ClassLink and ScootPad Leverage IMS Global Open Tech Standards to Improve Access

Students and teachers have secure, instant access to a rising star in adaptive learning
 
CLIFTON, N.J. - March 15, 2016 - PRLog -- ClassLink announced a new single sign-on connection to ScootPad, a leading adaptive learning platform for grades K-8. This new partnership will provide users with secure, one-click access to ScootPad's independently-proven adaptive learning resources.

ClassLink OneClick delivers single sign-on to web resources, like ScootPad, and to files, whether they are stored in the cloud, on a device, or on the school network.With more than 3,000 single sign-on connectors, ClassLink has brought together more resources than all other single sign-on platforms combined.

ScootPad CEO and Co-Founder, Bharat Kumar, lauded the partnership, "Given the increased demand for differentiated learning, having a ClassLink partnership that improves access is key to our success." Kumar continued, "We're also very happy with how easy it is to work with ClassLink via open technology standards from IMS Global Learning. ClassLink charges no fees to partners, a major barrier with other single sign-on platforms, and is able make connections with incredible speed."

ClassLink CEO, Berj Akian, echoed the sentiments of Kumar, "ScootPad is an innovator in the area of adaptive learning and we're pleased to partner with an organization that can fully harness the power of digital learning." Akian continued, "We're experiencing a rising tide of partners in education that view ClassLink as the best path forward when it comes to creating equitable access. Our relationship with ScootPad reflects our commitment to be fully inclusive, ensuring that with one user name and password, teachers and students have everything they need to be successful. It's that simple."

ClassLink and ScootPad are leveraging Learning Tools Interoperability (https://www.imsglobal.org/activity/learning-tools-interop...)® (LTI) to provide a rich integration of two world-class platforms. Schools, developers, and publishers that embrace specifications like LTI have better, more secure, and faster connections between digital education resources, making life easier for school IT teams and making teaching and learning more effective both in and beyond the classroom.

About ClassLink

ClassLink provides OneClick and OneRoster. OneClick enables single sign-on access to web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. OneRoster easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. ClassLink adoptions continues to accelerate across the US, as does its roster of partners (https://www.classlink.com/partners/). ClassLink OneClick is now the preferred single sign-on platform for thousands of schools and districts around the world and for an increasing number of publishers and platform providers. Follow us on Twitter @ClassLink (https://twitter.com/classlink).

About ScootPad
Founded in 2011, ScootPad is a leading adaptive learning platform for grades K-8. Delivering highly personalized and accelerated learning through adaptive algorithms, predictive analytics, data visualization, and gamification, ScootPad has become a "go-to" platform for 39,000+ schools across 10,000+ districts. With its comprehensive design, ScootPad has become a classroom staple, providing teachers and students with a full suite of features that are accessible anywhere, any time, on any device. For more information, visit www.scootpad.com (https://www.scootpad.com/index) or follow us on Twitter @ScootPad (https://twitter.com/scootpad).

ClassLink and OneClick are trademarks of ClassLink, Inc.

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