Digital Learning Tools Teachers Say They Use Most Often
Earlier this year, we released an analysis of the tools teachers said they were using most often in our 2019 survey with Gallup on “Education Technology Use in Schools.” In that analysis, we found that most teachers were using different digital learning tools, painting a picture of a highly-fragmented marketplace.
Top 10 Takeaways from the NewSchools-Gallup Survey for Ed Tech Innovators
In 2019, NewSchools partnered with Gallup to release “Education Technology Use in Schools,” a comprehensive report to better understand ed tech’s perceptions and usage. This past summer, we conducted a follow-up survey of parents, teachers, and students to evaluate how ed tech’s engagement may be changing in the pandemic context.
School District Superintendents to Ed Tech: “Here’s how to work with us right now.”
By Justin Wedell, Associate Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund What should ed tech companies keep top of mind as they navigate our new COVID-19 reality? NewSchools recently brought together a diverse group of current and former superintendents from around the country to share their perspectives on this question. Our guests included: PJ Caposey, superintendent of Meridian […]
Using Technology to Enhance Early Learning
In this virtual convening, Dr. Osnat Zur and Dr. Faith Polk, Senior Program Associates from WestEd, began with a review of the benefits and challenges…
Promising Developments in Ed Tech for K-12 Science
Based on knowledge developed through the Science Learning Ed Tech Challenge, “Promising Developments in Ed Tech for K-12 Science” is a summary report of…
Overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages U.S. small businesses to engage in innovative re…
NewSchools/WestEd Ed Tech Product Review Rubric
As part of our ed tech virtual accelerator program, NewSchools and WestEd co-developed an ed tech product review rubric that has been modified for eac…
Logic Models: Ensuring Your Product Has Impact
Dr. Yvonne Kao is a Senior Research Associate in WestEd’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program. She is an applied educatio…
Leveraging Math Research in Ed Tech Product Development
After spending 20 years in classrooms K-12, Mardi Gale came to WestEd in 1992 as a Regional Director for the Mathematics Renaissance Middle Grades and…
Growth Mindset & Ed Tech Design
Dave Paunesku is co-founder and executive director of PERTS, a Stanford University center that scales up evidence-based innovations in order to advanc…