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Experts Share Scaling Strategies at the ED Games Expo

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

The annual ED Games Expo, part of the Institute of Education Sciences’ (IES’) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, creates a space for engagement and learning across the education technology (EdTech) field.

Overview of the Invent Apply Transition (I-A-T) Framework

Authors : Kate Borelli

Wondering where to start with the I-A-T framework? Use this introductory breakdown to learn more about the framework and the activities associated with scaling an educational product. This document outlines the iterative steps and scaling activities that are involved to successfully bring educational innovations to market.

When a Theory of Change Fails to Meet a Problem of Practice

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

When researchers seek to create a product, program, or intervention to enhance educational outcomes for students, they often start from a theoretical foundation. A theory of change, or a conceptual model based in research of how a specific product can lead to a desired change, is often the launchpad for creation.

What does it mean to “scale” an educational product?

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

“Scaling” a product in business typically means moving from a small number of “early adopters” to a larger number of “early majority” users. In the field of education, however, “scaling” an educational product or program has been more challenging to define.

Using the Invent-Apply-Transition Framework to Design Educational Innovations for Scale

Authors : Kate Borelli

Wide use of evidence-based educational innovations has the potential to accelerate learning and enhance outcomes for all learners. However, even when educational products have evidence of effectiveness, they do not often achieve scale. In other words, they are often not broadly adopted by schools and districts.