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Edtech Pilot Framework

The Edtech Pilot Framework provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful educational technology (edtech) pilots.

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Check out each step to hear from district leaders, learn helpful tips, and find relevant tools and resources.

Identify Need

Articulate the specific need or challenge your district is trying to address so you can determine if the piloted edtech meets that need.

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Discover & Select

Evaluate various products based on factors like existing research and pilot scope, so that you can choose a product that matches your need.

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Plan

Create specific goals to ensure a shared vision, identify data that will be used to determine success, and create shared expectations.

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Train & Implement

Ensure teachers are provided training, technology support, and instructional coaching to enable a strong implementation of the new tool.

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Collect Data

Collect quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interview and more to determine whether the pilot goals are met.

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Analyze & Decide

Analyze data to evaluate if the piloted edtech tool met your goals and to determine whether to purchase, continuing piloting, or discontinue use of the tool.

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Negotiate & Purchase

Work with the edtech provider to understand and negotiate the total cost of implementing the tool. Remember to consider ongoing costs.

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Summarize & Share

Share results with participants in order to foster transparency, build trust, and to support other schools and districts in their decision making.

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Want to earn professional recognition for your pilot work?

Check out these Pilot Micro-credentials and earn badges as you build your research skills!
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See what other districts have done!

The Pilot Study Briefs provide findings from school district-led edtech pilots to help you make product selection decisions based on evidence.
Read the Pilot Study Briefs

Have you or your district conducted an edtech pilot?

Summarize and share your edtech pilot results with district leaders searching for tools!
Share Your Results

Do you have a free tool or resource to add to the Framework?

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