Edurun Installation Guide for Canvas

This guide details the technical process to install and integrate the Edurun (Edurunapp) tool in a Canvas LMS instance.

Prerequisites

Before starting the configuration, verify compliance with the following requirements:

1. Deployment Status:

   • The tool must be deployed with active SSL certification (https://).

   • There must be network connectivity between the Canvas instance and the application.

2. Source Code Access:

   • Ability to modify server configuration (platform registration file) or direct contact with the development team.

3. Canvas Permissions:

   • Account Administrator role or granular permissions to manage “Developer Keys”.

Part 1: Developer Key Creation

1. Access Configuration

1. Log in with an Administrator account.

2. Navigate to the Admin menu > Select the account.

3. In the sidebar, select Developer Keys.

2. Key Generation

1. Click the + Developer Key button.

2. Select the + LTI Key option.

3. Parameter Configuration

Ensure the form is in Manual Entry mode.

4. LTI Advantage Services Configuration

In the “LTI Advantage Services” section, expand the menu and activate all switches. This enables critical functionalities such as:

• Gradebook synchronization.

• Receipt of submissions and grade updates.

• User context information retrieval.

5. Placements Configuration

In the “Additional Settings” > “Placements” section, search and select only the following options:

• Course Navigation

• Assignment Selection

6. Finalization

1. Click Save.

2. In the main keys list, locate the newly created key.

3. Change the State from OFF to ON.

4. Copy the numeric number visible in the Details column (above the “Show Key” button). This is your Client ID.

Part 2: Platform Registration in the Tool

Next, you must contact a member of the development team and provide your Client ID (obtained previously) to activate the tool within your Canvas.

In Canvas, the Client ID has a format similar to this:

1000000003

Note: This process can take from 15 minutes to 24 hours, depending on the availability of our staff.

Part 3: Course Installation

Once the global key and backend are configured, instructors or administrators can add the tool to courses.

1. Enter the desired course in Canvas.

2. Go to Settings in the course menu.

3. Select the Apps tab.

4. Click the + App button.

5. In the “Configuration Type” menu, select By Client ID.

6. Paste the Client ID (e.g., 10000000000007) obtained in Part 1.

7. Click Submit and install the tool.

The “Edurun Code-Learning” tool will now appear in the course navigation menu.