This episode is based on the report "Elevating EdTech Investment: Prioritizing Evidence-Based Practices for Lasting Impact" by Cermakova, Prado, and Kucirkova, argues that EdTech investors should prioritize evidence-based practices to ensure lasting impact on learning outcomes.
The report critiques the historical trend of investors prioritizing rapid scaling over rigorous research and suggests that investors must work collaboratively with researchers to ensure EdTech development is grounded in scientific principles. The report also outlines several stages of EdTech development and investment, from initial idea generation to scaling and impact evaluation, and recommends strategies for incorporating research throughout the process. It ultimately advocates for a balanced approach that considers both innovation and scientific rigor in order to create truly impactful EdTech solutions.
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All reports and insights discussed here are publicly accessible at http://www.foreduimpact.org. Please note that while the discussions and questions in this episode were generated and narrated by a Google AI model, we recommend verifying any references against the original written materials on the website, as there may be variations in interpretation despite thorough quality checks.
Report published: May 14, 2024
Authors of the report: Anna Lindroos Cermakova, Yenda Prado, and Natalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova
Elevating EdTech Investment: Prioritizing Evidence-based Practices