Osmosis LMS Embedding - Installation

Osmosis LMS Embedding uses the LTI 1.1 standard. To set it up, an LMS administrator adds Osmosis as an external (“virtual”) tool using a URL, key, and secret. Once added, instructors see Osmosis as a tool or activity they can place as a resource link in their courses, and can then search for and embed Osmosis videos. Supported platforms: Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle.

Before you begin

• Elsevier will provide your administrator with a key and secret. If you don’t have these yet, contact your Osmosis from Elsevier representative.
• You need administrator access in your LMS to add and configure an external tool.
• Tip: For the best faculty experience, permit incoming email addresses through your security settings.

Canvas

1. Configure an external app using a URL. See Canvas’s guide: How do I configure an external app for an account using a URL?opens in new tab/window
2. Use the provided key / secret and this LTI Config URL: https://www.osmosis.org/data/ltiConfig

Brightspace

1. Configure an LTI 1.1 integration. See Brightspace's guide: Set up integration with a tool provideropens in new tab/window
2. Use the provided key / secret and this Launch URL: https://www.osmosis.org/lti/selector

Blackboard

1. Use the LTI widget and exchange the Osmosis secret and key with your administrators.
2. After registering the Osmosis LTI 1.1 tool, select Deep Linking Content Tool when managing placements.

Moodle

1. Register an LTI 1.1 external tool with the secret and key provided by Osmosis. See Moodle’s guide: LTI External toolsopens in new tab/window
2. Tool URL: https://www.osmosis.org
3. Content Selection URL: https://www.osmosis.org/lti/selectoropens in new tab/window

After setup

Once implemented within your LMS, faculty and administrators can search for and embed Osmosis videos directly in course content.

Osmosis video selection widget (LMS admin-only)

Osmosis video embed view

Security

This integration follows the LTI v1.1 specification. For security and privacy information, visit https://www.osmosis.org/privacyopens in new tab/window.