TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast Episode 184: The Digital Learning Value of 1EdTech “Decomplexified”
Apr 21, 2025
Curtiss Barnes, CEO of the 1EdTech Consortium with over 30 years in education, drops by for an insightful conversation. He highlights the rebranding journey from IMS Global to 1EdTech, focusing on the importance of collaboration in shaping educational standards. The discussion also touches on the impact of data privacy in technology and the value of membership for higher education institutions. Barnes emphasizes how simplified mission and trusted apps can enhance digital learning, paving the way for innovation and improved credentialing.
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Clear Vision and Mission Focus
- OneEdTech refocused by simplifying its vision and mission statements to emphasize clarity and core values.
- It aims to unite the education community globally with open standards to reduce complexity and accelerate innovation for learners.
Expanding Global Standards Impact
- OneEdTech is expanding its global impact by integrating multiple standards like LTI, EduAPI, and Caliper.
- Collaboration with organizations like Georgia Tech and EdFi highlights efforts to normalize learner data and extend interoperability.
Trusted Apps Boost Confidence
- The Trusted Apps ecosystem certifies edtech products for quality and security, supporting confident adoption.
- It simplifies compliance, reduces integration costs, and aids accreditation by documenting trustworthy app usage.
