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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

In some places, principals and administrators consider themselves well-equipped to assess research claims, ignore the bunk and choose promising products. They don’t have the skills to assess whether promising findings with one group of students may realistically translate to their own buildings. The results were stark.

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Staying Educationally Relevant in Instructional Technology

Tech Helpful

It has always been my goal for technology integration to look seamless in a classroom. Classrooms?) I have in my mind what I think would look best but I realize I'm often too close to the forest to see the trees. And to be honest, it has taken a while for me to see that happen. Grade levels?

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Few can offer buyers independent assessments of the value of their products, even if those same entrepreneurs have sweated and toiled to build great wares. The conditions of a classroom are too different from those in a medical clinic. This included guidelines for curriculum and edtech. Researchers then study the outcomes.

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