The Edtech Pilot Framework provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful educational technology (edtech) pilots. Check out each step to hear from district leaders, learn helpful tips, and find relevant tools and resources.
Identify Need
Articulate the specific need or challenge your district is trying to address so you can determine if the piloted edtech meets that need.
Identify NeedDiscover & Select
Evaluate various products based on factors like existing research and pilot scope, so that you can choose a product that matches your need.
Product Selection and DiscoveryPlan
Create specific goals to ensure a shared vision, identify data that will be used to determine success, and create shared expectations.
Plan for SuccessTrain & Implement
Ensure teachers are provided training, technology support, and instructional coaching to enable a strong implementation of the new tool.
Support Strong ImplementationCollect Data
Collect quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interview and more to determine whether the pilot goals are met.
Get Data Collection ToolsAnalyze & Decide
Analyze data to evaluate if the piloted edtech tool met your goals and to determine whether to purchase, continuing piloting, or discontinue use of the tool.
Make Evidence-Based DecisionsNegotiate & Purchase
Work with the edtech provider to understand and negotiate the total cost of implementing the tool. Remember to consider ongoing costs.
Get Tips on Purchasing & NegotiatingSummarize & Share
Share results with participants in order to foster transparency, build trust, and to support other schools and districts in their decision making.
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