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How do I set up my class section in my LMS?

How to link your LMS course to Torus and create your course section.

As of December 2025, all Inspark courses will be on Proton. If you need any help, please reach out to Inspark Support (support@inspark.education) so we can assist. 

The following courses have all been migrated to Proton. Follow the instructions below to set up your course. For all other courses, please reach out to Inspark Support.

  • Biology Beyond
  • Habitable Worlds
  • Critical Chemistry
  • ChemLabs
  • Global Challenges
  • Living on the Edge
  • Science for Citizens
  • Solar Systems Astronomy
  • Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
  • Inspark Geology Suite
  • Inspark Astronomy Suite
  • Environmental Science
  • Student Success

Before beginning, ensure your LMS administrator has completed the Torus LTI 1.3 integration for your institution.

1. Add the Torus Link to Your LMS Course

In any LTI-enabled LMS (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L, etc.):

  1. Go to a course module/unit/week area where you want the Torus link.

  2. Choose Add External Tool, Add LTI Link, or Add Activity (label varies by LMS).

  3. Select OLI Torus (may appear as Torus, Proton, or OLI Torus).

    • If it does not appear, your LMS admin may need to make it visible.

  4. If the LMS allows, select Load in a new tab for best usability.

  5. Rename the link to the product name or orientation (e.g., BioBeyond).

  6. Save or publish the link.

Tip: If your LMS uses navigation menus, you may choose to hide Torus there since the version embedded in the navigation does not always open in a new tab.


2. Create Your Torus Course Section

When you click your new Torus link for the first time, Torus will open in a new tab and prompt you to Create a Course Section.

Step 1: Choose Your Course Materials

  • Search for your course (e.g., Bio Beyond, Critical Chemistry).
  • Select the correct edition and pricing.
  • If you do not see the expected course, contact Inspark Support.

Step 2: Name Your Course

Provide:

  • Course Name (visible to students)

  • Section Number (any identifier you prefer)

Step 3: Set Course Details

Torus will ask for:

  • Meeting days (or choose self-paced)

  • Start and end dates

  • Preferred due-time for assignments

  • Preferred timezone

    These can be changed later.

After completing these steps, click Create Section.

3. Manage & Customize Your Course

Once created, you will land on the Manage Course (or Course Overview) page.

From here, you can:

Preview Course

  • Click Preview Course as Instructor to see content as your students will.

Customize Curriculum

  • Go to Manage Section → Curriculum → Customize Curriculum

  • Add, remove, or rearrange modules depending on your course permissions.

Adjust Dates & Settings

  • Edit schedule, availability, or section details.

4. Set Up Your LMS Gradebook (Recommended)

Torus automatically returns grades to your LMS. To prepare your gradebook before students begin:

  1. On your Torus course’s Overview page, scroll to Manage LMS Gradebook.

  2. Click Update Line Items.

Manage LMS Gradebook

This creates one gradebook column per Torus gradable item directly in your LMS.

If you skip this step, columns will be created automatically as students complete assignments.

5. Accessing Your Torus Course Later

Simply return to your LMS course and click the Torus link you originally created.

Important: You cannot access an LMS-linked Torus course by signing in directly at the Torus website.

Always launch Torus through your LMS.

Need Help?

Contact Inspark Support if:

  • You don’t see your course offering inside Torus

  • Your LMS is not yet configured for Torus integration

  • You encounter pricing, content, or linking issues

  • Your Torus course does not open correctly from your LMS

  • You have any other questions