ERIC Number: ED626449
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Publication Date: 2022-Feb
Pages: 24
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An Overlooked Indicator of Edtech Quality: The Use of Learning Sciences Research
Van Nostrand, Parker; Noakes, Sierra; Shah, Zohal; Luke Luna, Christina
Digital Promise
Learning sciences research uncovers how people learn best and has the potential to enable technology to build powerful learning opportunities. This report explores the ways in which several edtech products focus their efforts on an intended learning purpose, consult and integrate research in their design, and strive to achieve their articulated goal. The five case studies included in the report provide examples of and best practices for leveraging research at multiple phases of product development, including acquisition, establishing cross-functional teams to collaboratively leverage learning sciences research, and using research to understand the best ways to measure success.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Research, Learning, Summative Evaluation, Best Practices, Development, Success, Research Methodology, Theory Practice Relationship, Measurement
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
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