Making Student Access to Digital Learning Easier with Rostering
In today’s classrooms, students and teachers rely on digital tools for learning. However, when students struggle to log in or must wait for days or weeks to access learning applications, it disrupts lessons and causes frustration. Education leaders need simple, reliable solutions to ensure students can access the resources they need from day one.
That’s where automated rostering comes in. It automatically connects students to the digital tools needed for their classes, reducing delays and helping teachers focus on teaching instead of troubleshooting tech issues. A well-organized rostering system minimizes classroom disruptions and provides an equitable learning experience for all students.
Why Rostering is Important for Schools
Managing student access to learning apps manually is inefficient, slow, and often inconsistent. Automated rostering solutions like RapidIdentity Studio Rostering, along with the GO!View Portal, help schools:
- Ensure Instant Access: Students and teachers can log in immediately, so learning starts on time.
- Support Personalized Learning: Students get access to all the applications used in their classes, minimizing classroom disruptions.
- Keep Information Accurate: Automated updates reflect class and schedule changes in near-real-time, so there are no gaps in student access.
- Increase Security and Privacy: Automatic account creation and removal helps ensure the privacy of confidential student information.
- Reduce Workload for Staff: Eliminating manual rostering allows IT teams and teachers to focus on supporting students, not administrative tasks.
How Automated Rostering Works
Automated rostering links student information systems (SIS) with learning applications, updating enrollments in real time. RapidIdentity Studio supports different integration methods, making it easy to connect with a variety of education tools:
- OneRoster: A widely used format that securely transfers student roster data between student information systems (SIS) and learning applications.
- LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability): A standard that facilitates seamless integration between educational platforms.
- API Integrations: Custom connections that sync student data directly with applications.
Keeping Student Data Safe
RapidIdentity Studio allows administrators to specify which data elements are shared with third-party applications, protecting students' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and reducing security risks.
Best Practices for Setting Up Rostering
To make the most of automated rostering, districts should:
- Use a Unified Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solution: Combining RapidIdentity Lifecycle with RapidIdentity Studio simplifies account management and enhances data security.
- Manage Access Centrally with GO! View Portal: This dashboard helps administrators oversee and efficiently control student access.
- Work with Trusted Vendors: Work with trusted edtech vendors that support OneRoster and LTI standards.
- Keep SIS Data Clean and Updated: Accurate records prevent login issues and errors.
- Use Single Sign-On (SSO) for Easy Logins: Combining rostering with SSO lets students and teachers use one secure login for all applications, saving time, reducing login issues, and improving security.
Conclusion
Ensuring students have timely, seamless access to digital learning tools sets them up for educational success. Automated rostering simplifies the process, improves security, and helps create a better learning experience for everyone. With RapidIdentity Studio Rostering and the GO!View Portal, schools can confidently manage student access to digital resources so teachers can focus on what matters most—teaching.
To learn more about our rostering solution, check out our latest webinar: Studio Overview.