Welcome to your central resource for upgrading from Turnitin's LTI 1.1 to LTI 1.3 in Blackbaud. This page offers a complete walkthrough of the upgrade process.
We will regularly update this hub with details on upcoming and recorded sessions, detailing the specifics of the LTI 1.3 upgrade and the advanced features that will come with the next generation Turnitin Feedback Studio in LTI 1.3. Please bookmark this page for future reference.
Moving to Turnitin's LTI 1.3 in Blackbaud
Going forward, Turnitin plans to introduce new product enhancements and add-ons for LTI 1.3, which is becoming the primary industry standard adopted by learning management systems.
As Turnitin’s LTI 1.1 integration with Blackbaud is going to be retired on December 31, 2027, we recommend planning to upgrade to LTI 1.3 before the official end of support date – December 31, 2026.
What are your next steps?
We recommend starting by watching the ‘Road to LTI 1.3’ webinar recording. This will help you better understand the exciting capabilities LTI 1.3 offers with Turnitin’s Feedback Studio, and how the LTI 1.3 integration standard is superior to LTI 1.1.
To understand how the entire upgrade and configuration process would look like, please consult these guides:
- Upgrading from 1.1 to 1.3 in Blackbaud
- Turnitin's LTI 1.1 to 1.3 upgrade within Blackbaud: Recommendations for Feedback Studio administrators
For any upgrade related questions, please contact our Product Team via this discussion forum.
Sign up for the webinar on July 17, 2025 to upgrade seamlessly
Blackbaud and Turnitin are bringing an enhanced Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) integration to the Blackbaud Learning Management System (LMS). Meet with Product Managers from both Blackbaud and Turnitin as they demo the new integration and highlight some of the key workflow differences that the enhanced integration brings. If you're an existing Turnitin customer, you'll learn how to move your LTI 1.1 connection to the enhanced LTI 1.3 version, while still retaining your historical assignment information. You'll also get a chance to learn a little of how Turnitin is updating the LTI 1.3 integration to better meet the needs of faculty at your school!
How do Turnitin’s LTI 1.1 and LTI 1.3 compare?
The transition from LTI 1.1 to LTI 1.3 is smooth and many of the actions you are accustomed to remain the same, such as:
- Assignment creation flow is the same except instructors launch Turnitin directly from the +Add button
- Accessing and utilizing Turnitin Feedback Studio’s Rubrics and QuickMarks created in their past LTI 1.1 courses and/or assignments
- The student submission workflow
Advantages of upgrading to Turnitin's LTI 1.3 integration with Blackbaud
LTI 1.3: The most secure and efficient industry standard
LTI 1.3 is a significant upgrade to the 1EdTech LTI standard that enhances functionality, security, and integration for educational institutions. This upgrade offers numerous benefits for institutions, instructors, and students:
- LTI 1.3 leverages the latest security protocols, including OAuth 2.0 and JWT tokens, to ensure the secure transfer of student data.
- Improved integration of third-party tools and resources into the learning ecosystem, reducing costs and saving time.
- Instructors benefit from streamlined workflows, allowing them to launch and navigate various learning tools within the LMS.
- Efficient grade passback and feedback mechanisms.
- Advanced rostering capabilities sync the course roster with the assignment inbox for transparency into student usage and assignment management.
- LMSs are adopting LTI 1.3 for standardized integration. A uniform interface and user experience brings familiarity across assignment types and LMS platforms.
Delivering innovation: The road to LTI 1.3 webinar recording
(Webinar: March 11, 2025)
Ideal for educators and LMS administrators, this session provides an overview of the new Turnitin Feedback Studio enhancements and resources to support your transition to Turnitin’s LTI 1.3.
LTI 1.3 workshops: Upgrade confidently and navigate with ease
Unlock the full potential of Turnitin’s LTI 1.3 integration with your LMS and navigate the next generation of Turnitin Feedback Studio with confidence. Enroll in workshops for expert guidance and live Q&A. Bookmark this page for easy access to future schedules, tailored by LMS and language.
Select a suitable session from the "Workshops for Admins" section.
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The next generation of Turnitin Feedback Studio
Available exclusively in LTI 1.3 integrations and the Turnitin website
Turnitin Feedback Studio has been reimagined to meet modern education needs. With a focus on innovation and accessible design, it establishes a new foundation for delivering customer-driven enhancements.
What's new?
- User-friendly, accessible design: Featuring a new intuitive interface, streamlined layout, and in-app guidance, the new report offers an enhanced and inclusive user experience, with a goal of achieving full WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 AA compliance by the end of the year.
- Reimagined for clarity and focus: New match categories make the Similarity Report easier to understand and pinpoint problems in student submissions, saving educators time and effort in interpreting results.
- Enhanced efficiency for more meaningful feedback: Feedback Studio's revamped feedback and grading experience streamlines the assessment process, giving educators more time to deliver timely, actionable feedback that boosts student engagement and accelerates their learning.
- Flexible assessment to meet diverse needs: Discover new flexible grading options that empower educators to deliver feedback that accommodates a range of pedagogical styles and supports diverse student needs.
- A new foundation for innovation: Modernized technology lays the groundwork for faster delivery of value-add functionality and new product add-ons, enabling quicker response to evolving customer and market needs.
Learn more about the next generation of Feedback Studio.
Resources
Explore the resources below explaining all the steps in the transition process: