What are the benefits of an LTI connection?

What is LTI?

LTI, or Learning Tools Interoperability, is a way to share e-learning modules with others without the need to send files. Instead, clients can access the course in their own digital learning environment through a secure connection.

When you provide modules via LTI, you are the "LTI provider," and the client using your modules is the "LTI consumer." This means they can access your course in their own system, such as a Learning Management System (LMS) or another digital learning platform. Thanks to LTI, adding e-learning courses becomes quick and straightforward. With LTI, you can easily share online courses without needing technical expertise.

What advantages do you have as an LTI provider?

Sharing e-learning modules without needing to share files isn’t the only advantage of an LTI integration. As an LTI provider, you gain additional benefits that make your work easier and more efficient. Here’s a list of all the benefits.

Manage All Your SCORM Packages in One Place
With an LTI integration, you don’t need to upload your SCORM packages separately to different platforms; you can manage them all from one central location. This makes it more organized and ensures you always work with the latest version.

Update SCORM Packages Without Client Intervention
If a course needs a change, you can implement it immediately without any action required from the client. This way, the client always has access to the latest version of the e-learning content.

Fewer Contact Moments
With an LTI integration, there’s no need for file transfers, simplifying communication with clients. Clients can independently access the latest courses without you having to arrange this every time.

Easily View Reports on E-learning Usage
Thanks to LTI integration, you gain direct insights into how often and by whom your courses are being accessed. This provides valuable information to improve your content and monitor user engagement.

Lower Management Costs
Centralizing your e-learning management through LTI reduces operational costs. By eliminating the need for individual updates or file transfers, you save time and reduce the resources needed for management.

Control the Number of Users by Granting Licenses
With LTI, you have the flexibility to regulate the number of users accessing your e-learning modules through licenses. This allows you to control access and issue or renew licenses accordingly.

Being an LTI provider not only makes it easy to share modules with clients, but managing, updating, and renewing your offerings also becomes centralized and straightforward.

What are the advantages for an LTI consumer?

An LTI integration is not only beneficial for you as a provider but also offers advantages for your clients. Many Learning Management Systems no longer support SCORM packages, causing issues for your clients. With an LTI integration, this is no longer a problem. But that’s not the only benefit.

No More SCORM Packages to Manage Locally
Clients no longer need to manage SCORM files locally, which reduces their workload and eliminates the risk of outdated versions.

No Storage Space Needed in the LMS
Since the modules are offered via LTI, the course content does not take up storage space in the client’s LMS. This saves valuable space in their system and makes their LMS faster and more efficient.

Easily Add New Modules via LTI
With LTI, adding new modules is a matter of a few steps. Clients can quickly add new content without complex technical procedures, making it easy to expand learning opportunities.

View Module Results Directly in the LMS
Clients can monitor their employees' progress and results directly in their own LMS. This makes it easy to track user performance and generate reports.

Updating E-learning Modules Requires No Extra Time
Updates are automatically processed through the LTI integration, so clients always use the latest version of the course without extra work. This keeps their content current without additional effort.

With an LTI integration, managing e-learning modules becomes easier for both providers and clients. This makes LTI an efficient and future-proof solution for sharing and updating e-learning modules, without the hassle of files and technical obstacles. In short, LTI is the way to make e-learning available seamlessly, securely, and without obstacles.