Brightspace Integrations (LTIs)

Important Notice: LTI Requests During LMS Transition  

As part of the University’s transition to Brightspace and the planned decommissioning of Blackboard, new LTI requests submitted after July 1, 2026, may not be reviewed or implemented in time for Fall  2026.  
 

Requests will continue to be accepted so that needs can be reviewed and tracked; however, new integrations may be deferred until after the primary transition period is complete in July 2026. Please note: If you are working with a new vendor to the University, please include sufficient time for additional University reviews and approval (e.g., General Counsel). Special accommodation may be considered for essential publisher or bookstore‑managed course materials.  

Description

Brightspace integrates with a wide range of third-party tools so you can use publisher content, video, polling, discussion platforms, and more without leaving your course. These integrations let students launch tools with a single click using their Villanova credentials and, in many cases, automatically flow grades and activity data back into Brightspace, reducing manual setup for faculty and giving students a single, consistent place to find their coursework. Most of these integrations use the LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) standard, which allows Brightspace and the external tool to securely share authentication and course information. 

For the full list of available integrations and detailed information and requirements, see the Brightspace Integrations and Connected Tools (LTIs) knowledge base article. 

 

Audience 

Faculty and staff  

Requirements 

The installation of new tools will happen prior to the start of a term (unless there is an urgent need) to minimize disruption to users.   

Note: There is a six-week moratorium on approved LTI installations: four weeks prior to the first day of classes through two weeks after the first day of classes.   

LTI requests are evaluated against the following considerations: 

  • FERPA / data privacy 

  • Security (HECVAT review required) 

  • Legal and contractual obligations 

  • Cost and licensing compliance 

  • Installation scope (system-wide, school, or course level) 

  • Content ownership and vendor use of content 

  • Terms of Service / License Agreements 

  • Accessibility (VPAT) 

Cost 

No cost

Requesting 

  • Select Submit a Brightspace Integration (LTI) Request to request a Brightspace integration.

Service Levels

Request Respond In Resolve In
Submit a Brightspace Integration (LTI) Request 3 business days 25 business day

 

 
Submit a Brightspace Integration (LTI) Request

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