A Structured Approach for Testing Effectiveness of Educational Technology Products

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

In the present session, researchers outline our logic model approach to guiding Educational Technology (EdTech) research and provide examples in studies of different EdTech products. We present several projects spanning a wide range of age-levels and domains, illustrating the breadth of the application. An external expert in EdTech research will serve as the discussant. This session will be of value to (1) EdTech developers, whose product development would be enhanced by applying this research and development approach; (2) to education researchers, who can use this logic model approach to structure research programs to improve educational products, and; (3) to educators and administrators, who seek to gain insight into determining whether EdTech products would be beneficial for their local contexts.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Design and Technology

Chair

• Bryan Matlen, WestEd

Participants

• Jessica Triant, WestEd

• Andrew Grillo-Hill, WestEd

• Ruchita Patel, WestEd

Papers

• EdTech Research and Development based on Logic Models - Bryan Matlen, WestEd; Jessica Triant, WestEd; Jacklyn Powers, WestEd

• Algebraic Learning With Immersive Virtual Reality - Andrew Grillo-Hill, WestEd; Amber Beliakoff, WestEd; Brent Jackson, WestEd

• Improving Student Conceptual Math Knowledge Through an Online Transmedia Learning Platform - Ruchita Patel, WestEd

• Improving Early Literacy Through Game-Based Learning and Adaptive Personalization - Lia Francis-Bongue, WestEd; Celia Gleason, WestEd; Jessica Triant, WestEd; Bryan Matlen, WestEd; Elli Suzuki, Kooapps; Chun-Kai Wang, Kooapps LLC

Discussant

• Michelle Tiu, AERDF