OneRoster: Overview

Over the last decade, technological advancements have transformed traditional academic experiences through digital learning. Resources available for digital learning are interactive and engaging and available on any device. However, manually uploading the Class Roster on to all these online systems has been a continuous challenge.

OneRoster is the standard specification for securely sharing class rosters and related data between a student information system (SIS) and any other systems, typically a content application or learning managment system (LMS).

The binding for OneRoster is either a pure data format, using Comma Separated Value (CSV) files, or as a service, with data exchange between service providers and service consumers, using a RESTful approach (REST APIs) carrying Java Script Object Notation (JSON) encoded data or making a direct connection to the SFTP to pick the CSV file.

With OneRoster, schools can pave the way for digital resources for teaching and learning and eliminate problems before they occur. Teachers and administrators can save massive amounts of time and avoid countless issues using OneRoster.  With accurate rostering, publishers can prevent missing student accounts and incorrect class groups, which are major stumbling blocks to using online resources in the classroom.