceThread" article.
• WeBWorK
  • WeBWorK is a free math/science homework system integrated with WolfWare that enables problem-set creation.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of WeBWorK" article.
• Wooclap
  • Wooclap is an active polling and interactive questionnaire system that provides synchronous and asynchronous participation options.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Wooclap" article.
• Yellowdig
  •  Yellowdig is a tool that provides a gamified discussion platform valuable for curating community in a course.
  • To get started, see the "Overview of Yellowdig" article.

For more information on any of these tools, review additional articles for that tool on the DELTA Knowledge Base.

If a topic or technical issue for one of these tools is not covered in DELTA's Knowledge Base, or for further support integrating one of these tools in a Moodle course, contact the LearnTech Help Desk at learntech@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7094, or via the Get Help form.

Vendor-Supported LTI Tools

These tools are not licensed or supported by DELTA, and the vendor's support teams should be engaged for training and technical assistance.

Vendor-supported LTI tools available are:

• Access Pearson
  • Access Pearson provides access to Pearson courseware and digital materials. (Vendor supported)
  • See Pearson's "Contact Support" page for a help request form.
• ALEKS
  • ALEKS is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses for STEM subjects and more. (Vendor supported)
  • See McGraw Hill's "ALEKS Support Home Page" site for articles and a contact form.
• Allele
  • Allele is an online learning platform for medical education.
  • See Allele's "Learning & Resources" documentation for support articles.
• Cengage (including WebAssign) 
  • Cengage provides access to publisher content, learning activities, and assignments. (Vendor supported)
  • See Cengage's "Higher Education Instructor Help" page for articles and contact information.
• LingroHub
  • LingroHub is a tool that provides resources for language learning. (Vendor supported)
  • See LingroLearning's "Technical Support" page for a help request form.
• LinkedIn Learning
  • LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers a variety of courses for professional development. (Vendor supported)
  • See Linkedin's "Learning Help" page for articles and chat support.
• Macmillan Content & Macmillan LTI Tools 
  • Macmillan Content and Macmillan LTI tools provide access to MacMillan's digital content and courseware. (Vendor supported)
  • See Macmillan's "Contact Us & FAQs" page for a knowledge base and support contacts.
• MATLAB Grader
  • MATLAB Grader offers access to MATLAB assignments and coding activities. (Vendor supported)
  • See MATLAB's "MATLAB Grader Documentation" portal for articles.
• McGraw Hill & McGraw Hill SIMnet LTIA
  • McGraw Hill and McGraw Hill SIMnet LTIA provide publisher content, assessments, training materials, and simulations. (Vendor supported)
  • See the "McGraw Hill Support Center" page for articles and support by product.
• myBusinessCourse
  • myBusinessCourse is a tool that offers online training and assessments for business classes. (Vendor supported)
  • See myBusinessCourse's "Contact Us" page for a help request form.
• OLI - Torus
  • Torus is a an open-source content authoring and delivery platform. (Vendor supported)
  • See OLI Torus's "Overview" documentation for details and tutorials.
• Oxford Learning Link
  • Learning Link connects Oxford University Press textbooks with interactive content and other activities. (Vendor supported)
  • See Oxford Learning Link's "Help & Support" page for help articles and a contact form.
• Packback
  • Packback is an online discussion platform with automated grading and moderation. (Vendor supported)
  • See Packback's "How can we help you?" page for articles and a support email. 
• Piazza
  • Piazza is an online discussion platform designed to help students ask and answer questions and interact with peers. (Vendor supported)
  • See Piazza's Support Center for articles and a support email/phone.
• Pressbooks
  • Pressbooks is a tool that gives students access to digital books and other educational resources. (Vendor supported)
  • See Pressbook's "Support Guides" page for user guides and a help desk contact.
• Realizeit
  • Realizeit is an adaptive learning platform that provides a personalized learning experience for each student. (Vendor supported)
  • See Realizeit's "Support" page for a help request form.
• SAGE Vantage
  • SAGE Vantage is a tool that provides students with access to SAGE etexts and interactive digital content. (Vendor supported)
  • See Sage Vantage's "Support" page for articles and a incident form.
• SmarterProctoring
  • SmarterProctoring offers a secure platform for administering proctored exams.
  • See SmarterProctoring's "Help Center" page for support articles.
• Stukent
  • Stukent is a tool that provides educational materials and simulations to help students apply course concepts. (Vendor supported)
  • See Stukent's "Support Team" page for a help desk contact and articles.
• VHLCentral
  • VHLCentral is a tool that provides students with course materials on language and literacy learning. (Vendor supported)
  • See Vista Higher Learning's "Support Center" page for articles and a help request form.
• W. W. Norton
  
  • W. W. Norton provides access to publisher courseware and digital content. (Vendor supported)
  • See W.W. Norton's "Tech Support" page for FAQs and a support request contact.
• Wiley Plus
  • Wiley Plus is a tool that provides students with online materials, assignments, and assessments. (Vendor supported)
  • See WileyPLUS's "Support" page for articles and a contact form.
• zyBooks
  • ZyBooks provides interactive tools, animations, questions, and activities within a digital text. (Vendor supported)
  • See zyBooks's "Help center" page for articles and a contact form.

For assistance with any of these tools, please contact the vendor's support team. 

Additional Resources

Managing LTI External Tools in Moodle (DELTA Knowledge Base)

LTI and Moodle (MoodleDocs)

For additional assistance, please contact the LearnTech Help Desk at learntech@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7094, or via the Get Help form on the DELTA Knowledge Base.