LMS Common pitfalls of LMS integration Companies getting started with LMS integrations may run into some common pitfalls. Many of these challenges aren't immediately apparent and can cause serious delays. Here's a short list of some of the most typical, but frustrating roadblocks developers could run into.
Brightspace API vs. LTI integration for Brightspace (D2L) Brightspace by D2L is a popular LMS among large K12 districts in Canada and the United States. There are 2 methods to integrate with Brightspace, through the API or through the LTI standard. This article will cover each method and how to use them.
Blackboard API vs. LTI integration for Blackboard Blackboard is a popular LMS among universities and large K12 districts in the United States. There are 2 ways to integrate with Blackboard, through its API or the LTI standard. Here’s more about each method and how to use them to integrate with Blackboard.
Blackboard How to use the Blackboard API Learn how the Blackboard API can integrate third-party apps to use SSO, rostering, content integration, and grade passback.
Why is LMS integration important? Integration for a learning management system is one of the first steps for edtech organizations to become more interoperable. Here’s how LMS integrations help institutions and companies.
Microsoft How to use the Microsoft Graph API to integrate with Microsoft Teams With many districts that adopted the LMS, it's important for edtech developers to know how to integrate with Microsoft Teams. We'll focus specifically on using the Graph API to integrate to Microsoft Teams and features developers can use with the API.
Microsoft API vs. LTI integration for Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams for Education (Teams) is one of the fastest-growing learning management systems (LMS) in the U.S. Most LMS providers support two integration methods: API and LTI. This article explains how Microsoft Teams supports each, and how to choose the right one for your product.
Edlink API API vs. LTI integration for Google Classroom Google Classroom has been widely adopted across the United States. There are typically 2 methods of LMS integration: API and LTI standard integrations. Here’s what edtech developers should know to integrate their products with Google Classroom.
Schoology How to use the Schoology API Learn how the Schoology API can integrate third-party apps to use SSO, rostering, content integration, and grade passback.
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).
Product Updates What's new in the Edlink API This article contains a summary of the changes to the Edlink API in versions 1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, and 1.7.3.
Data Integration 10 reasons why LMS integrations are too entangling to solve The pandemic slingshot third-party elearning apps into keeping up with the technological requirements of schools. Today, it’s even more important than ever for these companies to nail down an
Edlink API Google Classroom integration quirks Google Classroom stands out from other LMS providers, often in ways that can affect your integration strategy.
Schoology How to start a Schoology integration Like other LMS providers, Schoology supports both API and LTI integrations. Become aware of the capabilities of each to start building your Schoology connection.
Canvas How to start a Canvas integration Canvas by Instructure is a widely used LMS in the K12 space. For edtech developers, it’s important to understand how to integrate a product’s content or app with Canvas.
Edlink API What information is available through the Google Classroom API? Edtech developers can integrate with the Google Classroom API and gain access to necessary data for seamless integrated experiences. Below is an explanation of some types of data to expect and a caveat on how the integration functions.
QTI What is the QTI Standard? The Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) specification is a standard developed by 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global) for sharing digital assessments across platforms that learning institutions might use.
LMS Is Google Classroom an LMS? When it comes to Google Classroom, some edtech individuals and organizations aren’t quite sure what to make of it. Is it an LMS or something else? Let's compare Google Classroom to other LMS offerings to examine how they're similar and how they differ.
LTI Challenges of integrating with Google Classroom Google Classroom comes with its own unique set of integration challenges. Widespread standards that are supported by other LMS providers are NOT supported by Google Classroom, which can cause some confusion on how to move forward.
Edlink API Why integrate with Google Classroom 1EdTech Consortium (formally 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.
