Teach for Canada
Project Overview
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Impact
The newly developed internal data portal provides Teach For Canada with a sophisticated tool for organized data management and publishing among community partners. With advanced security measures ensuring safe data exchange, partners can now access real-time information, leading to swift, informed decision-making. The integration of interactive dashboards brings data stories to life, providing a clear view of progress and enabling targeted actions. Furthermore, the community forum fosters a vibrant, collaborative environment where partners can address challenges, share insights, and drive collective growth. This dynamic platform not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens the bond among community partners, all working together towards the common goal of improving educational outcomes in Northern First Nations communities.
Datopian partnered with Teach For Canada to develop an internal data portal using CKAN, designed to enhance data management, visualization, and community engagement among their 21 and growing community partners. This secure and dynamic platform facilitates real-time data access, comprehensive analytics, and robust community interaction—all tailored to the unique needs of Teach For Canada's mission to bridge educational disparities in Northern First Nations communities.
Key Features & Functionality
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Robust Security Infrastructure – CKAN instance that has access restrictions both on proxy and on CKAN level (Two Factor Authentication, Brute Force Protection, stronger password reset tokens, CSRF protection)
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Community Forum – Facilitates discussions and issue reporting among community partners using the ckan-issues extension.
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Real-Time Data Access – Instantaneous data streams for timely decision-making.
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Interactive Dashboards – Customizable dashboards for detailed data visualization and analytics.
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Controlled Access – Role-specific data access ensuring secure and appropriate data sharing.
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User Experience Feedback Loop – Integrated Google Forms for continuous user feedback.
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Resource Bank – Centralized repository for community resources (using CKAN groups).
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Brand Alignment – Custom theming and page design to reflect Teach For Canada’s brand.
Services Provided
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Data Portal Development – Creation of a secure, real-time data management and visualization platform using CKAN.
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Security Implementation – Multi-layered security measures and access restrictions.
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Community Forum Integration – Setup and optimization of a discussion platform.
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Theming and Custom Pages – Design and implementation of branded themes and static content pages.
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Analytics Integration – Embedding Tableau for advanced data visualization.
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Resource Bank Setup – Establishment of a centralized resource repository.
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User Feedback Mechanism – Integration of feedback forms for ongoing user engagement.