Instructional Services Objects

The SIF Association has been placing a needed emphasis on the technology's use within teaching and learning. As of version 2.2 of the SIF Implementation Specification, there are a total of (8) objects that directly address core needs of teaching and learning processes. The Instructional Services Task Force (ISTF) is the group within SIF that is moving this work forward.

The diagram below of the ISTF objects contains more detail than the general Data Model ERD on which I continue to work. Almost all of the elements and attributes of the Instructional Services objects are present in this diagram, with the exception of a few that I omitted for the sake of clarity. Here is the link to the ISTF objects within the Implementation Specification.

One other item worth noting is that I am hoping to use these objects, specifically the LearningStandardItem object, on a client project to rigorously document their learning standards for use within multiple future projects. This is a good example where the SIF Data Model has significant intrinsic value, even without a specific need to "move" data using the Infrastructure.

Lastly, the SIF Association is holding a developer's camp for teaching and learning in Portland on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26. For more information, see this page on the SIF website.