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Digital Promise Releases Report on Value of Research in Edtech Design

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In an industry that values innovation, cutting-edge design, and lightning response to changing market needs, how can edtech products demonstrate their effectiveness? Typically, efficacy studies serve as a metric for understanding the value of a learning tool. Find out more of what we learned in the new report.

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Edtech Should Be More Evidence-Driven

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Over the past decade, global investment in edtech has soared to new heights. The urgent need to educate children at home created by COVID-19 lockdowns turbocharged already existing momentum, and analysts now expect edtech expenditure to reach an eye-watering $300 billion globally this year.

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Which Edtech Companies Are Producing the Best Research-Based Products?

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When edtech entrepreneurs design and develop their products, high-quality research is not always at the top of their minds. After all, it takes extra time, money and effort for edtech developers to use research as they design and develop their products. Here are the top companies in each category.

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Do You Know the Edtech Adoption Rules in Your State? SETDA’s New Guide May Help.

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All four are profiled in case studies that detail their policies, funding allotments, adoption processes and notable challenges. Occasionally the state will also partner with companies to provide materials or services to districts free of charge. But these deals don’t always pan out.

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How to Build a High-Functioning Remote Team for Your Edtech Company

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Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. My former company, Big Universe ( now acquired ) was a fully-virtual operation. We were small, but often credited for operating like a nimble, large company.

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The Edtech Buying Process Is Broken. ISTE Says Teachers Can Fix It.

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This is Rowan-Salisbury’s “edtech playground,” where teachers can try out the latest technology, offer feedback to district leaders and determine whether the products would be a good fit for their classrooms. As a result, districts today are using an average of 548 edtech apps per month. “It

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An Onboarding Course to Help Your New Edtech Hires Empathize With Educators

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But the reality is that there are not enough people with this background in the edtech industry. So how do companies hire and develop standout talent who may be new to the sector? The journey into the edtech industry is different for everyone. Engage Edtech Employees in Extended Learning We call the program Freshman Seminar.

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