“79% of schools want clear proof the solution works, but only 8% trust the claims made by the suppliers*, so there is this big trust issue.”
*Teacher Tapp Survey December 2019
This week we talk to Michael Foreshaw, Founder and CEO, EdTech Impact about how he is helping schools make more granular comparisons of EdTech products before they buy, and helping EdTech suppliers focus more deeply on the impact of what they do. We discuss the changes resulting from the pandemic and think about the future ways in which the EdTech sector might develop.
We talk about:
You can learn more about EdTech Impact here.
The EdTech Impact Buyers Guide on formative assessment Michael mentions can be found here
You can learn more about the EdTech Evidence Group here.
You can also get in touch with Michael direct here.
“I think we’ll see more aspirational usage of EdTech over time, I know teachers are incredibly pushed around workload, it would be amazing if we could move away from selling based on ‘pain points”.
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Key Voices #44 - Developing teaching and learning across a trust with Alan Eathorne and Stef Edwards
Key Voices #43 - Leading a research school with Kate Atkins
Key Voices #42 - Making flexible working work
Key Voices #41 - Trends in safeguarding with MyConcern
Key Voices #40 - Getting a better understanding of what influences school culture with Dr Sam Baars
Key Voices #39 – Innovation in EdTech with Nesta
Key Voices #38 - Making your school a great place to work
Key Voices #37 - Spotlight on governance with Tiffany Beck
Key Voices #36 - Trust expansion: overcoming growing pains
Key Voices #35 - Surviving in teaching with Dr Emma Kell
Key Voices #34 - SEND and Inclusion - Interview with Karen Wespiesser
Key Voices #33 - Three things a school can do today to take action on mental health. Interview with Natasha Devon writer, speaker and mental health campaigner
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Key Voices #30 - Dealing with negative comments from parents on social media: Interview with Kaley Foran
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Key Voices #28 - Changes to primary assessment: Interview with Bethany Edie, Content Producer and former primary school teacher
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