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Integration overview

CoGuide integrates seamlessly with your existing educational technology stack, making it easy to incorporate classroom insights into your current workflows. Whether you use Google Classroom, Canvas, or other learning management systems, CoGuide enhances your teaching without disrupting your established processes.
Seamless integration: CoGuide works with your existing tools to enhance, not replace, your current teaching workflow.

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Learning Management System (LMS) integrations

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Google Classroom integration

Connect CoGuide with Google Classroom for streamlined workflow management.

Automatic class sync

Seamless setup
  • Automatically sync with your Google Classroom classes
  • Import student rosters and seating arrangements
  • Sync class schedules and timetables
  • No manual data entry required

Insights sharing

Easy reporting
  • Share participation insights with students
  • Post engagement summaries to Classroom
  • Export analytics to Google Drive
  • Integrate with Google Meet for virtual classes

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Google Classroom features

1

Class setup

Connect your Google Classroom account and select classes to monitor.
2

Student mapping

Map Google Classroom students to seat positions for detailed tracking.
3

Schedule sync

Sync class schedules to automatically start/stop monitoring.
4

Report sharing

Share participation insights and analytics through Google Classroom.

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Canvas LMS integration

Integrate CoGuide with Canvas for comprehensive learning management.
  • Automatic course sync: Import Canvas courses and student rosters
  • Assignment integration: Link participation data to specific assignments
  • Grade book integration: Include participation metrics in Canvas grade book
  • Module organization: Organize CoGuide data within Canvas modules
  • Course analytics: Share participation insights within Canvas
  • Student dashboards: Provide students with their participation data
  • Instructor insights: Detailed analytics for course improvement
  • Admin reporting: Comprehensive reports for administrators
  • Auto-start monitoring: Begin monitoring when Canvas class starts
  • Data export: Automatic export of participation data to Canvas
  • Notification integration: Canvas notifications for participation alerts
  • Calendar sync: Sync monitoring schedules with Canvas calendar

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Use case integrations

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Teacher self-review

Use CoGuide data for personal professional development and teaching improvement.
1

Data collection

Monitor your classes and collect participation data over time.
2

Pattern analysis

Analyze participation patterns to identify teaching strengths and areas for improvement.
3

Goal setting

Set specific goals for improving classroom engagement and participation.
4

Progress tracking

Track progress toward your teaching goals using CoGuide analytics.

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Self-review features

Teaching effectiveness

Performance metrics
  • Track question effectiveness over time
  • Monitor student engagement patterns
  • Analyze teaching pace and timing
  • Identify successful teaching strategies

Professional development

Growth tracking
  • Set and track teaching improvement goals
  • Monitor progress in specific areas
  • Identify training needs and opportunities
  • Document professional growth

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Admin coaching

Provide administrators with data to support teacher coaching and development.
  • Participation trends: Long-term participation patterns across classes
  • Teaching effectiveness: Data on question quality and student engagement
  • Professional growth: Progress tracking for individual teachers
  • Best practices: Identification of effective teaching strategies
  • Coaching dashboards: Comprehensive views of teacher performance
  • Progress reports: Regular updates on teaching improvement
  • Resource recommendations: Suggested professional development resources
  • Peer collaboration: Tools for teacher-to-teacher learning
  • School-wide patterns: Participation trends across the school
  • Resource allocation: Data to inform professional development decisions
  • Policy development: Insights to inform school policies
  • Success metrics: Measurable outcomes for teaching effectiveness

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Counselor evidence

Provide counselors with data to support student interventions and academic support.
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Participation monitoring

Track individual student participation patterns over time.
2

Engagement analysis

Identify students who may need additional support or intervention.
3

Data sharing

Share relevant participation data with counselors and support staff.
4

Intervention tracking

Monitor the effectiveness of interventions using participation data.

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Counselor tools

Student support

Individual insights
  • Track participation patterns for specific students
  • Identify students who may need additional support
  • Monitor engagement changes over time
  • Document intervention effectiveness

Academic support

Learning assistance
  • Identify students struggling with participation
  • Track progress after interventions
  • Provide data for academic support decisions
  • Monitor overall classroom engagement

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Technical integrations

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API access

CoGuide provides API access for custom integrations and data analysis.
  • Standard REST endpoints: Easy integration with existing systems
  • JSON data format: Structured data for easy processing
  • Authentication: Secure API access with proper authentication
  • Rate limiting: Appropriate rate limits to ensure system stability
  • Real-time notifications: Get notified of important events
  • Custom endpoints: Send data to your own systems
  • Event filtering: Choose which events to receive
  • Retry logic: Reliable delivery with automatic retries
  • Multiple formats: CSV, JSON, XML export options
  • Scheduled exports: Automatic data export on schedule
  • Custom fields: Select specific data points to export
  • Bulk operations: Efficient handling of large datasets

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Database integrations

Connect CoGuide with your school’s existing database systems.
1

Database connection

Configure connection to your school’s database system.
2

Data mapping

Map CoGuide data fields to your database schema.
3

Synchronization

Set up automatic data synchronization between systems.
4

Monitoring

Monitor integration health and data quality.

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Workflow automation

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Automated reporting

Set up automatic reports and notifications to streamline your workflow.

Scheduled reports

Automatic delivery
  • Daily, weekly, or monthly participation reports
  • Email delivery to administrators and teachers
  • Custom report templates and formats
  • Integration with existing reporting systems

Real-time alerts

Immediate notifications
  • Participation threshold alerts
  • Engagement pattern notifications
  • Technical issue alerts
  • Custom alert configurations

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Data synchronization

  • Live data updates: Keep all systems synchronized in real-time
  • Conflict resolution: Handle data conflicts automatically
  • Change tracking: Monitor data changes across systems
  • Rollback capability: Revert changes if needed
  • Scheduled updates: Regular batch updates for efficiency
  • Data validation: Ensure data quality during synchronization
  • Error handling: Robust error handling and recovery
  • Performance optimization: Efficient processing of large datasets

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Privacy and security in integrations

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Data protection

All integrations maintain the same privacy and security standards as CoGuide core features.
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Encrypted transmission

All data transmitted between systems is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
2

Access controls

Integration access is controlled through proper authentication and authorization.
3

Data minimization

Only necessary data is shared through integrations.
4

Audit logging

All integration activities are logged and auditable.

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Compliance considerations

  • All integrations comply with FERPA requirements
  • No personally identifiable information shared
  • School controls all data access and sharing
  • Proper consent and authorization maintained
  • School maintains ownership of all data
  • No data shared with third parties without consent
  • Integration partners bound by same privacy requirements
  • Complete data control and portability

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Setting up integrations

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Google Classroom setup

1

Enable integration

Go to CoGuide Settings > Integrations > Google Classroom and enable the integration.
2

Authorize access

Sign in to your Google account and authorize CoGuide access to Classroom.
3

Select classes

Choose which Google Classroom classes to monitor with CoGuide.
4

Configure sync

Set up automatic synchronization of class data and schedules.

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Canvas setup

1

Install app

Install the CoGuide app in your Canvas instance through the Canvas App Center.
2

Configure courses

Select which Canvas courses to integrate with CoGuide.
3

Set permissions

Configure what data CoGuide can access and how it can be used.
4

Test integration

Verify that data is syncing correctly between Canvas and CoGuide.

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Troubleshooting integrations

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Common issues and solutions

Symptoms:
  • Cannot connect to LMS
  • Authentication errors
  • Permission denied messages
Solutions:
  • Check login credentials
  • Verify account permissions
  • Re-authorize integration
  • Contact IT support if needed
Symptoms:
  • Data not syncing between systems
  • Missing or incomplete data
  • Sync errors or failures
Solutions:
  • Check network connectivity
  • Verify integration settings
  • Restart sync process
  • Check for system updates
Symptoms:
  • Slow data loading
  • Timeout errors
  • System responsiveness issues
Solutions:
  • Check system resources
  • Optimize data queries
  • Adjust sync frequency
  • Contact support for assistance

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Support and resources

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Getting help with integrations

Integration documentation

Detailed guides for each integration available in CoGuide documentation.

Technical support

Contact our technical support team for integration assistance.

Community forum

Connect with other CoGuide users for integration tips and solutions.

Professional services

Available professional services for complex integration needs.

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Next steps

Explore specific integration options:

Google Classroom

Detailed setup and configuration guide for Google Classroom integration.

Canvas LMS

Complete guide for Canvas LMS integration and configuration.

API documentation

Technical documentation for API access and custom integrations.

Privacy security

Understand how integrations maintain privacy and security.