Education technology

Who Picks Educational Products? Including Unheard Voices in Procurement

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

Research suggests that the use of evidence-based and other high-quality instructional materials can offer significant improvements to learning outcomes. But how do evidence-based educational products make it into the hands of students and teachers?

Scaling Evidence-Based Solutions for Learning Recovery

Authors : Keith Heumiller

Since the pandemic, the urgency of designing and scaling evidence-based products to support learning recovery has become more pronounced. Educational institutions are grappling with unprecedented disruptions and widening achievement gaps, making the need for effective, research-backed interventions critical.

Strategies for Successful Scaling in Districts: Breaking the Cycle of the ‘Next New Thing’

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

When a new intervention or program is introduced, the conventional wisdom among many seasoned educators is, “This too shall pass.” This attitude doesn’t mean an intervention is not promising or educators are not flexible and innovative.

Blog Series: Scaling Evidence-Based Edtech in Postsecondary Education

Authors : Keith Heumiller

The shift to online learning due to COVID-19 appears here to stay – with a lasting increase in the share of undergraduate students enrolled in online courses. Critical in these online courses is the use of technology.

The Latest Takes on Generative AI in Education

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

Generative AI is taking center stage at many education conferences this year. Educators, administrators, developers, investors, policymakers, and researchers across the land are trying to figure out what these technologies mean for the future.

Supplemental Reading Programs in Action: Five Lessons from the LEARN Network Product Teams

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

In early February, the LEARN network partnered with the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) to host a conversation with leaders from the three –literacy-focused LEARN Network product teams

Engaging Both Hearts and Minds in Design, Development, and Evaluation: A Conversation with Vanessa Coleman

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

LEARN Network advisor Vanessa Coleman chatted with host of The SRI Homeroom podcast Kori Hamilton Biagas to discuss her vision for supporting change in the education system.

Scaling A2i: A Conversation with Jay Connor and Sarah Siegal (Part 1)

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

Jay Connor, CEO of Learning Ovations, and Sarah Siegal, director of research and practice at Scholastic and former vice president of research at Learning Ovations, recently sat down for a conversation with Rebecca Griffiths, principal researcher at SRI Education and principal investigator for the LEARN Network, to discuss their journey in scaling A2i.

Scaling A2i: A Conversation with Jay Connor and Sarah Siegal (Part 2)

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

This blog post is part 2 of a three-part series highlighting key takeaways from a conversation with Jay Connor, CEO of Learning Ovations, and Sarah Siegal, director of research and practice at Scholastic and former vice president of research at Learning Ovations.

Scaling A2i: A Conversation with Jay Connor and Sarah Siegal (Part 3)

Authors : Jennifer Medeiros

This blog post is part 3 in a three-part series highlighting key takeaways from a conversation with Jay Connor, CEO of Learning Ovations, and Sarah Siegal, director of research and practice at Scholastic and former vice president of research at Learning Ovations.