Maximizing the Value of EdTech
With so many edtech tools available, how can we determine which will truly make a difference? This question speaks to the heart of how we define “value” in education—looking beyond flashy features and quick fixes to figure out what will support meaningful, context-driven impact.
Education isn’t immune to the dizzying array of tools available on the market. Just last year, school districts used an average of 2,739 tools.
In our new paper, “How Being More Intentional About Technology Can Create More Value for Students (and Educators),” Alex Magiera explores three ways school systems, support organizations, and technology providers can bridge the gap between excellent instruction and technology to foster teacher-centric approaches and better prepare today’s learners for the future.
What We Explore
In our increasingly tech-filled world, it’s easy to wonder, “Which of these apps and notifications are actually helping me? What can I give up?” Alex Magiera shares:
Recently, with the rise of AI, I’ve noticed that many teachers are eager to build their skills and knowledge around technology, but they wish they had more time to do so without overworking themselves. Teachers don’t want to spend countless extra hours learning a new system on top of their instructional preparation, and they shouldn’t have to.”
Finding Solutions
Our new report explores three practical ways school systems, support organizations, and technology providers can bridge the gap between excellent instruction and technology (with examples!) to foster teacher-centric approaches and better prepare today’s learners for the future.
- ⚡ Power Strategy 1: Lead with the instructional outcome.
- ⚡ Power Strategy 2: Examine the impact.
- ⚡ Power Strategy 3: Make the struggle productive with more meaningful professional learning.
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Explore the Value Add of Technology on Teaching (VATT)
As you rethink the boundaries of the traditional classroom and lean on technology in brand new ways, the Value Add of Technology on Teaching (VATT) framework can help you harness the power and promise of technology in instruction to ignite new potential.
