LTI Instructor Access Discovery
Explains identity versus role, just-in-time access, returning users, anonymous launches, NRPS, SSO, rostering, and the current backend gap.
Current conclusion
LTI can support just-in-time instructor access.
An instructor can launch SolidProfessor from the LMS, be created or connected on first use, and be recognized on later launches. This is one onboarding option; it does not replace SSO, roster retrieval, or institution-wide provisioning.
Research documents
Start with the discovery report when deciding what the integration should do. Open the backend plan when reviewing the engineering changes required to deliver it.
LTI Instructor Backend Change Plan
Specifies the expected backend files, role mapping, deployment boundaries, identity handling, tests, product decisions, and definition of done.
What this research covers
- Instructor access through an existing Canvas or Schoology LTI integration.
- First-use creation or connection and recognition on returning launches.
- Safe use of the signed LTI identity and contextual Instructor role.
- The boundary between LTI, NRPS, SSO, OneRoster, and district provisioning.
Scope boundary: this collection does not implement backend changes or design a complete district rostering service. It records the discovery and the proposed implementation work.