What is Google Drive (LTI 1.3) in Canvas?

Environment

Canvas
Google Drive LTI 1.3

Issue

What is Google Drive (LTI 1.3) in Canvas?  How is this different than Google Drive in Canvas?

Resolution

Google Drive (LTI 1.3) is an updated version of the Google Drive integration in Canvas. Either tool (Google Drive or Google Drive (LTI 1.3)) can be used and will provide the same comparable functionality*. However, users are encouraged to use Google Drive (LTI 1.3) to take advantage of the improved user interface.

What is the Google Drive (LTI 1.3)?

• Instructors and students will see both Google Drive and Google Drive (LTI 1.3) in the dropdown list of apps in the rich content editor under the Apps menu. 
• Google Drive (LTI 1.3) will also appear in the list of external tools when accessed from Modules.
• Google Drive (LTI 1.3) is also an option for students when submitting a Google Drive file. When Assignment Enhancements are enabled in the course, students will select Google Assignments (LTI 1.3) to submit a Google Drive file.

Embed Google Drive file into course content using the Rich Content Editor

• See Instructure Support How do I create a hyperlink or embed a file from Google Drive into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?

1. From the Rich Content Editor, click the Apps icon.
2. Select Google Drive (LTI 1.3). If you don't see it in the list click View All.
3. If you are not already logged into Google you will be prompted to Sign In. Login with your Umich credentials.
4. If you are already logged in, click Select file.
5. Locate the file in your Drive or upload a new file.
6. Click Add.
7. When notified that Attaching this file will change the sharing setting and allow anyone with the link to access it, click Attach.

• Note: the file sharing permission will change to "Anyone with a link"

​​Link Google Drive file in a module

• See Google Support Add Drive files to Modules

1. click the Add Item + icon to add a new module item.
2. Click the Add drop-down menu and select External Tool.
3. Select Google Drive (LTI 1.3).
4. If you are not already logged into Google you will be prompted to Sign In. Login with your Umich credentials.
5. If you are already logged in, click Select file.
6. Locate the file in your Drive or upload a new file.
7. When notified that Attaching this file will change the sharing setting and allow anyone with the link to access it, click Attach.
8. Update the page name if necessary and uncheck Load in a new tab if you want the file embedded in Canvas (otherwise your students will be prompted to open the file in a new browser window).
9. Click Add Item.

• Note: the file sharing permission will change to "Anyone with a link"

Embed a video from Google Drive into course content

• This method works both for teachers and students who are submitting a video in response to an assignment or discussion post.
• See the Embed a Video from Google Drive into a Canvas Content Item article.

*When will Google Drive be removed from Canvas?

On June 30 2024, the Google Drive integration will be removed and Google Drive (LTI 1.3) will become the only option in Canvas.

Additional Information

• Check out the new Academic Technology@Michigan website for course planning resources from across U-M
• Visit the Canvas @ Michigan site for faculty including the U-M Instructor Guide with links to additional support resources from across campus
• Check out the Canvas and MiVideo tutorials

For additional questions, please contact the ITS Service Center