Unicon Technologist Linda Feng is Part of a New Initiative to Support Data Interoperability Within K-12 Education
Project Unicorn was started in 2016 by a group of K-12 educators from some of the country's most forward-thinking public schools.
GILBERT, Ariz., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unicon, Inc., a leading technology consulting firm focused solely on the education ecosystem, announces that Unicon software architect Linda Feng has become one of the founding members of the Project Unicorn Technical Advisory Committee.
Project Unicorn was started in 2016 by a group of K-12 educators from some of the country's most forward-thinking public schools. It is an effort to create a community of innovators that are committed to improving data interoperability within K-12 education. Project Unicorn recognizes that data interoperability is a powerful tool to transform teaching and learning and believes that solving the data interoperability challenges facing districts and schools is critical to giving teachers the information they need to do their jobs and to enabling innovation in classroom practices.
The Project Unicorn Technical Advisory Committee brings together a group of like-minded education technologists from K-12 education to think thorough technical issues and deployment of resources for those who have signed the Project Unicorn pledge. The goals of the TAC are as follows:
- Learn and collaborate on new technical solutions
- Identify opportunities to support interoperability implementations
- Give guidance to the Project Unicorn team in their efforts to provide technical assistance in the field.
Unicon is a proud supporter of Project Unicorn and signer of the Project Unicorn Vendor Pledge. With more than 25 years of experience in developing integration solutions for education technology, Unicon has in-depth experience with the power of seamless interoperability to make a positive impact on teaching and learning.
"Now more than ever, empowering teachers and lowering barriers for students is urgently needed," said Linda Feng, Software Architect, Unicon, Inc. "It is critical for our industry to come together to ensure maximum reusability and support diverse use cases to fulfill the promises of a 'plug-and-play' ecosystem for learners. Project Unicorn is uniquely positioned to facilitate collaboration amongst various groups who all possess the same goal of serving K-12 educators."
By signing the Project Unicorn pledge, organizations demonstrate their commitment to interoperability and join a network of over 600 school networks and 130 EdTech tools. Signers of the pledge also gain access to technical resources and support. Interested organizations can learn more by visiting Project Unicorn's website: Why Join Project Unicorn?
About Unicon
Unicon is a leading technology consulting firm focused solely on the education ecosystem. We partner with institutions and companies to create learner-centric digital experiences to transform online teaching and learning. Organizations leverage Unicon's domain expertise across numerous disciplines, including Amazon Web Services, IAM, analytics, standards-based integration, learning technology, and learning content. Unicon's depth of experience in designing, building, integrating, operating, and supporting learning, assessment, and institutional systems ensures the right skills and technologies are applied to every engagement. We believe in the power of technology to expand access to education, and in the power of education to create a better future for all.
For more information, visit our website unicon.net.
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