Opinion
In an article for Edtech Insiders, Leanlab CEO Katie Boody Adorno discusses the importance of inclusive innovation in edtech—particularly with the rapid development and adoption of AI technologies— and how organizations are collaborating to transform education R&D to better support educators and students.
In an environment where top-down federal regulation demanding rigorous evidence of edtech is unlikely, we must work to leverage market forces for good. To do so, we need to work to find the middle ground between solution providers' natural go-to-market inclinations and revenue obligations and R&D; where do those two intersect? School Systems and Educators.
Despite the dire reports, we’re optimistic that 2023 is full of potential for radical transformation. We have been paying close attention to the dynamics of research in the edtech ecosystem and how it will impact education in the coming months and years.
In interviews with over 240 teachers we found they’re are grappling with the social-emotional health of their students but are also finding success engaging with their students in-person to help them build these skills.
I believe that there is no correct answer or perfect choice. Knowing this, I am guided by a simple phrase: trial and error.
