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Introduction to Edline
• Our mission is to provide the world’s
leading technology solutions that help
schools improve student performance
by harnessing the power of parental
involvement, support teachers, and
engage the learning community
• Through a combination of organic
growth and acquisition, Edline has one
or more enterprise-wide solutions
(SaaS) in nearly 21,000 schools
• Justin Tan is our President
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Edline Acquisition History
• Edline acquired five companies
since Providence’s initial
investment in August 2009
• Prior to the Providence acquisition,
Edline acquired two Gradebook
companies: GradeQuick and Easy
Grade Pro
• Now about 215 employees, with
offices in Chicago, Carbondale, IL,
Denver, CO and Rochester, NY
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• More than half the higher-ed institutions use a Blackboard product
• Over half the K12 schools in the U.S. use one or more of our
combined products
• Now, we have more K12 clients than Higher Ed clients
Blackboard Edline Combination
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Our commitment to K12 has never been stronger
• Client engagement (Surveys, conversations, symposia)
• Peer 2 Peer discussion (Blackboard World, Executive symposia)
• Product enhancements (constant upgrades)
• Strengthening K12 offering (integration, more products, commercial
and open source)
• Third party value-add partnerships (commerce and content)
Supported by Blackboard knowhow and Providence
financial backing
Commitment to K12
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Blackboard World
Location
Ernest N. Memorial Convention
Center, New Orleans, LA
Dates
Tuesday, July 10 – Thursday,
July 12
Themes
• Technology Adoption
• Mobility
• Digital Content
• Social Learning
• Analytics in Action
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Commerce: Prep Sportswear
• It is free
• Up to 15% of sales goes back
to the school—basically free
and effortless fundraising
• 1200+ customizable items from
name brands (Adidas, Nike,
Russell)
• No inventory to maintain
• Web reporting tools to track
sales
• Easy 3 step sign up process
Using Edline to provide personalized content and an increased connection to the institution via district, school, classroom and group level websites that provide a 360 view of activities inside and outside the classroom. Parents and students can access personalized views of the information and content that they care about it. Combined calendars provide a singular view of all activities, schedules, tests, quizzes and assignments.
Technology Adoption – best practices for improving user success to maximize the value of your technology investment
Digital Content – how advancements in digital content are changing the way students and faculty engage with and share educational information and activities.
Mobility – how to meet the growing expectation that students have for access and engagement through mobile devices
Social Learning – learning from interaction and collaboration with peers through both formal and informal educational spheres.
Analytics in Action – the power of data-driven decision making across the institution
There is an option to add a “Visit Store” button in the navigation and an option to add banner as well. They will have a few sizes to choose from on the banner. Only logged in users will have access to the Prep links.