A nonprofit is studying what factors are most often associated with successful implementation of education products.
A Principal’s Push for Data and Teacher Experimentation With Ed-Tech
A Texas School Leader Talks About How a National Program Changed Her Use of Technology
A Texas school leader explains the lessons she’s learned from a national program that encourages ed-tech innovation and best practices.
How Curriculum Associates Works to Get Product Implementation Right
Getting "the Right Message at the Right Time" to District Staff Is Essential, Says Kenneth Tam
Companies need to work to make sure teachers understand the “why” when a district is going with a new product, says Kenneth Tam.
How to Move From K-12 ‘Vendor’ to Trusted School District Partner
Survey Results Offer Suggestions for Getting Administrators to Perceive You as More Than Just a Vendor
Strong customer service can help forge the kinds of relationships that make district leaders perceive your company as a long-term ally, a new EdWeek Market Brief survey reveals.
The vast majority of ed-tech licenses are not used “intensively” by districts, according to a new analysis sponsored by the company Brightbytes.
Price Is the Top Concern When Educators Are Choosing Curriculum Products and Services
Support for Teachers in Implementation Is Also a Big Need, Results of an Exclusive Survey Show
Lack of support for teachers in implementation is also a big concern, according to the results of an exclusive survey by the Education Week Research Center and ASCD.
Wanted: Digital Curricula That Motivate Students
Teachers Surveyed Also Want Customized Content, and the Ability to Collect Data
Educators are increasingly serving students bite-sized chunks of digital curricula from a smorgasbord of sources, rather than relying exclusively on an all-inclusive set of academic resources.
Even the best teachers can be reluctant to use new technology in the classroom. Here are some ways to overcome that.
A free, online “rapid-cycle” ed-tech evaluation tool is being used by more schools to conduct tests on the effectiveness of the ed-tech they use.
An Inside Look at Teachers’ Tech Needs: Advice From a Leading College of Education
Smart Vendors Can Tailor Product Development, and PD, to Meet Educators' Demands
A academic scholar who trains future K-12 educators offers advice to vendors on how they can design products and professional development to address teachers’ tech needs and fears.