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The Unicon Blog
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For more than 30 years, Unicon engineers, architects, and strategists have helped colleges, universities, EdTech companies, and workforce organizations design and run the technology that powers teaching and learning. This is where we share what we're seeing, building, and figuring out in our own words, without the buzzwords.
AI is exposing the growing gap between traditional degrees and real workforce needs and skills-based credentials alone won't close it. This article explores why interoperable, verifiable digital credentials require a data infrastructure foundation, and how institutions can build one that learners and employers can actually trust.
As browser restrictions phase out third-party cookies, the EdTech industry needed a secure path forward for LTI 1.3. This article breaks down the new 1EdTech specifications, how the solution works, and what institutions and vendors need to know next.
Learning Experience Design goes beyond instructional design by combining learner-centered design, technology, and data. Explore how these three elements work together to create more engaging, measurable, and personalized learning experiences.
Choosing the right identity and access management tools can be challenging. This guide compares midPoint and Grouper within the InCommon Trusted Access Platform and explains where each solution fits in a modern IAM strategy.
How do you know if a course is actually effective? This article explores the Kirkpatrick Model and outlines practical ways organizations can measure learning outcomes, learner behavior, and overall training impact.
LTI 1.3 Dynamic Registration simplifies how learning tools connect with LMS platforms by reducing manual setup and improving interoperability. Learn how it works and why it matters for institutions and EdTech providers.