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Integration

D2L Brightspace + MentorAI Integration

Embed purpose-built AI tutoring agents directly into D2L Brightspace β€” personalized, compliant, and fully owned by your institution.

D2L Brightspace is a leading learning management system trusted by thousands of institutions worldwide. By integrating ibl.ai MentorAI, educators can deploy intelligent AI tutoring agents that meet students where they learn β€” inside Brightspace itself.

MentorAI agents are purpose-built for education. They understand course context, adapt to each learner's pace, and provide on-demand guidance without replacing instructors. Unlike generic chatbots, every agent has a defined role tied to your curriculum.

Your institution retains full ownership of the AI agents, data, and infrastructure. There is zero vendor lock-in. MentorAI runs on your environment and integrates seamlessly with D2L Brightspace via LTI and open APIs.

Architecture

MentorAI connects to D2L Brightspace through LTI 1.3 and Brightspace REST APIs. Student activity, course content, and enrollment data flow into the MentorAI engine, which runs on institution-owned infrastructure. AI responses are surfaced inline within Brightspace course pages.

Data Flows

D2L BrightspaceMentorAI EngineEnrollment and course context (batch)
D2L BrightspaceMentorAI EngineStudent activity and progress data (real-time)
MentorAI EngineD2L BrightspaceAI tutor responses and recommendations (real-time)
D2L BrightspaceMentorAI EngineCourse content and learning materials (on-demand)
MentorAI EngineInstitution Analytics DashboardLearner engagement and interaction logs (batch)

Components

LTI 1.3 Connector

Authenticates and launches MentorAI agents within Brightspace course pages

LTI Advantage, OAuth 2.0

MentorAI Agent Engine

Processes learner queries, course context, and generates personalized tutoring responses

ibl.ai Agentic OS, LLM orchestration

Brightspace REST API Adapter

Syncs enrollment, grades, and course content between Brightspace and MentorAI

D2L Brightspace REST API, Webhooks

Institution Data Layer

Stores all agent interactions and learner data on institution-controlled infrastructure

Customer-hosted cloud or on-premise storage

Setup Guide

1

Provision Your MentorAI Instance

1-2 business days

Work with ibl.ai to deploy MentorAI on your institution's infrastructure β€” cloud or on-premise. Receive your API credentials and agent configuration dashboard.

  • Signed ibl.ai agreement
  • Institution infrastructure or cloud environment
  • IT administrator access
2

Register LTI Tool in D2L Brightspace

30-60 minutes

In the Brightspace Admin panel, navigate to External Learning Tools and register MentorAI as an LTI 1.3 tool using the provided client ID and deployment credentials.

  • Brightspace System Administrator role
  • MentorAI LTI client ID and OIDC login URL
  • LTI Advantage enabled on your Brightspace instance
3

Configure Brightspace API Access

1-2 hours

Generate a Brightspace API key and grant MentorAI read access to course content, enrollment, and activity data. Configure webhook endpoints for real-time event streaming.

  • Brightspace REST API enabled
  • OAuth 2.0 application registered in Brightspace
  • Webhook configuration access
4

Configure and Train Your AI Agents

2-4 hours per course

Use the ibl.ai agent dashboard to define each MentorAI agent's role, knowledge base, and course alignment. Upload or sync course materials to ground agents in your curriculum.

  • Course content in PDF, SCORM, or HTML format
  • ibl.ai Agent Configuration Dashboard access
  • Instructional design input recommended
5

Deploy Agents to Brightspace Courses

15-30 minutes per course

Add MentorAI as an activity or widget inside target Brightspace courses. Assign the appropriate agent to each course and configure visibility and access rules for students.

  • Course Instructor or Admin role in Brightspace
  • MentorAI agents configured and tested
  • LTI tool deployment settings confirmed
6

Test, Monitor, and Iterate

1-2 weeks pilot period

Run pilot sessions with a learner cohort. Review interaction logs, engagement metrics, and agent accuracy in the ibl.ai analytics dashboard. Refine agent knowledge and behavior as needed.

  • Pilot learner group identified
  • Access to ibl.ai analytics dashboard
  • Feedback collection process in place

Capabilities Unlocked

Contextual AI Tutoring

MentorAI agents understand the specific course, module, and learning objectives in Brightspace. Students receive answers grounded in their actual curriculum, not generic web content.

24/7 On-Demand Student Support

Learners access AI mentoring at any hour directly within their Brightspace course. Reduces instructor burden while ensuring no student is left without guidance.

Personalized Learning Pathways

MentorAI adapts responses and recommendations based on each student's progress, past interactions, and performance data pulled from Brightspace.

Institution-Owned AI Agents

All agent logic, interaction data, and model configurations reside on your infrastructure. Your institution controls the AI β€” not a third-party vendor.

FERPA-Compliant by Design

MentorAI is architected to keep student data within your institutional boundary. No learner data is used to train external models or shared with third parties.

Instructor Insights Dashboard

Instructors and administrators gain visibility into common student questions, knowledge gaps, and engagement trends β€” enabling data-driven course improvements.

Enabled Use Cases

Introductory Course Tutoring at Scale

Academic Affairs

Deploy MentorAI agents in high-enrollment introductory courses on Brightspace. Students get instant, accurate answers to foundational questions without overwhelming teaching assistants.

Online and Hybrid Program Support

Online Education

For fully online or hybrid programs in Brightspace, MentorAI fills the support gap between synchronous sessions. Learners stay on track with always-available AI mentoring.

Corporate and Workforce Training

Learning & Development

Enterprises using D2L Brightspace for employee training deploy MentorAI to reinforce learning, answer compliance questions, and guide skill development between live sessions.

Student Retention and Early Intervention

Student Success

MentorAI interaction data surfaces struggling learners early. Advisors and instructors receive alerts when students disengage or repeatedly ask about the same concepts.

Continuing Education and Certification Prep

Continuing Education

Learners enrolled in CE or certification programs on Brightspace use MentorAI to review content, practice scenarios, and prepare for assessments with personalized coaching.

Technical Requirements

D2L Brightspace Requirements

  • D2L Brightspace version 20.22.6 or later
  • LTI Advantage (LTI 1.3) enabled on the instance
  • Brightspace REST API access enabled
  • System Administrator role for initial configuration
  • Webhook support enabled for real-time data sync

ibl.ai MentorAI Requirements

  • Active ibl.ai MentorAI license
  • Institution-provisioned infrastructure (cloud or on-premise)
  • Minimum 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM for agent engine (scales with usage)
  • Outbound HTTPS access to Brightspace API endpoints
  • ibl.ai Agent Configuration Dashboard access

Security and Compliance

  • TLS 1.2 or higher for all data in transit
  • Data residency within institution-controlled environment
  • FERPA data handling policies reviewed and documented
  • SSO integration via LTI or SAML 2.0 recommended
  • Regular security audit access for institutional IT teams

Frequently Asked Questions

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