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Ednition Joins 1EdTech: Advancing Open Standards in Edtech

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Mick Hewitt

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10.10.2022

We are thrilled to announce that Ednition has joined 1EdTech, the leading global non-profit consortium dedicated to driving innovation and open technology standards in education. This milestone represents our deep commitment to supporting seamless data interoperability and secure information exchange across K–12, higher education, and corporate learning environments. By becoming a member of 1EdTech, Ednition solidifies its role in empowering educators and institutions through the adoption of critical standards—particularly OneRoster for rostering.

Who is 1EdTech?

1EdTech (formerly known as IMS Global Learning Consortium) is an organization of education institutions, edtech suppliers, and government agencies working collaboratively to implement open and inclusive standards. These standards aim to streamline digital workflows, enhance data sharing among different systems, and ultimately improve the learner experience. Through technical frameworks such as OneRoster, LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability), Common Cartridge, and QTI (Question and Test Interoperability), 1EdTech ensures that educators and learners benefit from dynamic and integrated digital ecosystems. By aligning with these standards, member organizations can deliver engaging, personalized learning experiences while maintaining robust data privacy and security measures.

Why OneRoster Matters

One of the most impactful standards that 1EdTech has developed is OneRoster, a solution that simplifies the process of rostering students, teachers, and classes across multiple educational platforms. For schools, managing separate rosters in various applications can be time-consuming and prone to errors. OneRoster addresses these challenges by creating a secure, standardized format for exchanging roster data. This ensures educators spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on instruction—precisely the kind of streamlined approach we prioritize at Ednition.

Ednition’s Core Philosophy

At Ednition, our mission is to empower educators with intuitive tools and data-driven insights. We believe that interoperability is essential to unlocking the potential of modern classrooms. Our dedication to open standards like OneRoster reflects our guiding principle: when information flows freely and securely to game changing edtech applications, schools thrive. By embracing 1EdTech’s standards, Ednition ensures that edtech vendors can seamlessly integrate our solutions with their existing technology, and connect with school/district SIS systems, reducing complexity and allowing educators to focus on what truly matters—teaching and learning.

Benefits of Joining 1EdTech

Through our membership in 1EdTech, we gain access to a network of like-minded organizations committed to enhancing digital learning experiences. This means participating in collaborative working groups, contributing to emerging standards, and sharing best practices with a global community. For our customers, membership translates into increased confidence that Ednition’s solutions will remain current with evolving standards, ensuring the highest level of interoperability and security. We also look forward to contributing our insights and expertise to 1EdTech’s collective efforts, helping shape the next generation of learning tools and applications.

Looking Ahead

Joining 1EdTech is more than just a milestone; it is a promise to our partners and customers that Ednition will continue to prioritize open standards and foster an environment of innovation. By wholeheartedly supporting OneRoster and other 1EdTech standards, we aim to streamline the rostering process, reduce administrative burdens, and facilitate a cohesive digital classroom experience. We look forward to collaborating with the remarkable community of institutions and industry leaders within 1EdTech as we work together to elevate learning for educators, students, and administrators worldwide.

Stay tuned for more updates on our journey with 1EdTech and how we plan to harness open standards to power the future of education. Together, we can create a more connected, accessible, and impactful learning ecosystem for all.

Want to see how Ednition can enhance your digital learning ecosystem? Book a demo today and discover how our solutions can streamline integration, improve learning outcomes, and support your institution’s EdTech strategy.

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