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*Fawning out-of-context opinions in PR "reviews" are unencyclopedic and undue weight. Review information should focus on substantial verifiable ''facts'' from experts.
*Fawning out-of-context opinions in PR "reviews" are unencyclopedic and undue weight. Review information should focus on substantial verifiable ''facts'' from experts.
*"Awards" should focus on significant "awards" (aka: 1st place) from independent acknowledged publications and organizations. Finalist mentions, most "top X" listings, branche-internal sponsored events, "customer choice" polls and other PR fluff are not awards. Also, awards should be listed in chronological ascending order (COI-editors are welcome to suggest such notable awards for inclusion here on the talkpage). [[User:GermanJoe|GermanJoe]] ([[User talk:GermanJoe|talk]]) 12:49, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
*"Awards" should focus on significant "awards" (aka: 1st place) from independent acknowledged publications and organizations. Finalist mentions, most "top X" listings, branche-internal sponsored events, "customer choice" polls and other PR fluff are not awards. Also, awards should be listed in chronological ascending order (COI-editors are welcome to suggest such notable awards for inclusion here on the talkpage). [[User:GermanJoe|GermanJoe]] ([[User talk:GermanJoe|talk]]) 12:49, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

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{{Infobox dot-com company
| name = Edsby
| logo = Edsby_horizontal_logo.png
| company_type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| foundation = April 2010
| screenshot = EdsbyScreenshot.jpg
| screenshot_size = 250px
| creators = Steve Asbury, Jon Asbury, Scott Welch, John Myers
| key_people = Steve Asbury, Jon Asbury, Scott Welch, John Myers, Dallas Kachan
| industry = [[K-12|K-12 education]]
| website_type = [[Learning management system]], [[analytics]], [[social networking]], [[data aggregation]]
| registration = Required
| num_users = Undisclosed
| url = {{URL|http://www.edsby.com/}}
| current_status = Active
}}
'''Edsby''' is a cloud-based [[software application]] that combines [[Social networking service|social networking]] with class and student management features. It is a [[learning management system]] for [[K-12]] students, educators and parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edtechroundup.org/reviews/edsby-k-12-learning-analytics-platform|title= Edsby: K-12 Learning & Analytics Platform|publisher=The EdTech Roundup|date=2017-12-19}}</ref>

Edsby, originally named CoreFour, was founded in April 2010 by the three original founders and architects of the [[FirstClass]] software application, cited as the first modern learning management system<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elearnhub.org/the-history-of-distance-learning-and-the-lms/|title=The History of Distance Learning and the LMS|publisher=ELH Online Learning Made Simple|author=Ashok Sharma}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.proprofs.com/c/lms/history-of-learning-management-systems/|title=History of learning management systems|publisher=ProProfs}}</ref> along with a longtime co-worker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.backbonemag.com/Magazine/2013-06/edsby-takes-home-the-prize.aspx|title=Edsby takes home the top prize|publisher=Backbone Magazine|date=2013-06-06}}</ref> It offers K-12 school districts various online [[social learning tools]] connected to their existing legacy systems, including [[Electronic grade book|gradebooks]], [[attendance]]-taking, parent-teacher communication features, [[classroom management]], [[content management]] and [[Social media#Social media in the classroom|social classroom interaction]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edtechreview.in/reviews/2531-edsby-learning-management-lms-for-schools|title=Edsby: A Great Blend of Learning Management & Insightful Analytics for School Districts|publisher=EdTechReview|date=2016-09-30}}</ref>

In 2016, the product introduced [[data aggregation]] and [[analytics]] features.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techlearning.com/ed-tech-ticker/10929|title=New Edsby Analytics Provide Real-Time Insights for K-12 Districts|publisher=Tech & Learning|date=2016-06-27}}</ref> In 2018, it introduced ways for educators to capture and report multimedia evidence of learning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techlearning.com/ed-tech-ticker/whats-new|title= What’s New|publisher=Tech & Learning|date=2018-03-05}}</ref>

==Business model==

Edsby is sold only to [[K-12]] school districts and not available as a free version. It sells its system directly to school districts and private schools and charges a per-user conventional [[software as a service]] fee annually. Edsby synchronizes bi-directionally with school districts' legacy [[student information system]]s and other systems and creates and manages classes, students, teachers and schedules by leveraging districts' existing databases, speeding deployment and district-wide adoption.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edtechreview.in/reviews/2531-edsby-learning-management-lms-for-schools|title=Edsby: A Great Blend of Learning Management & Insightful Analytics for School Districts|publisher=EdTechReview|date=2016-09-30}}</ref>

Edsby has partnered with [[Microsoft]] and makes its service available on the [[Microsoft Azure]] cloud service worldwide.<ref name="thejournal.com">{{cite web|url=https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/02/08/edsby-lms-finds-home-in-canadian-districts-and-on-azure.aspx|title=Edsby LMS Finds Home in Canadian Districts and on Azure|publisher=T.H.E. Journal|date=2016-02-08}}</ref> Microsoft has enhanced its [[Microsoft OneNote|OneNote]] application to support easy entry of grades into the Edsby gradebook.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/26/microsoft-onenote-classroom/|title= Microsoft wants OneNote to be the go-to classroom app|publisher=Engadget|date=2017-06-26}}</ref>

Edsby is privately held. The company has acknowledged one funding round of around two million [[US dollar]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-01-21-edsby-gets-funding-to-help-districts-deploy-social-learning-tools|title=Edsby Gets Funding to Help Districts Deploy Social Learning Tools|publisher=EdSurge|date=2014-01-21}}</ref>

==Customers==

One significant Edsby site is the school district of [[Hillsborough County Public Schools]]. Edsby is deployed to all of the 215,000 students and 15,000 teachers at 260 schools in the district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seenmagazine.us/Articles/Article-Detail/ArticleId/6695/Top-Tech-Essentials-for-Parent-Engagement|title=Top Tech Essentials For Parent Engagement|publisher=Southeast Education Network Magazine|date=2018-01-07}}</ref> Edsby replaced a more expensive system, [[Edline]], in September 2013 for grade books and parent engagement. Educator reaction has been positive, with some end-user grousing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/hillsborough-school-district-rolls-out-edsby-grade-book-system/2139689|title=Hillsborough school district rolls out Edsby grade book system|publisher=Tampa Bay Times|date=2013-09-02}}</ref> Another large single customer is the 122,000-student [[York Region District School Board]], where Edsby is used district-wide for parent communication and student assessment and reporting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/10/prweb14758985.htm|title=Edsby Deploys to More Than 120,000 Users at York Region District|publisher=PRWeb|date=2017-10-03}}</ref>

District-wide deployments with other school systems include 34,000 students and 3,450 staff at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/04/prweb12650188.htm|title=Edsby Selected by Kawartha Pine Ridge for District-wide Deployment|publisher=PRWeb|date=2015-04-14}}</ref>. The Greater Essex County District School Board has also adopted Edsby for its 35,000 students and their parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://windsorlifemag.dgtlpub.com/?i=4210&p=47|title=Connecting Students, Teachers and Parents Online Via Edsby|publisher=Windsor Life Magazine|issue=Autumn 2017}}</ref>

==Awards==

* 2017 SIIA [[Software and Information Industry Association#CODiE Awards|CODiE Award]], Best Education Data Solution<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siia.net/Press/SIIA-Announces-2017-CODiE-Award-Winners-for-Education-Technology-Industry||title=SIIA Announces 2017 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology Industry|publisher=Software and Information Industry Association|year=2017}}</ref>
* 2016 [[District Administration]] Top 100 product<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.districtadministration.com/article/spotlight-school-solutions|title=Spotlight on school solutions|publisher= District Administration magazine|year=2016}}</ref>
* 2016 THE Journal Reader's Choice awards: Most Valuable In Your Schools & Top 10 Favorite Technologies Currently Used<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thejournal.com/Articles/2016/10/31/Readers-Choice-Awards-2016.aspx?Page=1|title=Readers' Choice Awards 2016|publisher= THE Journal|year=2016}}</ref>
* 2016 Tech & Learning Award of Excellence<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techlearning.com/contests/0007/34th-annual-awards-of-excellence-winners-announced-by-tech--learning-magazine/70259|title=34th Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced by Tech & Learning Magazine|publisher= Tech & Learning Magazine|year=2016}}</ref>
* 2016 SIIA [[Software and Information Industry Association#CODiE Awards|CODiE Award]], Best Classroom Management Solution<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siia.net/Press/SIIA-Announces-CODiE-Award-Winners-for-Education-Technology-Industry|title=SIIA Announces CODiE™ Award Winners for Education Technology Industry|publisher=Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)|year=2015}}</ref>
* 2015 [[District Administration]] Readers’ Choice Top Products<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.districtadministration.com/article/k12-products-work|title= K12 products that work|publisher=District Administration|year=2015}}</ref>
* 2015 EdTech Digest top LMS of 2015 "Cool Tool" Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/2015-finalists-winners|title=2015 – Finalists & Winners|publisher=EdTech Digest|year=2015}}</ref>
* 2014-2015 eSchool News Readers’ Choice Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/08/01/top-edtech-products-093/|title=50 top ed-tech products, straight from educators|publisher=eSchool News|year=2014}}</ref>
* 2014 [[District Administration|District Administration's]] Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.districtadministration.com/article/k12-leaders-pick-favorite-products|title=K12 leaders pick favorite products|publisher=District Administration|year=2014}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.edsby.com}}
*[https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/edsby Edsby CrunchBase profile]

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Edsby
File:Edsby horizontal logo.png
File:EdsbyScreenshot.jpg
Type of businessPrivate
Type of site
Learning management system, analytics, social networking, data aggregation
FoundedApril 2010
Created bySteve Asbury, Jon Asbury, Scott Welch, John Myers
Key peopleSteve Asbury, Jon Asbury, Scott Welch, John Myers, Dallas Kachan
IndustryK-12 education
URLwww.edsby.com
RegistrationRequired
UsersUndisclosed
Current statusActive

Edsby is a cloud-based software application that combines social networking with class and student management features. It is a learning management system for K-12 students, educators and parents.[1]

Edsby, originally named CoreFour, was founded in April 2010 by the three original founders and architects of the FirstClass software application, cited as the first modern learning management system[2][3] along with a longtime co-worker.[4] It offers K-12 school districts various online social learning tools connected to their existing legacy systems, including gradebooks, attendance-taking, parent-teacher communication features, classroom management, content management and social classroom interaction.[5]

In 2016, the product introduced data aggregation and analytics features.[6] In 2018, it introduced ways for educators to capture and report multimedia evidence of learning.[7]

Business model

Edsby is sold only to K-12 school districts and not available as a free version. It sells its system directly to school districts and private schools and charges a per-user conventional software as a service fee annually. Edsby synchronizes bi-directionally with school districts' legacy student information systems and other systems and creates and manages classes, students, teachers and schedules by leveraging districts' existing databases, speeding deployment and district-wide adoption.[8]

Edsby has partnered with Microsoft and makes its service available on the Microsoft Azure cloud service worldwide.[9] Microsoft has enhanced its OneNote application to support easy entry of grades into the Edsby gradebook.[10]

Edsby is privately held. The company has acknowledged one funding round of around two million US dollars.[11]

Customers

One significant Edsby site is the school district of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Edsby is deployed to all of the 215,000 students and 15,000 teachers at 260 schools in the district.[12] Edsby replaced a more expensive system, Edline, in September 2013 for grade books and parent engagement. Educator reaction has been positive, with some end-user grousing.[13] Another large single customer is the 122,000-student York Region District School Board, where Edsby is used district-wide for parent communication and student assessment and reporting.[14]

District-wide deployments with other school systems include 34,000 students and 3,450 staff at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board[15]. The Greater Essex County District School Board has also adopted Edsby for its 35,000 students and their parents.[16]

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Edsby: K-12 Learning & Analytics Platform". The EdTech Roundup. 2017-12-19.
  2. ^ Ashok Sharma. "The History of Distance Learning and the LMS". ELH Online Learning Made Simple.
  3. ^ "History of learning management systems". ProProfs.
  4. ^ "Edsby takes home the top prize". Backbone Magazine. 2013-06-06.
  5. ^ "Edsby: A Great Blend of Learning Management & Insightful Analytics for School Districts". EdTechReview. 2016-09-30.
  6. ^ "New Edsby Analytics Provide Real-Time Insights for K-12 Districts". Tech & Learning. 2016-06-27.
  7. ^ "What's New". Tech & Learning. 2018-03-05.
  8. ^ "Edsby: A Great Blend of Learning Management & Insightful Analytics for School Districts". EdTechReview. 2016-09-30.
  9. ^ "Edsby LMS Finds Home in Canadian Districts and on Azure". T.H.E. Journal. 2016-02-08.
  10. ^ "Microsoft wants OneNote to be the go-to classroom app". Engadget. 2017-06-26.
  11. ^ "Edsby Gets Funding to Help Districts Deploy Social Learning Tools". EdSurge. 2014-01-21.
  12. ^ "Top Tech Essentials For Parent Engagement". Southeast Education Network Magazine. 2018-01-07.
  13. ^ "Hillsborough school district rolls out Edsby grade book system". Tampa Bay Times. 2013-09-02.
  14. ^ "Edsby Deploys to More Than 120,000 Users at York Region District". PRWeb. 2017-10-03.
  15. ^ "Edsby Selected by Kawartha Pine Ridge for District-wide Deployment". PRWeb. 2015-04-14.
  16. ^ "Connecting Students, Teachers and Parents Online Via Edsby". Windsor Life Magazine.
  17. ^ "SIIA Announces 2017 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology Industry". Software and Information Industry Association. 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  18. ^ "Spotlight on school solutions". District Administration magazine. 2016.
  19. ^ "Readers' Choice Awards 2016". THE Journal. 2016.
  20. ^ "34th Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced by Tech & Learning Magazine". Tech & Learning Magazine. 2016.
  21. ^ "SIIA Announces CODiE™ Award Winners for Education Technology Industry". Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA). 2015.
  22. ^ "K12 products that work". District Administration. 2015.
  23. ^ "2015 – Finalists & Winners". EdTech Digest. 2015.
  24. ^ "50 top ed-tech products, straight from educators". eSchool News. 2014.
  25. ^ "K12 leaders pick favorite products". District Administration. 2014.

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