VidGrid allows Blackboard users to capture videos directly from the LMS. With the integration, users are automatically created and logged in based on their Blackboard credentials. Creators can record, upload, and search their library for content.
Videos can be inserted anywhere that the Content Market can be accessed in Ultra Navigation and through the Content Builder in Original Navigation.
Note: Building Blocks can be used in Original Experience. See this article for installation.
Additionally, auto-graded video quizzes, student recording assignments, and a full-app portal view can be configured.
This document outlines the setup for the following integration setup:
Configure VidGrid LTI Tool
VidGrid Embed Integration
VidGrid Quiz Integration
VidGrid Portal Integration
VidGrid Student Recording Integration
Deploy integrations on VidGrid
Test Ultra Navigation Integration
Test Original Navigation Integration
Prerequisites
Admin access to VidGrid
Admin access to Blackboard
Video Installation Overview:
1. Configure VidGrid LTI Tool
1.1. Login to Blackboard as a System Administrator
1.2. In the menu, click Admin
1.3. From the Administrator Panel > Integrations > LTI Tool Providers
DANGER: at this point, please double check that you do not see this item already on the LTI Tool providers list: "Prod Lti 13 New" << THIS IS the VIDGRID 1.3 connection. Installing the VidGrid 1.3 LTI after it already exists will break all existing content created with the tool -- don't do that!! The name is very confusing (sorry!!) since it doesn't say "VidGrid" anywhere. Be extra careful!! Check all pages and verify it definitely for sure absolutely doesn't already exist.
1.4 If you're certain you don't have "Prod Lti 13 New" already: Click Register LTI 1.3 Tool
1.5 Enter Client ID: a0ebe52b-2d2a-449d-99e4-770e0ac1939c > Submit
1.6 On the Accept LTI 1.3 Tool complete the following:
Tool Status: Approved
Copy Deployment ID (Save for later)
Under Institution Policies > User Fields to Send, make sure Role in Course, Name, and Email Address are all checked.
Make sure Allow grade service access and Allow Membership Service Access are both checked Yes
Click Submit
1.7 On the LTI Tool Providers Page, click on the Options Menu for Prod Lti 13 New (see Figure 1)
(Figure 1)
1.8 Click Manage Placements
2. VidGrid Embed Integration
2.1 Click Create Placement (see Figure 2)
(Figure 2)
2.2 Fill in the fields with the following information:
Label: VidGrid Embed
Description: Easily record, upload, or search for existing videos to insert into your course. The VidGrid Embed tool can be used anywhere that utilizes the Content Market (Ultra) or Content Builder (Original). The instructor can preview, add questions, request captions, and edit the video from the integration before it is inserted into a course.
Handle: vigrid-embed
Availability: Yes
Type: Deep Linking content tool (Optional: Allow student access) If your students will be "creators" in VidGrid, you can choose to allow students to use this tool to create videos within the Rich Text Editor in Ultra Courses
Icon: (Download icon and upload https://s3.amazonaws.com/vidgrid-public-assets/icons/icon16active.png)
Tool Provider URL: https://app.vidgrid.com/lti/embed/13
2.3 Click Submit
3. VidGrid Quiz Integration
3.1 Click Create Placement (see Figure 2)
3.2 Fill in the fields with the following information:
Label: VidGrid Quiz
Description: Grades from in-video quizzes are automatically passed back to the gradebook upon video completion. Simply create your video quiz and assign it to you learners. Instructors and learners can see scores for instant feedback.
Handle: vidgrid-quiz
Availability: Yes
Type: Deep Linking content tool
Icon: (Download icon and upload https://s3.amazonaws.com/vidgrid-public-assets/icons/icon16active.png)
Tool Provider URL: https://app.vidgrid.com/lti/embed/13/quiz
3.3 Click Submit
4. VidGrid Portal Integration
(Note: If you want the Portal to appear as a system tool AND course tool, you will need to create two separate placements for the VidGrid Portal. Change the type depending on the placement desired)
4.1 Click Create Placement (see Figure 2)
4.2 Fill in the fields with the following information:
Label: VidGrid Portal
Description: Access the whole VidGrid app experience within the LMS environment. Instructors can access their manage their Grid, edit videos, request/edit captions, duplicate and combine videos, share videos, and much more without leaving the LMS.
Handle: vigrid-portal (Note: if you have more than one placement, add a number in the Handle. i.e. vigrid-portal-1, vidgrid-portal-2)
Availability: Yes
Type: System tool and/or Course tool (Non-student) (Note: this can be added for students as well if students have licenses. Reach out to your account manager for more information.)
Icon: (Download icon and upload https://s3.amazonaws.com/vidgrid-public-assets/icons/icon16active.png)
Tool Provider URL: https://app.vidgrid.com/lti/portal/13
4.3 Click Submit
5. VidGrid Student Record Integration
5.1 Click Create Placement (see Figure 2)
5.2 Fill in the fields with the following information:
Label: VidGrid Student Record
Description: Assign video recording assignments to your learners. The student records and previews the video all from within the LMS. The instructor receives the video in their course folder as soon as the learner approves the recording. These assignments can be added as graded assignments to the gradebook.
Handle: vigrid-student-record
Availability: Yes
Type: Course content tool > allows grading
Icon: (Download icon and upload https://s3.amazonaws.com/vidgrid-public-assets/icons/icon16active.png)
Tool Provider URL: https://app.vidgrid.com/lti/record/13
3.3 Click Submit
6. Deploy integrations in VidGrid
6.1 Log into VidGrid as an Admin. Navigate to Account Settings (see Figure 3) > LTI Settings.
(Figure 3)
6.2 Fill out the LTI basic settings.
What LMS is your organization using?: Blackboard
What is the URL of your LMS? Copy and paste your org's Blackboard URL (i.e. https://blackboard.vidgrid.com/)
Click Save
6.3 LTI 1.3 Settings > Add a new LTI 1.3 deployment
Select LMS: Blackboard
Embed LTI
Deployment ID: Paste Deployment ID from 1.6
Click Save
6.4 LTI 1.3 Settings > Add a new LTI 1.3 deployment
Select LMS: Blackboard
Quiz LTI
Deployment ID: Paste Deployment ID from 1.6
Click Save
6.5 LTI 1.3 Settings > Add a new LTI 1.3 deployment
Select LMS: Blackboard
Portal LTI
Deployment ID: Paste Deployment ID from 1.6
Click Save
6.6 LTI 1.3 Settings > Add a new LTI 1.3 deployment
Select LMS: Blackboard
Guest Recorder LTI
Deployment ID: Paste Deployment ID from 1.6
Click Save
7. Test Ultra Integrations
7.1 Testing VidGrid Embed (Ultra):
7.2 Testing VidGrid Quiz (Ultra):
7.3 Testing VidGrid Student Record (Ultra):
7.4 Testing VidGrid Portal (Ultra):
8. Test Original Navigation Integrations
8.1 Testing VidGrid Embed (Original):
8.2 Testing VidGrid Quiz (Original):
9. Troubleshooting tips:
make sure the Tool Provider URLs in the placements do not end with a forward-slash: this help document likes to add that if you choose "copy link" by right-clicking, but the actual value you plug in shouldn't have a slash on the end.
in VidGrid > Account Settings > LTI, scroll to the bottom and ensure the checkbox "Automatically create VidGrid accounts for new LTI users" is selected. If this isn't checked, you will see an error, "We were not able to find a user" when trying the LTI as a student.
