There’s little doubt that edtech is entering a period of enormous consolidation; innovations that are evidence-based and truly work in real-world settings will thrive, while others will quickly fade from view. 

• Are you prepared for this consolidation? 

• Do you know if your product really works, or how to make it better? 

• Are you looking to build the evidence base for your innovation, use learning science research to guide product development, pressure-test strategies for scaling up, or generate funding and recognition?

Product Examinations: 

• • Identify areas of strength and growth opportunities 

  • Guide product improvements 

  • Develop logic models or theories of change

Studies & Assessments:

• • Identify user needs and assets

  • Test product concept validity, usability, feasibility, and appeal

  • Develop or refine implementation models

  • Assess impacts on teaching, learning, or other outcomes

Landscape Reviews & Competitive Analyses:

• • Get updated understandings of problems, needs, the state of the market, and competitors

  • Identify and describe the competitive advantage of your product or approach

  • Refine market position 

  • Expand reach in existing and new communities

Writing:  

• Case studies; research reports; white papers

• Grant proposals; responses to RFPs

• Conference proposals; presentations; award applications

Professional Learning, including workshops/presentations focused on:

• • Best practices for using technology to support teaching and learning

  • Characteristics of promising edtech innovations

  • Developing edtech implementation plans

  • Data-informed instruction: challenges & opportunities