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Strategies
Research That Informs TLA's Work
Explore the research that goes into informing TLA's work.
Strategies
Conducting an Edtech Inventory
Before building or strengthening edtech processes, school and system leaders need to first take stock of what tools currently exist in their school system.
Spotlights & Case Studies
Getting the Most Out of K-12 Online Resources and Repositories
As technology continues to advance, online resource repositories – the websites, hubs, libraries, or other platforms used to find and implement resources and practices – have become an increasingly popular tool for educators looking to innovate....
Strategies
Evaluating Edtech Tools
Districts must carefully consider whether edtech tools are meeting their intended goals by gauging the impact, adoption, satisfaction, and engagement of each product. Districts can utilize a variety of methods to collect data in order to better...
Strategies
Creating Capacity Using Asynchronous Edtech Supports
District technology leaders can develop asynchronous supports for educators to shift the areas in which they dedicate their capacity.
Strategies
Capturing Teachers’ Thoughts on Technology Usage
Teachers can offer valuable insights on whether devices and tools effectively meet student needs for learning, and therefore should be regularly included in the evaluation process for technology decisions.
Strategies
Empowering Teachers to Pilot Edtech Tools
A district technology team in MA created a process for teachers to propose pilots of new edtech tools in their classrooms
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Asynchronous Learning Modules for Educators
Cambridge Public Schools created asynchronous learning modules for their teachers to provide training around edtech tools and edtech integration pedagogical practices. Educators can “build their own” professional learning experience by combining...
Strategies
Gathering Family Feedback on Edtech Usage
Edtech tools can serve as a channel to involve families in their students’ lives, strengthen the home-school connection, and provide access to teachers for better communication. School leaders should seek to gather family feedback to ensure all...
Spotlights & Case Studies
How Do Edtech Products “Stack” Up?: Improving Quality in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Through Technology
This resource distills learnings about what must be true for edtech to promote virtual and hybrid learning program quality and offers leaders a series of questions to ask themselves when considering their own edtech products’ ability to do so.
Strategies
Madison Promise Online Program's Approach to Communication
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Madison Promise Online Program sought to identify ways to better communicate with and engage families and set clear expectations for virtual/hybrid learning.
