LMS Integration

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LMS

Building or buying your LMS integrations

Once LMS integrations are the next step for a product’s development product leaders then have to stop and ask, “Should we build or buy these integrations?”. To make that decision easier, here are some points to consider.

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.

LMS

Why LMS integrations are vital for remote learning

An LMS is the focal point of a classroom's online presence. Assignments, submissions, student outcomes, digital media, and communication can all flow through an LMS. Hence, the LMS and the applications that integrate with it are extremely important for remote learning programs.

Microsoft

What is Microsoft Teams for Education?

Microsoft Teams (Teams) integrates with the Office 365 suite and supports third-party apps. It evolved from Skype for Business, offering more education-focused features.

SIS

What's the difference between an SIS and an LMS?

Both systems serve distinct purposes but record similar data to help teachers and administrators manage their day-to-day operations.