How to Use LMS Deep Linking as a Teacher

Studies Weekly Online content can be embedded in both Canvas and Schoology LMSs using deep linking. Deep linking uses a hyperlink to connect the user directly to a piece of web content, like a specific Studies Weekly article. To access deep linking, a paid Root Administrator must first set it up. Contact your administrator or district IT for help.

From their LMS, teachers should click the link that starts the Deeplink Selection Mode. This sends an LTI message that informs Studies Weekly that teachers are entering our site with the intent of choosing an article or other learning material to embed in the LMS classroom as a deep link.

From there, Studies Weekly Online should launch. Adjust the window size to ensure visibility, then navigate to the content you want to share. All content, including Customized Content, Explore More Media, and Search results, can be shared with deep linking. Teachers will NOT be able to see the Teacher Edition and Printables when they are in Deeplink Selection mode.

On the desired content page, select Click to Share Deeplink.

Enter Deeplink Selection Mode from Canvas
To enter Deeplink Selection Mode from Canvas, follow these steps:

  1. Start inside of Canvas on Courses.
  2. Open the Assignments tab.
  3. Select +Assignment.
  4. Under Submission Type, select External Tool.
  5. In the Enter or find an External Tool URL search bar, click Find.
  6. Under Submission Type, search for Studies Weekly, and select Studies Weekly LTI 1.3/Advantage.

  7. From there navigate to Modules and select +Module.
  8. Give the Module a name. 
  9. Select Add Module

  10. Click the add + button next to the name of the module you created. 

  11. Choose the External Tool option from the dropdown. 

  12. Select Get Studies Weekly Deep Links.
  13. To open deep linking inside of Studies Weekly choose Add Item.

 Note

These steps may look different in other LMSs.

Enter Deeplink Selection Mode from Schoology
To enter Deeplink Selection Mode from Schoology, follow these steps:
  1. From your Course Options, click the Materials tab.
  2. Select Add Material.
  3. From the dropdown menu, select Studies Weekly LTI Advantage (LTI v1p3)

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 Note

If you do not see Studies Weekly LTI available from the menu, please double-check and make sure that the application was configured correctly at the district level.