Imagine Pathblazer® Technical Overview Imagine Learning SolutionsImagine Learning solutions have been designed for ease of use with deployment, maintenance, and functionality
in a typical educational technology environment. The system predominantly runs on a hosted platform housed
within secured data centers. Our customers can feel assured student data is safe and secure with absolutely no
work required by school district personnel.
We have taken great care in engineering and designing a robust system with redundancy built in at every
level. Multiple levels of backup are incorporated into the onsite and offsite real-time systems. As students and
teachers log in to our program, they access servers located within the secured data centers. Student computers
will access the Student Portal via the Internet with information transfer requirements equivalent to standard
website interactions. School lab environments will require little Internet bandwidth to function.
Imagine Learning Solutions Overview
Imagine Learning offers dynamic product solutions based on your needs. Solutions include online content for
grades K–12 to support a variety of blended and virtual implementations. Our learning management systems
give educators the flexibility to personalize learning, customize curriculum, and manage program options with
real-time data and reporting. For students, our digital content blends rigorous, standards-based instruction with
lessons from expert, on-screen teachers along with multimedia tools and resources. Real-world applications
ensure students build content knowledge and inspire deeper understanding.
INTERVENTION FOR GRADES K–6
Imagine Pathblazer helps educators engage discouraged students, hold their attention, and deliver engaging
instruction in math and reading to accelerate students to grade level.
Imagine Pathblazer immediately identifies where students are struggling and provides the targeted instruction
they need to close learning gaps.
COMPANION TO CORE INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES FOR GRADES K–6
Imagine Pathblazer also provides teachers the flexibility they need to assign dynamic online content in the four core
subjects. These lessons can be used alongside core instruction to help students practice and master grade-level skills.
Using these skills-based lessons, teachers can make the transition to blended or virtual learning easy with fun,
motivating content kids can access in class and at home.Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
in a typical educational technology environment. The system predominantly runs on a hosted platform housed
within secured data centers. Our customers can feel assured student data is safe and secure with absolutely no
work required by school district personnel.
We have taken great care in engineering and designing a robust system with redundancy built in at every
level. Multiple levels of backup are incorporated into the onsite and offsite real-time systems. As students and
teachers log in to our program, they access servers located within the secured data centers. Student computers
will access the Student Portal via the Internet with information transfer requirements equivalent to standard
website interactions. School lab environments will require little Internet bandwidth to function.
Imagine Learning Solutions Overview
Imagine Learning offers dynamic product solutions based on your needs. Solutions include online content for
grades K–12 to support a variety of blended and virtual implementations. Our learning management systems
give educators the flexibility to personalize learning, customize curriculum, and manage program options with
real-time data and reporting. For students, our digital content blends rigorous, standards-based instruction with
lessons from expert, on-screen teachers along with multimedia tools and resources. Real-world applications
ensure students build content knowledge and inspire deeper understanding.
INTERVENTION FOR GRADES K–6
Imagine Pathblazer helps educators engage discouraged students, hold their attention, and deliver engaging
instruction in math and reading to accelerate students to grade level.
Imagine Pathblazer immediately identifies where students are struggling and provides the targeted instruction
they need to close learning gaps.
COMPANION TO CORE INSTRUCTION, INCLUDING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES FOR GRADES K–6
Imagine Pathblazer also provides teachers the flexibility they need to assign dynamic online content in the four core
subjects. These lessons can be used alongside core instruction to help students practice and master grade-level skills.
Using these skills-based lessons, teachers can make the transition to blended or virtual learning easy with fun,
motivating content kids can access in class and at home.Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
Imagine Pathblazer Minimum System
Requirements
Operating Systems ● Mac® OS X® 10.9+
● Windows® 10
Mobile Devices2
● Chromebook™ using Chrome Browser
● iPad® using iOS® 10.3+
○ IPad® mini is NOT supported
Browsers1
● Chrome®
● Firefox®
● Safari®
● Microsoft® Edge
System Requirements
MEMORY & HARD DISK SPACE
● 2+ GB RAM
● 1 GB available disk space for browser cache
REQUIRED PORTS
● Port 80
● Port 443
PLUG-INS3
● Adobe® Acrobat Reader®
SOUND4
● OS Supported Sound Card
● Microphone, Speakers, or Headset
NETWORK/SPEED CONNECTION5
● 100Mbps Network Interface
● Internet access of 256 kbps per user
● Wi-Fi with minimum 512Kbps per device
Allowed URL List 6
1 Please allow third-party cookies within the browser. Chrome browser versions 42 or later may not allow functionality for some plug-ins.
2 Imagine Pathblazer is not Android® tablet compatible at this time. IPad® mini is NOT supported. Smart phone and smart watch devices are not supported.
3 All instructional computer stations will require sufficient network-user permissions to ensure full functionality when using certain plug-in applications.
4 Students will need access to audio capabilities including speakers and/or headsets.
5 A slow Internet connection will affect the performance of multimedia elements found in the Imagine Pathblazer courses.
6 Certain tasks and teacher-created Authentic Tasks require Internet access. In the interest of security standards and IT best practices, Edgenuity recommends
you ONLY allow URLs to which your users need access, and only when access is needed. Some content filters, web proxies, and/or classroom management
software may also require additional allowed domains within your network.
Imagine Pathblazer Sites
brightcove.com student.skillwriter.com https://*.zopim.com
help.edgenuity.com thelearningodyssey.com https://*.zopim.io
macmilliandictionary.com wordsmythclient.net wss://*.zopim.com
odysseyreporting.thelearningodyssey.com *.zendesk.com
Virtual Professional Development
https://*.zopim.com https://*.zopim.io wss://*.zopim.comLast revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
Requirements
Operating Systems ● Mac® OS X® 10.9+
● Windows® 10
Mobile Devices2
● Chromebook™ using Chrome Browser
● iPad® using iOS® 10.3+
○ IPad® mini is NOT supported
Browsers1
● Chrome®
● Firefox®
● Safari®
● Microsoft® Edge
System Requirements
MEMORY & HARD DISK SPACE
● 2+ GB RAM
● 1 GB available disk space for browser cache
REQUIRED PORTS
● Port 80
● Port 443
PLUG-INS3
● Adobe® Acrobat Reader®
SOUND4
● OS Supported Sound Card
● Microphone, Speakers, or Headset
NETWORK/SPEED CONNECTION5
● 100Mbps Network Interface
● Internet access of 256 kbps per user
● Wi-Fi with minimum 512Kbps per device
Allowed URL List 6
1 Please allow third-party cookies within the browser. Chrome browser versions 42 or later may not allow functionality for some plug-ins.
2 Imagine Pathblazer is not Android® tablet compatible at this time. IPad® mini is NOT supported. Smart phone and smart watch devices are not supported.
3 All instructional computer stations will require sufficient network-user permissions to ensure full functionality when using certain plug-in applications.
4 Students will need access to audio capabilities including speakers and/or headsets.
5 A slow Internet connection will affect the performance of multimedia elements found in the Imagine Pathblazer courses.
6 Certain tasks and teacher-created Authentic Tasks require Internet access. In the interest of security standards and IT best practices, Edgenuity recommends
you ONLY allow URLs to which your users need access, and only when access is needed. Some content filters, web proxies, and/or classroom management
software may also require additional allowed domains within your network.
Imagine Pathblazer Sites
brightcove.com student.skillwriter.com https://*.zopim.com
help.edgenuity.com thelearningodyssey.com https://*.zopim.io
macmilliandictionary.com wordsmythclient.net wss://*.zopim.com
odysseyreporting.thelearningodyssey.com *.zendesk.com
Virtual Professional Development
https://*.zopim.com https://*.zopim.io wss://*.zopim.comLast revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
Imagine Learning System Login and Security Imagine Learning has signed the Student Privacy Pledge developed by the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and
the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). The provisions require additional security to protect
student data against unauthorized third-party access.
Imagine Learning solutions are hosted within secure and monitored environments. Stored data, or Personally
Identifiable Information (PII), includes student and teacher names. Use of student ID numbers and identification
of student attributes is optional. Results data, as displayed in reports, is attached to the student’s name as
locally entered into the management system.
Strict security procedures are implemented to prevent personally identifiable student files from unauthorized
access. Parties with access to student information are limited to authorized employees and contractors, school
districts, and/or the student’s immediate family with proper request and identification. User profile types (e.g.,
student vs. teacher vs. administrator) are used to grant application access to specific data. Access is protected
by user ID and password at the application, database, and operating system levels.
● Student information is protected by user profile types and user ID/password.
● Operating system levels are available to system and database administrators by user ID/password to limit
access for all servers, files, and resources.
● Firewall security blocks all unauthorized external access to the network. Outside access can be gained only
through application authentication or virtual private network (VPN) access by an authorized system administrator.
Integration
SINGLE SIGN-ON INTEGRATION
Single Sign-On (SSO) integration allows students and teachers to access licensed solutions directly from within
another website or Learning Management System (LMS). With SSO implemented, a link can be placed on the
district’s website or LMS. When this link is selected, the student launch pad or Odyssey Manager is launched
without the need for a secondary log in. Slight modification to the website or LMS log in page is required for
Single Sign-On integration. This feature is supported for students and teachers. Account credentials used to
log in to the district website or LMS must match the credentials currently established within Odyssey for each
unique user to accomplish a simultaneous log in. Support for third-party Single Sign Providers is also supported.
This includes, but is not limited to, Clever, Google G-Suite, and third-party LMS’s that support LTI 1.1.
LDAP AUTHENTICATION INTEGRATION
Imagine Learning supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) with Active Directory. LDAP
Authentication can be set for teacher, student, and parent accounts. The use of LDAP for authentication is
indicated in the account. Administrators identify which of the three user types applies to the authentication
during account setup. Imagine Learning personnel will assist with the configuration and testing required for
connection with the customer-provided LDAP directory service for log-on authentication.
LTI THIN COMMON CARTRIDGE
Imagine Learning also earned IMS Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) v1.1 Conformance. Custom work is
required for the integration of content within another LMS; the technical team will be happy to discuss specific
district questions or configurations with you. Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). The provisions require additional security to protect
student data against unauthorized third-party access.
Imagine Learning solutions are hosted within secure and monitored environments. Stored data, or Personally
Identifiable Information (PII), includes student and teacher names. Use of student ID numbers and identification
of student attributes is optional. Results data, as displayed in reports, is attached to the student’s name as
locally entered into the management system.
Strict security procedures are implemented to prevent personally identifiable student files from unauthorized
access. Parties with access to student information are limited to authorized employees and contractors, school
districts, and/or the student’s immediate family with proper request and identification. User profile types (e.g.,
student vs. teacher vs. administrator) are used to grant application access to specific data. Access is protected
by user ID and password at the application, database, and operating system levels.
● Student information is protected by user profile types and user ID/password.
● Operating system levels are available to system and database administrators by user ID/password to limit
access for all servers, files, and resources.
● Firewall security blocks all unauthorized external access to the network. Outside access can be gained only
through application authentication or virtual private network (VPN) access by an authorized system administrator.
Integration
SINGLE SIGN-ON INTEGRATION
Single Sign-On (SSO) integration allows students and teachers to access licensed solutions directly from within
another website or Learning Management System (LMS). With SSO implemented, a link can be placed on the
district’s website or LMS. When this link is selected, the student launch pad or Odyssey Manager is launched
without the need for a secondary log in. Slight modification to the website or LMS log in page is required for
Single Sign-On integration. This feature is supported for students and teachers. Account credentials used to
log in to the district website or LMS must match the credentials currently established within Odyssey for each
unique user to accomplish a simultaneous log in. Support for third-party Single Sign Providers is also supported.
This includes, but is not limited to, Clever, Google G-Suite, and third-party LMS’s that support LTI 1.1.
LDAP AUTHENTICATION INTEGRATION
Imagine Learning supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) with Active Directory. LDAP
Authentication can be set for teacher, student, and parent accounts. The use of LDAP for authentication is
indicated in the account. Administrators identify which of the three user types applies to the authentication
during account setup. Imagine Learning personnel will assist with the configuration and testing required for
connection with the customer-provided LDAP directory service for log-on authentication.
LTI THIN COMMON CARTRIDGE
Imagine Learning also earned IMS Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) v1.1 Conformance. Custom work is
required for the integration of content within another LMS; the technical team will be happy to discuss specific
district questions or configurations with you. Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
USER PROVISIONING
Imagine Pathblazer supports bulk user imports of students and teachers. Bulk user imports require teacher and/
or student source data to be in comma-separated-value (.csv) format for validation and upload. Front-end manual
bulk imports can be performed by administrators. In addition to front-end bulk imports, an automated nightly
import process can be configured. We support a variety of automated import integrations including OneRoster,
Clever®, Classlink®, and several others. A csv data source file can be used for automated nightly imports.
Imagine Learning’s Technical Services team will be happy to discuss integration capabilities as well as assist with
the integration implementation process.
Network Security
SYSTEM AVAILABILITY
Anticipated downtime is announced in advance, scheduled for times with the least amount of impact (weekend
nights). All components run in AWS and utilize the built-in redundancy provided by AWS Cloud computing. All
systems run in at least 2 different availability zones to provide additional safeguards and reliability. If an entire
AWS zone were to go down or offline, our systems would continue to run as they are housed in multiple zones.
All components are redundant and in the event a component fails, a new one is automatically created and
placed into service.
NETWORK MONITORING
All servers and components are continuously monitored on a 24/7 basis for any disruption or irregular events.
The hosted site is also monitored with a separate application that measures site performance.
All servers and components are monitored 24/7 by internal systems as well as AWS monitoring.
BACKUPS
Full weekly and daily differential backups of the hosting environment are conducted without affecting network
performance. Backups are encrypted and stored in multiple AWS regions.
DISASTER RECOVERY
All systems operate in multiple availability zones with AWS. In the event one of those zones has a service issue,
normal operations will continue automatically in the other zone(s) with no anticipated disruption of service.
TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL / ENCRYPTION
Listed solutions utilize TLS 1.2 or better for encrypting data transported via the Internet between the hosted
application and customer workstations. HTTPS is utilized by all users throughout the entire session.
Some software products marketed by Imagine Learning and its distributors contain proprietary software components of other software vendors. Microsoft,
Windows, Internet Explorer, and Hyper-V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Apple,
iPad, iPad mini, Mac, Mac OS, Safari, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Intel, Celeron, Xeon, and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Broadcom is a trademark of Broadcom Corporation and/or
its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries, and/or the EU. Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Google, Chrome, Chrome
OS, and Chromebooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Adobe Acrobat Reader is either a registered trademark or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Zendesk is a trademark of
Zendesk, Inc. Advanced Placement is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not
endorse, this product. SOPHIA is a registered trademark of SOPHIA Learning, LLC. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/
or various jurisdictions. Citrix is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the United States Patent and
Trademark Office and in other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. HP is
a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company; L.P. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Samsung is a
trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203
Imagine Pathblazer supports bulk user imports of students and teachers. Bulk user imports require teacher and/
or student source data to be in comma-separated-value (.csv) format for validation and upload. Front-end manual
bulk imports can be performed by administrators. In addition to front-end bulk imports, an automated nightly
import process can be configured. We support a variety of automated import integrations including OneRoster,
Clever®, Classlink®, and several others. A csv data source file can be used for automated nightly imports.
Imagine Learning’s Technical Services team will be happy to discuss integration capabilities as well as assist with
the integration implementation process.
Network Security
SYSTEM AVAILABILITY
Anticipated downtime is announced in advance, scheduled for times with the least amount of impact (weekend
nights). All components run in AWS and utilize the built-in redundancy provided by AWS Cloud computing. All
systems run in at least 2 different availability zones to provide additional safeguards and reliability. If an entire
AWS zone were to go down or offline, our systems would continue to run as they are housed in multiple zones.
All components are redundant and in the event a component fails, a new one is automatically created and
placed into service.
NETWORK MONITORING
All servers and components are continuously monitored on a 24/7 basis for any disruption or irregular events.
The hosted site is also monitored with a separate application that measures site performance.
All servers and components are monitored 24/7 by internal systems as well as AWS monitoring.
BACKUPS
Full weekly and daily differential backups of the hosting environment are conducted without affecting network
performance. Backups are encrypted and stored in multiple AWS regions.
DISASTER RECOVERY
All systems operate in multiple availability zones with AWS. In the event one of those zones has a service issue,
normal operations will continue automatically in the other zone(s) with no anticipated disruption of service.
TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL / ENCRYPTION
Listed solutions utilize TLS 1.2 or better for encrypting data transported via the Internet between the hosted
application and customer workstations. HTTPS is utilized by all users throughout the entire session.
Some software products marketed by Imagine Learning and its distributors contain proprietary software components of other software vendors. Microsoft,
Windows, Internet Explorer, and Hyper-V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Apple,
iPad, iPad mini, Mac, Mac OS, Safari, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Intel, Celeron, Xeon, and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Broadcom is a trademark of Broadcom Corporation and/or
its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries, and/or the EU. Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Google, Chrome, Chrome
OS, and Chromebooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Adobe Acrobat Reader is either a registered trademark or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Zendesk is a trademark of
Zendesk, Inc. Advanced Placement is a trademark registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not
endorse, this product. SOPHIA is a registered trademark of SOPHIA Learning, LLC. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/
or various jurisdictions. Citrix is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the United States Patent and
Trademark Office and in other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. HP is
a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Development Company; L.P. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Samsung is a
trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Last revised: April 2022 853646095 2203