New Authentication Options Expand Secure Platform Access
Infobase is pleased to announce that it has added new authentication options for product users.
Google Sign-In, improved SSO, and LDAP options are now available. Together, they let subscribers of Learn360, Classroom Video On Demand, Access Video On Demand, and Films On Demand access that product’s digital content.
GOOGLE INTEGRATION
Learn360 and Classroom Video On Demand Account Admins now have two convenient new ways to access their products. The Google Apps integration includes Share to Google Classroom and Save to Google Drive,
- Google Sign-In lets users access Learn360 and Classroom Video On Demand using their Google login. This feature lets students and faculty link their Google accounts to their Learn360 and Classroom Video On Demand accounts. It enables one-click access using the “Sign in with Google” button. Perfect for GAFE schools—but available to any school that uses Google email accounts! This option is turned OFF by default and can be activated by Account Administrators in the Admin Portal.
- Learn360 and Classroom Video On Demand now each offer a Chrome Web Store App. Users can easily add it to the Chrome browser apps dashboard page. They will then be able to use Learn360 and Classroom Video On Demand without having to log in each time, creating a single sign-on experience.
SINGLE SIGN-ON (SSO)
Single sign-on creates a seamless online experience. Users log in once with their school credentials. They can then access all parts of the On Demand/Learn360 platform. The new SSO option adds benefits. These include creating user accounts through the SSO integration. It also includes up-to-date video access for catalogs. You will also see new metadata in the Admin Portal, and more.
LDAP AUTHENTICATION
New to On Demand and Learn360, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network. Benefits include a central place to store and update usernames and passwords.
OTHER INTEGRATION OPTIONS
- Widgets: Search widgets, content widgets, embed codes, preview widgets, and Featured Titles widgets provide users with targeted entry points into the platform and make great usage boosters!
- LTI offers a secure way to set up a direct link between subscribers’ Learning Management Systems and their On Demand/Learn360 content that will no longer require an additional layer of authentication.
- API/XML gateway allows our discovery tool partners to easily integrate On Demand/Learn360 data into their federated search solutions for our shared customers—an easy way for institutions to access all of their educational assets in one place.
- IP authentication gives users direct, secure access to the On Demand/Learn360 platform, bypassing username and password log-in.
About the On Demand Platform:
Infobase’s award-winning On Demand streaming video platform includes Films On Demand for colleges and universities; Classroom Video On Demand for high schools; and Access Video On Demand for public libraries. Each collection gives students and patrons instant access to great documentaries and award-winning educational films. It also includes independent films and helpful instructional videos. You can watch from any location with Internet access, anytime you choose.
About Learn360:
Learn360 is a leading streaming service for K–12 schools. It offers 24/7 access to over 130,000 multimedia resources. These include full-length videos, clips, images, audio, articles, activities, and worksheets. Recently relaunched with a brand-new platform and exciting new content and tools, Learn360 is now an even more powerful tool for flipped classrooms, blended instruction, project-based learning, and 1:1 environments.
