Transition to Access Pearson
Transition or upgrade to Access Pearson (LTI 1.3) your LMS courses previously paired via any of the following LTI 1.1 integrations. Check with your LMS administrator if you aren’t sure whether Access Pearson is installed for your institution.
MyLab and Mastering tool (LTI 1.1)
The link to access MyLab and Mastering is usually named MyLab and Mastering. Your LMS admin may have named the link differently.
Partner Integration (LTI 1.1)
For bookstores like Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, or VitalSource, the link is sometimes named Course Materials. The link may include the bookstore, institution, or inclusive access program name.
Direct Integration (LTI 1.1)
The MyLab or Mastering course navigation links usually appear in an LMS content area or module. For example, Mastering Biology - Student Resources.
How to upgrade to Access Pearson
If the Access Pearson link is available to you, transition or upgrade as follows.
| LMSs and courses eligible for upgrade | Instructions |
| New courses: Upgrade new Blackboard (Partner Integration only), Canvas, D2L Brightspace, or Moodle courses paired via the MyLab and Mastering or Partner Integration to Access Pearson. | Upgrade new courses |
| Active courses with current student enrollments: Transition active courses with current student enrollments from Canvas, D2L Brightspace, or Moodle courses to Access Pearson. | Transition active courses with current student enrollments |
| Copies of previously paired courses: Transition existing Blackboard (Partner Integration only), Canvas, D2L Brightspace, or Moodle courses without current student enrollments to Access Pearson. | Transition copies of previously paired courses without current student enrollments
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| A copy of a Direct Integration course: Transition a copy of a Direct Integration course to Access Pearson. | Transition Direct Integration courses |
Not sure which integration you're using?
Check the Launch Type in Diagnostics or the information below to identify which integration was set up for you. Contact your LMS administrator if you're still unsure.
| Integration type | Launch Type |
| Access Pearson, including Pearson Seamless | Standard integration LTI 1.3 |
| MyLab and Mastering | Standard integration LTI 1.1 |
| Access Pearson Codeless | Channel partner integration LTI 1.3 |
| Partner Integration | Channel partner integration LTI 1.1 |
Direct Integration
You'll generally see Direct Integration links in modules and other content areas of your course. You don't access these links from the left navigation, except in Blackboard and Moodle. These links often include the MyLab or Mastering product name. For example, Mastering Biology - Student Resources.
Access Pearson
Access Pearson (LTI 1.3) is usually named Access Pearson.
MyLab and Mastering tool
The tool for MyLab and Mastering tool (LTI 1.1) is usually named MyLab and Mastering.
Access Pearson Codeless or Partner Integration
This is available from your bookstore through Access Pearson Codeless (LTI 1.3) or Partner Integration (LTI 1.1) as part of your Inclusive Access or institutional-bill program. Bookstores include Barnes & Noble, Follett-Willo, RedShelf, or VitalSource. The name and location of the bookstore link depends on the course setup. The link is sometimes named Course Materials and may include your bookstore name.
LTI 1.1 integration availability
Important notes on availability dates and accessing MyLab and Mastering from courses:
MyLab and Mastering tool (LTI 1.1)
Blackboard: The MyLab and Mastering tool (LTI 1.1) is no longer available for pairing new Blackboard courses after December 1, 2024. You can no longer access a MyLab or Mastering course paired with an existing Blackboard course via LTI 1.1 after December 31, 2024.
Canvas, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle: The LTI 1.1 tool will no be longer available for pairing new courses after June 15, 2025. You'll need to use Access Pearson (LTI 1.3) for pairing new LMS courses after the upgrade date. You can still access a MyLab or Mastering course paired via LTI 1.1 with existing Canvas, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle courses until the course end date.
Partner Integration or Direct Integration (LTI 1.1)
Upgrade any Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, or Moodle course paired via Partner Integration or Direct Integration to Access Pearson.
Assignment link migration
For some LMSs and integrations, your assignment links are automatically migrated (copied) when transitioning existing paired courses to Access Pearson. See About assignment link migration.
Updated 30 Apr 2025