The Virtual Microscope is a full-fledged simulation that allows users to select and position slides, adjust lighting, magnification and focus, and measure specimens. A narrated demonstration is available to guide students through the steps required to bring a specimen into focus. There is also a checklist that indicates which steps have been completed successfully. The standalone simulation has been in use since 2004.

This LTI version implements grade passback based on the quality of the magnified image as it appears at the time a student hits the submit button. Where supported, a snapshot url is also sent to the LMS. Snapshot urls display the specimen exactly as it appeared at the time of the submission.

This tool requires a consumer key and secret.

You must obtain a key and secret before installing this tool. As of Feb 11, 2015, it has only been tested in Canvas, however, it should work in any LMS supporting BLTI 1.0 grade passback. Testers welcome!