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Adding Webex Integration to your LMS Course

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Deb Allen
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Overview

Webex content can be added to any course in Blackboard using the Webex 1.3 content tool. This allows the inclusion of meetings (either single or recurring), imported Webex recordings, online office hours, and classroom collaboration.

 

Procedure

  1. Authenticate to Blackboard at https;//lms.rpi.edu.
  2. Navigate to Courses then select the course you wish to edit.
  3. On the right, click the link for View course & institution tools
    Image shows the right-hand menu from Blackboard with a red arrow pointing to the line item for Books & Tools - View course & institution tools.
  4. Scroll through the list of options to find Webex 1.3. Click the "+" to add Webex to your course.
    Image shows the Webex 1.3 option with a red arrow pointing to the small + in a circle to the left.
  5. You will see Webex 1.3 listed under Course Content in your course. By default, it is Hidden from students.
    Image shows Webex 1.3 as it appears in the course, with a red arrow pointing to the note that it is hidden from students.
  6. To the right of Webex 1.3, click on the three dots, then select Edit. This menu allows you to edit the name of the content item, change visibility, and add a description.
    Image shows the dialog box with the settings for the Webex LTI channel, with red arrows pointing to the pencil mark to edit the name, the drop down to change visibility, and the box into which to place a description.
  7. At this point, Webex has been added to the course, but has not yet been set up or enabled. The following articles include information on how to finalize your setup.
    1. Scheduling a Meeting in Webex for Your LMS Course
    2. Importing Recordings from Webex Into Your LMS Course
    3. Setting Webex Office Hours in Your LMS Course
    4. Setting Up Classroom Collaboration Using Your LMS Course

 

References 

  • Cisco Documentation: Webex LTI for Teachers
    Note: We have Webex LTI, not Webex LTI Legacy. Ignore any instructions for the legacy product.

 

 

Last Reviewed: 2026-Feb-27

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