Monthly Archives: November 2012

Extended context data

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Andy

The LTI 1.1.1 specification includes 2 sets of elements that are used by a tool provider to figure out the context of a launch: tool_consumer_instance (_guid, _name, _description, _url and _contact_email…that last if you are really desparate) context (_id, _type, … Continue reading →

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Using HtmlAgilityPack to convert the resource_link_description to plain text

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Andy

From the LTI 1.1.1 specification, resource_link_description=… A plain text[1] description of the link’s destination, suitable for display alongside the link. Typically no more than a few lines long. This parameter is optional. [1] Plain text means that the Tool Provider … Continue reading →

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Online Tool Consumer now supports Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft Live login

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Andy

My sample tool consumer web site is based on the ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Application Template. I chose to start with a template so I could get right to the stuff that I find interesting and not worry too much … Continue reading →

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Sample LTI Consumer now on Azure

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Andy

The sample Consumer app I’ve been posting about is now running in the cloud on Azure, http://consumer.azurewebsites.net/. The data will get wiped out from time to time, but not too often I think. Anyone can register themselves. You must give … Continue reading →

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I can’t decide… CodePlex Seems to have more .NET projects than GitHub Integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio 2012 source control Presents a “front door” to the project GitHub Seems to be talked about more than CodePlex The vibe seems to … Continue reading →

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Building the LTI POST

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Andy

In The Launch Action, I showed how the LTI link is launched: The AssignmentController.Launch method calculates all the LTI fields, saves them in the ViewBag, and loads the Assignment/Launch View. The View constructs a <form> from the data in ViewBag. … Continue reading →

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