Defining new standards of excellence in educational technology that is trusted by millions of educators and students every day
Leadership
James Hagen
President
james@noinc.com
410-332-0041
Jim co-founded No.Inc with Andy Spangler in 2000 as a consulting firm focused on providing interactive strategy and solutions for such clients as AOL, Advertising.com, Coca-Cola, Johns Hopkins University, Laureate Education, the Smithsonian Institution, and Pearson Learning.
Responsible for defining the company’s customer engagement process, project management practices, financial strategy, and business operations systems, Jim has led the effort to grow No.Inc into a full-service EdTech software development firm. Jim has created numerous award-winning solutions with such technology leaders as Advertising.com, TidalTV.com, and Johns Hopkins University. He received his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In his spare time he teaches interactive design at Johns Hopkins and races sailboats in the Chesapeake Bay.
Connect with Jim:
Andrew Spangler
Creative Director
andy@noinc.com
410-332-0041
Co-founder Andy Spangler oversees the shared creative vision between No.Inc and its clients. His 20 plus years of related experience includes digital communications, post-production, animation, social media, information architecture, and online games.
Prior to co-founding No.Inc with Jim Hagen, Andy served as creative lead on projects for numerous international corporations including MTV, the Nature Conservancy, and British Telecom, among others. He directed the creative process for a collection of online demos for Verizon Communications that were integral to Verizon’s rollout of a new Enterprise Center Dashboard servicing millions of users and requiring translation into nine languages including Chinese and Japanese. He brings seasoned expertise in keys areas such as rich media and interaction design, and his work has been showcased in publications such as Vogue, Shift (Japan), and Elements of Web Design by Peach Pit Press.
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Awards
Adobe Showcase Site of the Day
TidalTV
Peabody Institute Website
Baltimore Addys
No.inc Christmas Card, Silver, Self-Promotion Interactive
Centro Watt Website, Silver, Business-to-Business
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association Super Stuffed Summer Promotion, Gold, Online Micro or Mini Sites
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association Winter Weekend Getaway Promotion, Gold, Interactive Campaign
Mrs. Paul’s Fish N’ Dips, Gold, Mini-site
No.inc Holiday Card, Gold, Self-Promotion
Santa Clara University Mini-site, Gold, Business-to-Consumer
SurroudArt Website, Silver, Business-to-Business
No.inc Website, Gold, Business-to-Business
Baltimore Business Journal
No.inc, Baltimore’s Biggest Web Design Firms
No.inc, Baltimore’s Most Philanthropic Companies
Baltimore Magazine
No.inc, Best Web Designers
Communicator: International Academy of Visual Arts and Sciences
Advertising.com Corporate Website, Silver
Creativity Annual
Advertising.com Corporate Website, Silver, Website B2B
Davey Awards: International Academy of Visual Arts and Sciences
Advertising.com Corporate Website, Silver, Websites – Professional Services
International Council of Shopping Centers Maxi Awards
Centro Properties Group Portfolio Management System, Gold, Revenue Impact
International Web Page Awards
No.inc Website, Creative Excellence
London International Advertising Awards
No.inc Website, Finalist, Self-Promotion
OMNI Intermedia Awards
Administrative Office of U.S. Courts Understanding the Federal Courts Website, Bronze, Government
Jemicy School Website, Bronze, Education
No.inc Portfolio CD-ROM, Silver, Self-Promotion
eVenues Sales CD-ROM, Bronze, Retail
David Ashton and Associates Website, Bronze, External Communications
Robert Rytter and Associates Website, Bronze, External Communications
Lion Brothers Website, Bronze, External Communications
B&B Welding Company Website, Bronze, External Communications
Summit Creative Awards
Peabody Institute Website, Silver, Non-Profit / Government Website
The Rouse Company Website, Bronze, Business-to-Business Website – Image
Baltimore School for the Arts Website, Bronze, Consumer Informational
Web Marketing Association Web Awards
TidalTV, Outstanding Website, Television
Advertising.com Corporate Website, Outstanding Website, Business-to-Business
Approach
We think of ourselves as EdTech innovators. What makes us different from other EdTech partners is our keen awareness of the unique challenges faced by schools, school districts, and state agencies—where flexibility, stakeholder engagement, and sensitivity are paramount in seeing projects all the way through.
Not surprisingly, many of our projects are undertaken with like-minded thought leaders in education and educational technology. So, first and foremost, our approach to each project is to seek the best ways to build the future into the solution—both in terms of technology and strategy. Every project includes extensive discovery, a time when we get to know the culture, language, and needs of our client. We develop in collaborative teams, seeking input and providing guidance in equal measure as we recommend solutions and test prototypes. Our deep understanding of technology means that when it comes time to go live, our solutions are ready to ramp up quickly, no matter what the requirements.
Company
Leadership
Jim Hagen and Andy Spangler launched No.Inc in 2000 as a web design firm. Today, we’re a full-blown EdTech leader serving clients nationwide.
Clients & Partners
As leaders in developing innovative EdTech solutions, we naturally seek other thought leaders to work with and for.
Awards
Solving problems is the real goal, but we love the recognition—and we’ve received plenty!
Solutions
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Kindergarten Entry Assessment in Maryland and OhioKindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) -
Formative Assessment for Early Care & Education in Maryland and OhioEarly Learning Assessment -
Special Education Progress MonitoringStudent Compass -
Portfolio Based AssessmentSpecial Education Transition Portfolio -
Orthopedic Analysis and Deformity Correction Teaching ToolBone Ninja -
Individualized Education Program (IEP)Maryland's Online IEP -
Geologic Timeline InteractiveThe Story of a Changing Earth -
STEM Career Planning ToolPathevo -
Maryland's STEM Innovation NetworkSTEMNet -
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)Maryland's Online IFSP -
Professional Development Learning PlatformElectronic Learning Community (ELC) -
Customizable Professional Development Assessment ToolCTE Classroom Scenario Simulator -
Teacher Observation and Evaluation ToolTeacher Compass -
Maryland Business Roundtable for EducationCareer Planning Website
Special Education
The rise of Individual Education Plans and the reporting requirements associated with special education across the United States has led to an urgent need for powerful, scalable, and useful data collection and reporting systems.
No.Inc solutions for special education include easy-to-manage online learning environments accessible to students with disabilities and adapted to numerous learner types.
Using our trademark personalized approach, we have designed IEP interfaces that address the unique data requirements of case managers, administrators, specialists, teachers, and parents. By focusing on user needs and known reporting expectations, we build uniquely powerful tools for special education applications.
No.Inc’s Special Education Solutions:
Special Education Progress Monitoring
Student Compass
Portfolio Based Assessment
Special Education Transition Portfolio
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Maryland's Online IEP
Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Maryland's Online IFSP
Professional Development
With so much change coming at such a rapid pace in the field of education, the role of professional development has never been more important. Whether for keeping up with evolving technologies or positioning for career advancement, professional development is as much a part of education as teaching.
We specialize in developing tools and solutions to meet unique needs. From a school-based teacher training tool that has been acquired by a major education company to a career planning website and STEM career planning tool, our technology addresses a range of professional development needs.
Additionally, the process of rolling out any of our custom software solutions requires some degree of professional development and certification for teachers and administrators. We’ve created custom solutions ranging from a classroom scenario simulator to a full-featured learning platform.
No.Inc’s Professional Development Solutions:
Orthopedic Analysis and Deformity Correction Teaching Tool
Bone Ninja
Professional Development Learning Platform
Electronic Learning Community (ELC)
Customizable Professional Development Assessment Tool
CTE Classroom Scenario Simulator
Teacher Observation and Evaluation Tool
Teacher Compass
STEM Career Planning Tool
Pathevo