Using Evidence to Refine EdTech Practices
Using Evidence to Refine EdTech Practices
2 PagesIn DeKalb, technology coaches and directors aimed to curate effective digital tools for educators and students. Previously reliant on qualitative teacher feedback and engagement metrics, they lacked quantitative data for decisions. Starting with a math tool, they asked: "Does completing 5+ lessons weekly on Product X boost NWEA growth scores for K-5 students?" Instructure software's LearnPlatform, via its rapid-cycle evaluation (RCE) engine IMPACT™, provided the solution—delivering precise analytics, evidence-based insights, and actionable data to validate tool efficacy, streamline curation, and inform smarter edtech choices.
