Integrating with Google

Does Google Classroom support LTI 1.3 or LTI Advantage?

Due to the amount of its user base, many edtech developers are looking for ways to integrate with Google Classroom. Google Classroom is a bit different from other LMS providers, which can make integrating challenging.

Flow

Flow now syncs ManageBac+ with Google Classroom

Tired of manually syncing rosters and grades between ManageBac+ and your LMS? Flow now supports ManageBac+ and Google Classroom, automatically keeping classroom data in sync between your SIS and LMS—no more spreadsheets, exports, or manual imports.

LMS

LMS integrations in 2024 for K12 and higher education: What you need to know

Check out the most recent update to LMS integrations for the upcoming year. Download it today for free!

Data Integration

Should I integrate with the Google Classroom API or the Edlink unified API?

Let’s compare an LMS integration vs. a Unified API solution to help your EdTech app thrive.

LMS

Should I Integrate with Schoology or Google Classroom?

Consider these points if you are an edtech developer who needs to choose to build 1 integration over another.

Google Workspace vs G-Suite: What’s the difference?

Google rebranded its educational offerings from G-Suite for Education to Google Workspace for Education. But there’s more than just a name change. Learn what's new for Google Workspace and Google Classroom.

LMS

Google Classroom vs. Microsoft Teams: A side-by-side integration comparison

Both Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams are widely popular LMSs. Use this guide to compare each LMS and navigate upcoming development roadblocks.

LMS

Google Workspace for education: What edtech developers should know

On February 17, 2021, Google launched Google Workspace for Education, introducing changes that impact how developers build LMS integrations. From pricing updates to new add-on capabilities in Google Classroom, the platform now offers more opportunities for integration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Edlink API

Google Classroom integration quirks

Google Classroom stands out from other LMS providers, often in ways that can affect your integration strategy.

LMS

How apps can sync assignments and grades with Google Classroom

Syncing assignments and grades is one of the most valuable aspects of integrating with an LMS. Through Google Classroom’s API, developers can integrate applications with the LMS and enable several features to enhance interoperability.

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.

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.