# Instructor LMS Launch Point

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**Note**: These steps only need to be completed once to setup the connection between your LMS and your SIMnet account. Further logins from your LMS will automatically sign you into SIMnet.
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## Access the Integration

Each LMS launches LTIA compatible tools like SIMnet from different locations. Find the tab with your LMS below to continue.

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{% tab title="Canvas" %}

#### Canvas

1\. From your Canvas course, navigate to the Modules section in the left navigation menu and add a new module by clicking the **+ Module** button. You may skip this step if you already have a module where you would like to link SIMnet assignments to.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FZTkmbPlbij5rWJPR42s6%2FCanvas-Add-Module.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7e3a7da3-a498-49be-9d1b-96a299ac388b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add a new module</p></figcaption></figure>

2\. Name your new module whatever you prefer and click the **Add Module** button.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FUSsrXBhy9T6cY9v2oxUH%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-13%20at%201.25.34%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5298b77d-e360-4740-82df-6ebdbf0c2a52" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Add Modules button</p></figcaption></figure>

3\. From the newly created module Click the **kebab menu** to view module navigation options.

<figure><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7bQHS5Od9Z9HVmceQ7vgQthQOhWn5WI6awRgSelLRn8hyOG4S6U84qcFojb-gm4e0YvqLYXJCfnRtwA8nlWG4f_XkqQNCOWKsN0wlahASvB1jHLu4Njcii1S1R88eb18SC4Mxp0p4h3u8L3MFriedaiqgHB5sA-kJ36MIy-Cdjas0Pazzf--nSlzmqi7" alt=""><figcaption><p>The SIMnet module kebab menu</p></figcaption></figure>

4\. Select **McGraw Hill SIMnet LTIA** from the menu options.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FwgHaQ77xJDzlJWc4xfur%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-13%20at%203.27.22%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6445adc8-e143-4772-a67a-76ee71a16868" alt=""><figcaption><p>McGraw Hill SIMnet LTIA menu option</p></figcaption></figure>

5\. On your first login only, you will be asked to authorize access from McGraw Hill LTIA to your account. Click **Authorize** to proceed with pairing.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FbvzLUPsVIGNrkfvF4NKJ%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-13%20at%201.22.40%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ed25784f-b39a-41fd-9ec7-5447ebb386bb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Authorize McGraw Hill LTIA in Canvas</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="Bb Ultra" %}

#### Blackboard Ultra

1\. From your Blackboard Ultra course, select **View course & institution tools** from the Details & Actions, Books & Tools left navigation menu.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FMCHlW0VVcJWI0CjhwGUB%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-15%20at%208.55.50%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a2f60c5c-a9fc-457b-a64c-e3ff44a01ba4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Details &#x26; Actions Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

2\. From the Books & Course Tools pane, scroll to the bottom and select **Browse all course tools** link.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2F5GW8aPGQ2qfmgNyBgtH6%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-15%20at%208.57.59%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=973a6952-8887-4612-8ac6-c9e3cf9456de" alt=""><figcaption><p>Browse all course tools</p></figcaption></figure>

3\. From the Institution Tools group, select the **McGraw Hill SIMne**t tool.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FmiUnD6nXT1PL2v1NWYxk%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-15%20at%209.03.45%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b611e6c4-94b5-4bc6-ad06-2f1561541c27" alt=""><figcaption><p>McGraw Hill SIMnet tool</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="Bb Original" %}

#### Blackboard Original

1\. From your Blackboard Original course, select the **Content item** from the left nagivation menu.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2Fx8C7ZCmoFZETwoYDhkHs%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-15%20at%209.18.06%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=556ad55a-e6e6-45f4-ad6c-01037959d816" alt=""><figcaption><p>Left navigation menu</p></figcaption></figure>

2\. From the **Build Content** top navigation menu, select **McGraw Hill SIMnet**.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FdapCFf4OO3GHKUbaNTfs%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-12-15%20at%2010.23.50%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c2fe1fd7-a761-49d7-afd2-b999aaa5c74f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Build Content Menu</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="D2L" %}

#### D2L

1. From your D2L Brightspace course select the **Content** top navigation link.
2. From the left navigation menu select the **Module** you will use for SIMnet assignments.
3. From the module button menu select the **Existing Activities** button.
4. From the menu list select the **McGraw Hill SIMnet LTIA** item.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FfPRmHZyulpwTaAQqtNh3%2FScreenshot%202023-02-07%20at%204.33.56%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=fb827a54-deb9-4cad-9888-39a7cd25d48f" alt=""><figcaption><p>D2L SIMnet Launch Point</p></figcaption></figure>
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### Moodle

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**Warning**: Moodle v3.11+ is required for LTIA support. Earlier versions of Moodle do not support the LTI v1.3 standard required for LTI Advantage.
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**Warning**: You can also enter the SIMnet launch point Edit Settings menu of an existing SIMnet assignment link, but do not integrate new assignments from this entry point. &#x20;
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1. From your Moodle SIMnet course click the **Turn editing on** button.

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2F356GmCfEQs0zrT5oPIpq%2FScreenshot%202023-02-07%20at%207.29.51%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2b53f1a7-28d9-4b3e-b601-a93e12d24088" alt=""><figcaption><p>Moodle Turn editing on button</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Click the **Add an activity or resource** link

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FHnSUnWmtmszwNSdM1LLm%2FScreenshot%202023-02-07%20at%208.14.25%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=52f36073-95f1-44ce-93bb-1c7431935ab1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Moodle Add an activity or resource link</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click the **McGraw Hill SIMnet** button

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2FjlBdIMHSIuNnIVp0pLXL%2FScreenshot%202023-02-07%20at%208.17.36%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7ee45042-c089-4ea3-a14b-1a056bde5606" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select McGraw Hill SIMnet</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Click the **Select content** button

<figure><img src="https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2Fuploads%2F37SqVEklgc7GOmeX2UAE%2FScreenshot%202023-02-07%20at%208.19.40%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6f92bd2f-eb3c-4752-b442-606fbc495cac" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Select content button</p></figcaption></figure>
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