LTI 1.3 Setup Guide: Flat for Education and Schoology

Integrating Flat for Education with Schoology 1.3

Flat for Education integrates seamlessly with Schoology, offering music teachers a choice between the latest LTI 1.3 standard and the traditional LTI 1.1 (Legacy) method.

LTI 1.3

We strongly recommend using LTI 1.3 for all new installations. This method provides the most modern, secure, and streamlined experience, especially when deploying Flat for Education across a district for music teachers.

Key Benefits:

• Simple Setup: The initial setup is a single, district-wide action. After that, teachers can add Flat for Education to their specific classes in just three clicks, without ever needing to enter credentials.
• Targeted Access: Unlike LTI 1.1, the LTI 1.3 app is not automatically made available to everyone. This is perfect for music programs, allowing you to deploy Flat only in relevant Schoology music classes, ensuring targeted access and a focused learning environment.
• Enhanced Stability: LTI 1.3 offers improved compatibility and a more reliable connection between Schoology and our platform.

LTI 1.3 (Step-by-Step) Installation for Schoology

Important Note: An admin account on your Schoology instance is required for this setup. LTI 1.3 only supports a single Flat for Education organization per Schoology instance. If you need to manage multiple organizations, please contact our support team before starting this process.

1. Start the Installation Navigate to our LTI 1.3 listing on the Schoology App Center and select Install LTI 1.3 App.

2. Accept Terms and Install for Your Organization

• Review and accept the data-sharing terms for Flat for Education. This enables essential features and support, including LTI extensions for automatically pushing grades back to Schoology.
• Choose the option to install the app for your organization.

3. Configure the App

• Go to your Organization Apps, find Flat for Education, and click Configure.
• Enter the Custom URL as https://flat.io/lti/launch and save the settings.

4. Get your Deployment ID

• On the same configuration page, copy your Deployment ID.

5. Go to Flat for Education

• Go to the integrations tab on the left hand-side menu and click on Schoology
• Add the deployment ID you just copied
• Done!

6. Adding Flat for Education to a Course (For Teachers) Once the admin setup is complete, teachers can easily add Flat for Education to any Schoology course in just three clicks:

1. Click "Install Your App(s)" at the bottom of the course sidebar.
2. Select "Flat for Education (LTI 1.3)" from the list.
3. Click "Submit." That's it!

SSO (Single Sign-On), Account Provisioning and Rostering

The integration between Schoology and Flat for Education is designed to save you time on administrative tasks.

• One-Click Access: Students can access Flat for Education simply by clicking on the tool within your course navigation menu.
• Automatic Rostering: We automatically create accounts for your students and link existing ones based on the email addresses provided by Schoology.
• Automatic Class Setup: Classes are automatically created in Flat for Education and students are enrolled, allowing you to quickly start making assignments and sharing scores.

Assignments with Flat for Education in Schoology

The integration allows music teachers to create and publish create Flat for Education assignments directly in Schoology.

How to Create a New Assignment

1. Launch Flat for Education: Access the tool by clicking on Flat for Education from the course sidebar or navigation menu in Schoology.
2. Go to the Assignment Library: Navigate to your Assignment Library within Flat for Education.
   • Tip: If your library is empty, you can either create a new assignment or explore pre-made assignments in the Flat for Education content library.
3. Select and Assign: Select the assignment you wish to use, and click the “use in class” button.
4. Select Target Class(es): In the pop-up window, select the Schoology class(es) you want to send the assignment to.
5. Click Done!

The assignment will now automatically appear as a new material in your Schoology course's Materials section.

Seamless Student Experience:

As soon as your students open the assignment from the Schoology page, their accounts are automatically linked, and you will see their names listed on the Flat for Education assignment page, giving you immediate access to their work for live feedback and grading.

Music Notation with Flat for Education in Schoology

You can create or access all of your music notation scores directly from your library on Flat for Education. These scores can be used in two main ways: to create engaging assignments for your students, or to display musical examples on a screen during class.

How to Create a Score in Flat for Education

The easiest way to start a new score is to launch the application from the Schoology sidebar:

1. Open the Flat for Education app from the course sidebar.
2. Go to your Score Library.
3. Click the New Score button.

From there, you have three options to begin creating content:

• Create from Scratch: Start a brand new, blank score.
• Import Files: Import existing music using standard files like MusicXML or MIDI.
• Import PDFs: Upload a PDF file and let our technology convert it into an editable score.

For a detailed guide on the score creation process, including importing files and choosing instruments, please see our dedicated help page: How to Create a Score