Turnitin is Upgrading to v1.3!
Hello to all of our wonderful TurnItIn users! We are upgrading the Turnitin External Tool in Canvas from version 1.1 to 1.3 on August 22nd (the day after grades are due). This update improves how Turnitin connects with Canvas, making it more secure, more stable, and better supported by the vendor moving forward.
How Does this Impact Faculty?
If you are currently using the Turnitin External Tool (selected from the “External Tool” option in Canvas assignments), this upgrade applies to your course.
Assignments created with the old Turnitin 1.1 tool will still be accessible, but starting in the Fall term of 2025, the LTI 1.3 version will be the default option when using Turnitin as an external tool.
What’s New in LTI 1.3
Turnitin’s LTI 1.3 integration includes several improvements over the older 1.1 version:
Filtering Turnitin assignments by section for your stacked courses (Big update!)
Improved stability and authentication through modern security protocols
Streamlined assignment setup with a simplified workflow
Support for Canvas SpeedGrader launch from Turnitin assignments
Easier submission management, including clearer resubmission controls
With all of these improvements, it will be easier to manage submissions, our grade flow will be simplified, and our security standards with Canvas and Turnitin will be heightened.
What About Plagiarism Framework Users?
This upgrade does not affect assignments that use the Canvas Plagiarism Framework. If you are using Turnitin through the Plagiarism Review dropdown in Canvas Assignments, you are already using a different integration method and do not need to make changes due to this upgrade.
Important for Canvas Rubrics Users
Canvas rubrics do not sync to the new LTI 1.3 version of Turnitin assignments. If you are currently using Canvas rubrics with Turnitin External Tool assignments, we strongly recommend either:
Moving your rubrics into Turnitin and grading in the Feedback Studio
orSwitching to the Canvas Plagiarism Framework integration, which supports Canvas rubrics directly
Both options help avoid grading conflicts and preserve your preferred workflow. To note, if you are not using the feedback studio’s features, we highly recommend switching to the Plagiarism Framework as it is much easier to transition to.
Support and Transition
If you need support in transitioning from v1.1 to v1.3 with questions about your rubrics, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at edtech@fscj.edu. We will be happy to assist you with all of your questions.