Without a doubt, there is a relentless move to online curricular and productivity resources. Yet, as the field of resources widens faster and faster, when we look for help, it seems device selection continues to dominate the dialog. Where is the discussion on efficacy? Over 15 years after the US DOE What Works Clearinghouse and even more since Data-Driven Decision Making and the conversation of ‘knowing what tools have what impact’ is, for most school districts, the question of measuring the success of technology implementation is murkier than ever.
Lyle Dadian is a former secondary history educator with 20 years of consultative sales experience in K12 ed-tech who is entrustedby and viewed as a partner with districts throughout the Midwest.