Examining OET’s EdTech Toolkit from an EdTech Company’s Perspective
Last week’s blog post delved into pandemic spending and examined the OET’s EdTech Evidence Toolkit from the perspective of a K-12 institution. Today, we’ll shift our focus and explore these topics from the viewpoint of EdTech companies. Check out our last post for more information on the Toolkit and how it works.
Considering the ongoing shift in the current environment as federal funding nears its end*, it is crucial to discuss the implications this transition has had on both K-12 institutions and EdTech companies. Recent reports have raised questions about the efficacy of educational technology investments made by schools using pandemic relief funds.+ Some speculate that these purchases were influenced more by marketing strategies than merit, highlighting the need for a more evidence-based approach. This underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation of EdTech solutions to ensure they genuinely benefit both educators and students.
For EdTech companies seeking to thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology’s (OET) EdTech Evidence Toolkit is a key resource.# Rooted in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), this toolkit promotes evidence-based decision-making in EdTech adoption, addressing the expressed needs of educational leaders. It classifies evidence into four tiers, allowing EdTech companies to incrementally build a strong evidence base for their products and services.
Gingersnap Consulting LLC, offers tailored services to assist EdTech companies in refining their offerings and demonstrating the product’s value and effectiveness. Our services cover market analysis, evaluation of effectiveness, and development of a sustainable pricing model that promotes sustainability, allowing EdTech companies to thrive.
Navigating this transition is a collaborative effort that involves aligning the objectives of EdTech companies with the evolving needs of the K-12 EdTech industry. With Gingersnap Consulting LLC’s support, EdTech companies can adapt to the changing landscape, meet the evidence-based demands of educational instututions, and make a lasting impact on modern education.
This post-pandemic funding era presents EdTech companies with a unique opportunity to reshape the educational technology landscape. By prioritizing evidence-based decision-making and collaborating with Gingersnap Consulting LLC, EdTech companies can play a pivotal role in ensuring that technology integration enhances education sustainably, equitably, and effectively.
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