MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 16, 2018

You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that every education technology (edtech) publisher says their product works, and they all have some sort of supporting evidence. Highly credible edtech evaluation lists give top marks for just one RCT (randomized controlled trial). The Problem: Gold Standard EdTech Studies are Rare.

Study 99

Study EdTech Program Evaluation Assessment 99

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

While acknowledging that randomized controlled trials have their place in what should be an “edtech efficacy portfolio,” Andrew pointed out that the time and expense required for this type of study usually makes them feasible only once every five or ten years, limiting their ability to show progress over time and include the latest data.

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Data EdTech Comparison Program Evaluation 53

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

Five PRIME Factors for EdTech Evaluation As someone who has evaluated and published findings on an edtech program for two decades, closely watching the marketing hype in the math edtech market in particular, I’ve come to believe something you may find shocking: All edtech programs work.

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Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52