Canvas: Navigating the Microsoft Education LTI

The Microsoft Education LTI brings four Microsoft 365 tools into Canvas, including Teams Meeting, Class Notebook, and OneDrive. This article explains how to add the LTI to a Canvas course and gives a clear overview of what each tool is used for.

Overview

The Microsoft Education LTI integrates Microsoft 365 tools directly into Canvas. Once added to your course navigation, it provides quick access to four apps:

• Teams Meetings
• Class Notebooks
• OneDrive

This article walks you through adding the LTI to your course and understanding the purpose of each tool.

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Add the Microsoft Education LTI to Your Course Navigation

1. Open your Canvas course.
2. Select Settings from the left-hand course menu.
   
3. Go to the Navigation tab.
   
4. Drag Microsoft Education into your active navigation area.
   
5. Click Save at the bottom of the page.
   
   Once added, the Microsoft Education link will appear in your course navigation

Sign In with Your Mines Credentials

1. Click Microsoft Education in your Canvas navigation.
   
2. When prompted, sign in using your Mines credentials.
   
3. Once signed in, you will see three main buttons:
   

• Teams Meeting
• Class Notebook
• OneDrive

What Each App Does

Teams Meeting

• Schedule, manage, and view online meetings directly from Canvas.
• Use this option to set up office hours, virtual class sessions, or group meetings.
• See related article: Schedule Team Meetings Using the Microsoft Education LTI

Class Notebook

• Launch your course’s OneNote Class Notebook.
• Instructors can distribute pages, create collaboration spaces, and give feedback.
• Students can access their personal notebook, class materials, and assignments.

OneDrive

Access your Mines OneDrive directly inside Canvas.

You can:

• Browse your OneDrive files
• Upload new files
  
• Select documents to share with students
  

Navigation Tips

• The LTI functions as a hub for Microsoft tools inside Canvas.
• Only meetings scheduled through the Microsoft Education LTI in Canvas will appear in this space.
• You may still use the full versions of Teams, OneDrive, and Class Notebook outside Canvas. This LTI simply provides faster access.