Talking Data Interoperability with the League of Innovative Schools

Tonight’s #DPLIS chat w/ @davidmiyashiro and @jonguertin of @CajonValleyUSD will focus on data #interoperability. Their work is featured in our new data interoperability case study, which you can explore here: https://t.co/E9Ja9ZZNqw

— Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) May 31, 2018

Q2: @DigitalPromise defines data interoperability as the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data between applications. What does data interoperability mean to you and your district? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A2 In Mineola Data Interoperability is getting disparate system the ability to talk to each other. #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

A2: For us the lack of data interoperability we currently have makes using digital tools more laborious. It also makes advocating for and monitoring student success more difficult. #DPLIS https://t.co/su90uW197o

— Dr. Nicole Smith, EdD (@MrsSmithNHS) May 31, 2018

A2: At @bwrsd we have signed the @projunicorn pledge and have started to evaluate our existing vendors using their data interoperability rubric: https://t.co/g7bbPNqEg1 #DPLIS

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018

A2:For someone who does not understand that inner works of servers/networks, Data interoperability has been a symbolic battle to find coherence among many competing forces.If we can speak the same language & share information, our educators can make magic for our students. #dplis

— Mario J. Andrade (@mariojandrade) May 31, 2018

Q3: Single Sign On (SSO) was a challenge for @CajonValleyUSD that we tackled this year. What is your district doing to help make logging into multiple systems easier? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A3- SSO for teachers is a little easier than SSO for kids, especially when using a variety of apps #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

Great insight from a teacher! #DPLIS https://t.co/isaoh1IGcB

— Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) May 31, 2018

A3 – SSO was identified by @bwrsd educators as a major need to streamline digital learning workflow. We explored one tool this year, but it actually made it more complicated in some settings (ex. K-2) so we're exploring new product for next year based on teacher feedback. #DPLIS

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018

Q4: Staffing for advancing data interoperability looks different in different contexts. What does your data interoperability team look like? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A4- In house (small district) 2 people. If we add vendor support- many more. #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

Q4: #DPLIS . #BWRSD has its own @BWITDreamTeam pic.twitter.com/NnI7rKocSb

— Mario J. Andrade (@mariojandrade) May 31, 2018

A4: Leveraging external networks (like this one…) should also be considered a part of any district's data interoperability team. This is complicated work and we need to leverage the collective expertise that is our there. #DPLIS @ri_iste

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018

Q5: Secure data transfer is a pain point in a world without data standards. What are you doing to allow for secure data transfer in your context? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A5- We have a standard contract (legal) with each vendor that outlines our expectations and standards. Organizing the different data sets has been more of a pain point #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

A5: One step is that we are making sure to include discussion of data transfer / standards when negotiating new or renewed vendor contracts. #DPLIS

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018

Q6: In an ideal world, what would you want data to look like for teachers? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A6- Data needs to inform instruction and help teachers personalize student work. It should also demonstrate whether there is a correlation between grades in class and data from other sources. #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

Yes, being easily accessible and relevant to multiple stakeholders, especially families, is powerful. #DPLIS https://t.co/XNrFwZeiWt

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018

Portable too please =) #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

Identifies key areas and presents measures for the areas. Much like the medical field that can present the health of a person in one portal. This will prompt conversations with T’s and S’s to help personalize

— BWITDreamTeam (@BWITDreamTeam) May 31, 2018

Q7: Is there a “lesson learned” from your district in advancing data interoperability that this community could learn from? #DPLIS

— david miyashiro (@davidmiyashiro) May 31, 2018

A7- Spend time designing what you want the data to look like and more importantly the relationship between and among the data sets. Of course- garbage in, garbage out #DPLIS

— Michael Nagler (@NaglersNotions) May 31, 2018

A7: For more on data interoperability, including resources and actions you can take today, visit here: https://t.co/zER6azuetv #DPLIS

— Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) May 31, 2018

A7: Data interoperability is a key component to creating the conditions necessary for district's to advance deeper, personalized learning experiences for all of our students. It should be thought of on the same level (perhaps more so?) than device access and connectivity. #DPLIS

— Tom Driscoll (@TomDriscollEDU) May 31, 2018