SXSW EDU 2025
Innovation or Validation? Why Not Both for Quality in EdTech
Description:
Quality in educational technology requires balancing innovation with evidence-based practices. This panel will address these priorities, exploring how to support research-backed evaluation frameworks while fostering transformation in the field. Experts on this panel will explore key quality indicators, examining the roles of evidence, customer feedback, and user experience. Learn how to align edtech innovations with the needs of educators and students, ensuring both practical impact and rigorous validation.
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Takeaways
- Understand the role of quality in guiding the development and adoption of innovative edtech.
- Learn about key quality indicators set by experts in the field of edtech that balance innovation with evidence-based practices.
- Advocate for the need of quality edtech products and platforms that foster innovation in diverse educational settings.
Speakers
- Tal Havivi, Managing Director, R&D, ASCD + ISTE
- Scott Kirkpatrick, CEO, BrainPOP
- Pati Ruiz, Senior Director Edtech and Emerging Technologies, Digital Promise
- Elizabeth White, Educational Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools
Organizer
Kayla Kelly, Senior Associate, Whiteboard Advisors
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