What is student Single Sign On (SSO)?
Single sign on is a user authentication method that enables a student to have a single user name and password in order to access multiple applications. Examples of K-12 SSO systems are Google Classroom, Clever, GG4L, and via an LMS like Schoology or Canvas.
The student logs into the SSO system. When apps are integrated with an SSO system, the student has a one-click process to log in to the app. Alternatively, the student can log in using that system's button, often with a single click.
Why you should use SSO
Students do not need to remember multiple app-specific user names and passwords. Classroom time is, therefore, used more efficiently.
The student has a single identity within an app: if a student is using an app in multiple classes with different teachers, all student work and assignments will be collected in a single account.
When SSO is adopted at the school or district level, students can have a single user name for their entire K-12 career. School or district administrators can view data for a given student across multiple disciplines and classes, and can see records of each student’s progress in all subjects and even across all grades. Students have a single, unified digital portfolio.
Exploros and SSO
Google Classroom: Exploros currently supports SSO via Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology.
Other SSO systems: If your school uses a different SSO system, we may be able to accommodate using a OneRoster export/import process from your SSO system.
Another option is that the district Student Information System (SIS) coordinator sets up the Exploros student accounts using the usernames and passwords from that system via CSV import:
SIS coordinator imports all students via the Import CSV method.
Teachers do a one-time connection process: students log into Exploros and enter the private teacher code.
No school/district SSO policy: If your school does not have an SSO system and has no policy on student accounts, we recommend:
If your students have school gmail accounts: Your students should use their gmail accounts to sign into Exploros via the “Log in with Google” button.
Otherwise: You should consult with your school Student Information System (SIS) coordinator before importing your class. The lack of a SSO policy can lead to multiple digital identities for students across apps, classes, and grades.