This foundational course introduces the Ed-Fi Technology Suite. Academy studentsexplore the different artifacts provided by Ed-Fi, such as the Operational Data Store (ODS), The Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and the many supporting tools that together form the Technology Suite.This course includessome technical contentbut is suitable forall skill levels.
Who Should Enroll
Data engineers and technical analysts who use Ed-Fi technology to integrate systems.
Technologists who want a detailed understanding of Ed-Fi integration patterns and the available toolset.
Anyone who wants a detailed walkthrough of Ed-Fi technology.
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, Academy students will:
Understand the main components of the Ed-Fi Platform and the many supporting tools available.
Understand how data is sent, received, and shared by education technology systems using Ed-Fi.
Get hands-on experience creating visualizations of how systems integrate to bring actionable data to decisionmakers.
Understand how data can be used once it is flowing through Ed-Fi technology.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this course are:
Understand the different options available to deploy or host the Ed-Fi Platform.
Be able to visualize your entire data pipeline.
Understand the changes the Ed-Fi Technology Suite will enable.
Identify the potential changes torelationships with technology vendors and an organization’s role in data integration.