Mashup Information

Mashup Code, Tools & Resources

Educational Data Primer

Education Terminology

School Report Card Accountability Terminology

Idea Bank

Resources

Information and Ideas

For those who are new to application development or to education terminology, here are some resources to get you started.  

Mashup information:  In the event that you plan to combine the required datasets with one or more other publicly available datasets, this Wikipedia article defines a mashup, details types and functions, and explains architectural aspects.  (Wikipedia)

Mashup Code, Tools & Resources:  A resource page for finding code, libraries, tools and developers.  Includes a web mashup “How To” guide for creating a web mashup. Also provides a developers’ forum.  (ProgrammableWeb.com)

Educational Data Primer:  Explanation of what elements typically are included in educational data, its importance and uses. (Apps4VA)

Education Terminology: Glossary of terms related to public education in Virginia. (Virginia Department of Education, PDF)

School Report Card Accountability Terminology: Glossary of terms related to accountability as shown in school report cards.   (Virginia Department of Education, PDF)

Idea Bank:  Ideas for apps that could be developed submitted by members of the public.