LTI What are the 9 standards from 1EdTech Consortium? 1EdTech Consortium (formallery IMS Global Learning Consortium) has published several standards throughout the edtech industry. We’ll name each standard, its purpose, and its contribution to interoperability.
Edlink API How to start a Google Classroom integration Let’s dive into what an edtech developer would need to know about the LMS and how a Google Classroom (GC) integration functions.
GDPR The effects of GDPR in education When the European Union enacted General Data Protection Regulation, its consequences were felt in industries around the world. We take a look at how GDPR affected the crossroads of education and technology.
Privacy Which organizations protect student privacy? These situations run the chance of breaking federal or state laws. To regulate that, these organizations help ensure that vendors comply with data privacy laws and actively protect students.
FERPA Does FERPA impact edtech companies? FERPA laid the modern foundations for protecting student privacy. But does it have any significance for edtech companies? Let’s look at the law and how it's enforced.
Data Standards Who creates data standards for education? Several groups control the creation and maintenance of data standards in education. Data standards support interoperability, which is the ability of systems to exchange and use similar data (though standards aren’t the only way to support interoperability).
COPPA What is COPPA? The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act This article explains what COPPA is, what it covers, and how companies can comply with the law. Whether you're new to COPPA or need a refresher, you'll find a clear breakdown of the key principles and responsibilities it outlines.
LTI What is LTI Advantage? LTI Advantage is the “missing piece” in development within the LTI 1.3 framework. It’s a bundle of services that sits on top of LTI 1.3 to be discussed below.
