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Course Information

  • Course Title: Ed-Fi 103 - Introduction to EdTechVendor Engagement 
  • Course Code: Ed-Fi 103
  • Tracks: Technical Track
  • Series: Fundamentals of the Ed-Fi Solution (100 Series)
  • Course Prerequisites: 
  • Learning Delivery Modes: Self-Guided Course (Online)
    • Video
  • Time to Complete: 90 minutes
  • Registration Options: Online
  • Link to online course

Course Overview

Description

This course provides essential information on how to engage education technology vendors in Ed-Fi work. It covers building relationships with vendors, communicating initiatives and data requirements clearly, and strategies for engaging vendors as partners.

Who Should Enroll

  • Project and program management staff who are responsible for vendor agreements and coordination.
  • Solution designers and architects who determine how data makes its way from vendor systems to the Ed-Fi ODS / API Platform.
  • Technologists who engage with vendors to discuss solution requirements, visualizations, and other system components.

Course Outcome

By the end of this course, Academy students will: 

  • Understand the critical role an EdTech vendor plays in an Ed-Fi implementation.
  • Be able to describe the benefits of adopting Ed-Fi and partnering on Ed-Fi API integrations with vendors.
  • By reviewing real-world case studies, understand the importance of clearly communicating project needs and goals to an EdTech vendor.
  • Draft a use case that describes needs to an EdTech vendor
  • Understand essential resources such as Starter Kits and Solution Guides, and understand how Solution Guides assist vendors with Ed-Fi projects.
  • Understand how State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, and Educator Preparation Programs can contribute to strong partnerships with EdTech vendors.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives for this course are: 

  • Understand the importance of strong relationships with your EdTech vendors. 
  • Learn how to build and manage relationships with your EdTech vendors and communicate your requirements clearly. 
  • Understand the differences between State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, and Educator Prep Programs. 
  • Learn about the resources available to support EdTech vendor engagement. 

Course Modules

  • Welcome
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Use Case Focus
  • Vendor Engagement Strategies
  • Conclusion