The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

Company 145

Company Pearson E-rate Software 145

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

Examples of districts that embed practical evidence-based analysis into their program evaluation and budget cycles include efforts such as Jefferson County Public Schools’ Cycle-based Budgeting program and Schenectady City School’s return on investment review. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

Policies 127

Policies EdTech Program Evaluation Outcomes 127

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

If you’re merely looking to check a box saying “It has evidence” before you commit to a program, you’re asking for something that can be generated by any program. Savvy practitioners in the field of education should be dissatisfied with this simplistic “checkbox” approach to evaluating program effectiveness.

Comparison 52

Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But when it comes to demonstrating that products “work,” too many companies fall back on testimonials. 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. Finally, RCTs take literally years to complete and are costly.

EdTech 135

EdTech Company Outcomes Study 135

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

When discussing research that evaluates edtech program effectiveness, we need to talk less about access to it and more about the nature of the information itself. Traditionally, edtech evaluation has been made up of scarce data and insufficient credible information about the efficacy of its program.

EdTech 52

EdTech Study Outcomes Data 52

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

“We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations. Our previous IES collaboration was extremely informative and established ST Math’s strong impact evidence. Free Ebook: Demanding More from Edtech Evaluations.

Study 45

Study eBook EdTech Common Core 45

MIND Research Institute

MAY 9, 2019

“We look forward to using ST Math to help IES realize its vision of a healthier and better-informed market in education program evaluations. Our previous IES collaboration was extremely informative and established ST Math’s strong impact evidence. Free Ebook: Demanding More from Edtech Evaluations.

Study 40

Study eBook EdTech Common Core 40