How to implement SSO for Google Classroom SSO allows users to sign into different edtech products using one set of credentials. With Google Classroom SSO, teachers and students can sign into an external app using their Google Account. Since this article’s writing, G Suite now is Google Workspace.
Blackboard How to implement Blackboard Single Sign-On (SSO) Blackboard users can sign into platforms: SSO through the Blackboard API (OAuth 2.0) and SSO through the LTI standard launch.
Canvas How to use the Canvas API Learn how the Canvas API can integrate third-party apps to use SSO, rostering, content integration, and grade passback.
Schoology How to implement Single Sign-On (SSO) with Schoology If you're building an edtech product that serves K12 schools, you’ll likely run into a district asking for Schoology single sign-on (SSO).
Canvas How to implement Canvas Single Sign-On (SSO) Learn how Canvas supports 2 different SSO methods that elearning apps can use.
What's the difference between API and LTI integration? Edtech developers can integrate learning apps to school data systems (think LMSs) through two methods. In both scenarios, developers have pros and cons to face.
LMS Save time on your LMS integrations Building one integration within edtech is hard enough. So looking to scale integrations can easily become overwhelming (at least in our experience!). Here’s how we’ve changed that.
Data Integration Are G Suite and Google Classroom the same thing? One of the questions we hear on calls with people in edtech is, "Are G Suite for Education and Google Classroom the same thing?" In short, no, they are not the same.
Data Integration Edlink helps IT Admins self-manage integrations Tech admins play a vital role in data integrations. Edlink is there to support other edtech companies build trust and cohesion between developers and schools.
Google How to whitelist an application in Google Google has many safeguards to prevent malicious applications from accessing sensitive teacher and student data. Learn how these safeguards work and to “whitelist” trusted apps.
LTI What does LTI Advantage mean? LTI - or Learning Tools Interoperability - is a set of rules from a group called the 1EdTech Consortium (formerally IMS Global Consortium) that provides a way for edtech products to talk to learning management systems (LMSs). Many LMSs support the LTI standard, which has been around since 2010.
Data Integration 5 ways LMS integrations make life easier for teachers Getting teachers to adopt a new edtech tool can be tough. The best products make life easier — saving teachers time, reducing setup tasks, and helping them focus on instruction. One of the most effective ways to do this? LMS integrations.
Single Sign-On (SSO) 6 reasons to give schools multiple options for SSO Nearly every website you visit today offers a way to sign in using an account already created. When creating an account on a new website, it’s common to see “Sign in with Facebook” or “Sign in with Google” instead of actually entering an entirely new username and password.
Canvas How to set up API developer keys in Canvas Canvas uses developer keys to let third-party applications access certain data within a school's environment. This guide will show how to generate them.
Getting Started How Edlink helps onboard educational institutions Onboarding schools can be the most difficult aspect of adopting edtech products. But we’ve made headway to navigating common challenges and how to prevent pitfalls.
Project Unicorn What are Project Unicorn and the Interoperability Rubric? Project Unicorn is an initiative of InnovateEDU. Its true goal is to “optimize and radicalize education data with interoperability”. With stakeholders across the country, Project Unicorn develops events, tools, and resources to educate k12 buyers of edtech products.
Data Integration What's the difference between Google Classroom and G Suite for Education? Learn the differences between G Suite for Education and Google Classroom and how they are used together by schools to manage data.
LMS 2022's state of the LMS market Below, we'll check-in on some of the major LMSs in the EdTech space.
Microsoft Integrating with Microsoft SDS Microsoft’s School Data Sync (SDS) creates organizations for each selection of products. This tool also gives application developers a single cloud API to use for creating integrations.
FERPA 5 student privacy laws edtech developers need to know Several laws are in place to help protect student data. Knowing what they are and how to comply are important for developers when working with schools and student data.
LMS The benefits of LMS integration for edtech products A learning management system (LMS) is the center of the digital classroom. Because so much of a classroom's online activity takes place in an LMS, it’s logical to build on that hub with applications that integrate directly into it.
Data Standards What is Caliper Analytics? Caliper Analytics is a standard from 1EdTech Consortium (formerly IMS Global Consortium, 1EdTech) and enables institutions to collect learning data from digital resources.
Edlink API Google Classroom integration quirks Google Classroom stands out from other LMS providers, often in ways that can affect your integration strategy.
Clever How to start a Clever integration Clever develops rostering and single sign-on (SSO) integration solutions for schools and edtech developers. Before developers start working with Clever, we suggest developers first need to understand what Clever’s solutions are like, what they do, and how they function within applications.
Schoology Why did PowerSchool acquire Schoology? In October 2019, PowerSchool, the leading student information system (SIS) provider in the US, purchased Schoology, one of the most widely used cloud-based learning management systems (LMSs) in the K12 space.
