September 27, 2024 • 0 comments

Tracking EdTech impact is crucial for lasting success.

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Welcome to The EdTech Pulse, your ultimate guide to staying ahead of the curve with the latest trends and innovations in education technology, K-12, higher education, and workforce development. With each edition, we provide fresh industry news, insightful analysis, and valuable resources to empower you to make proactive, informed decisions. This week, we explore the importance of measuring the impact of your EdTech product on student engagement and outcomes.

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Industry News

Funding
  • Federal ESSER funding for schools is ending—discover which investments had the most impact on education here. 
  • The FCC’s 2024 Cybersecurity Pilot Program offers $200M in funding. Learn how your K-12 district can benefit here.
  • With funding challenges on the rise, future-proofing higher ed IT infrastructure is more important than ever. Discover how institutions can invest wisely and stay ahead here.
  • NSF funding is boosting undergraduate STEM education in five key areas. Explore how these investments are shaping the future of STEM learning here.
Innovation, Trends, & Tools
  • A new tool translates college coursework into skills that employers value. See how this innovation benefits students here.
  • Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping K-12 education—are schools ready to harness its full potential? Discover the opportunities and challenges here.
  • College closures are impacting higher education, but campuses can avoid this fate. Explore strategies for resilience here.
  • Addressing young students’ social-emotional needs is more crucial than ever in the post-COVID era. Find out how educators are tackling this challenge here.
  • Social health may be the missing piece for women in leadership. Gain valuable insights from @Shattr’s Co-Founder, @ MJ O’Leary here. 

The Course Materials Corner with Dr. Mike Moore

Academic Researcher | Course Materials Access Advocate | Intellectual Egalitarianism Champion | Higher Education

My research in higher education primarily focuses on studying the effectiveness of course material intervention models and how they impact student outcomes—particularly whether more students are successfully completing and passing courses after the implementation of the intervention models. These studies, conducted with approval of campus Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Research offices, leverage data from Student Information Systems to track and measure results.

I say that to say, in recent conversations I had with Crystal, we discussed how leading EdTech companies are excelling in onboarding both students and faculty when rolling out new products or services. This is important because it ensures that users become proficient quickly, allowing them to integrate these tools seamlessly into their learning environments. However, what’s equally exciting is the potential for these companies to take things a step further by leading studies that evaluate the long-term effectiveness of their solutions.

Because EdTech providers are deeply embedded in the institutions they serve, they are uniquely positioned to assess how their products enhance student success, engagement, and teaching efficacy. By collaborating with academic institutions, they can gather valuable feedback and metrics to inform future iterations, ensuring that their tools continue to support meaningful educational outcomes.

While EdTech is constantly evolving (kind of cliché, I know), there is immense value in understanding how these innovations impact learning in real-time. Evaluating their effectiveness is not just about confirming success; it’s about gaining insights that help drive even greater success across higher education.

Looking forward to seeing you in the next edition of The EdTech Pulse.

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