Supported LMS Assignments

Assignment support can vary by capability level, depending on the LMS and LTI integration. LMS settings can reduce the amount of usable detail an integration can read, resulting in partial support for some LMS data. HelioCampus can only import what an LMS exposes to integrations. Institutions submitting support tickets regarding LMS assignments should include the following in the ticket details:

• LMS name + whether it’s a legacy/newer tool type (if applicable)

• Course identifier and section(s) impacted (and any visible SIS/LMS IDs), along with the Course Section code + title and term information (e.g., BUS 101-01 – Introduction to Business).

• Screenshots of the activity settings (publish/visibility + rubric attachment)

• What was expected to link to (whole score vs rubric dimension vs question), and the expected data that’s unavailable? For example, if an assignment is scored in the LMS but the scores in the platform’s assessment data can’t be seen, it would be helpful to know which assignment the issue is happening with.

The Technical Implementation Knowledge Library can be reviewed for LMS integration guides and further guidance on integration requirements.

Considerations

• Integration and SIS Import: Each course section must have a unique identifier (ExternalLMSID) in SIS import files to map assignments and import the correct data. LMS integration must be enabled and properly configured (with LTI, API, or REST, as required).

• Term Activation: Assignments must be created and, in most cases, published in the LMS, with names that match across terms to enable auto-import after term activations.

• LMS Formatting Requirements: For features like rubric criteria linking, assignments must have associated rubrics, and those rubrics must meet LMS-specific formatting requirements.

• Edits Can Change What’s Available. Renaming is usually low-impact; structural changes (e.g., rubric changes or quiz structure changes) can be high-impact.

• Not All LMS Changes Are Immediately Reflected: If changes were made in the LMS, they will appear in the platform after the next data import. Some components may not be available until the activity is published or until student submissions/grades are available.

• Assignment Linking:

  • If assignments are renamed or replaced, Institutions should validate assignment linking.

  • If courses are copied from term to term, activity identifiers may change depending on the LMS; Institutions should verify assignment linking after copying.

Best Practices

• Attach rubrics before linking and avoid swapping rubrics mid-term if rubric criteria are being used for assessment.

• Use unique, descriptive rubric criterion names to make selection easier.

• Finalize structure first (rubric, points, etc.) before performing assignment linking.

Blackboard (Ultra)

Integration Method(s): LTI

Prerequisites

• Items must be created and visible in the LMS

• Sections are mapped upon import via an External LMS ID in the SIS data file that is also configured in the platform

Limitations

• Individual test and quiz questions are not currently supported

Canvas

Integration Method(s): LTI

Prerequisites

• Items must be created with attached rubric and point values (if applicable), and be visible in the LMS.

• Sections are mapped upon import via an External LMS ID in the SIS data file that is also configured in the platform.

Limitations

• Randomized question pools are not currently supported.

D2L Brightspace

Integration Method(s): LTI and API

Prerequisites

• Items must be created and visible in the LMS

• Sections are mapped upon import via an External LMS ID in the SIS data file that is also configured in the platform

Limitations

• Only quizzes presented as assignments are supported

• Random question pools are not currently supported

Moodle

Integration Method(s): API + LTI 1.1

Prerequisites

• Items must be created and visible in the LMS.

• Sections are mapped upon import via an External LMS ID (ExternalLMSID) in the SIS data file that is also configured in the platform.

• API sync requires Moodle Web Services to be enabled and an external service + token to be created via Moodle Admin setup.

Limitations

• Rubrics are not currently supported

• Quizzes (and quiz questions) are not currently supported.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions