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

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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Company Pearson E-rate Software

Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But when it comes to demonstrating that products “work,” too many companies fall back on testimonials. But unfortunately over the past decade or two, educational research has gotten tangled up in how the medical industry defines and measures efficacy—standards that are as inappropriate as evaluating a headache only with an MRI machine.

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EdTech Company Outcomes Study

EdTech Update

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

Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

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