Ed Tech Developer's Guide: A Primer for Software Developers, Startups, and Entrepreneurs
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| Title: | Ed Tech Developer's Guide: A Primer for Software Developers, Startups, and Entrepreneurs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bienkowski, Marie, Gerard, Sarah Nixon, Rubin, Shawn, Department of Education (ED), Office of Educational Technology, SRI International |
| Source: | Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education. 2015. |
| Availability: | Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education. Available from: ED Pubs. P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Tel: 202-401-1444; Fax: 202-401-3941; Web site: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 68 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Contract Number: | ED04CO0040/0010 |
| Document Type: | Guides - General Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Software, Design, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Skill Development, Lifelong Learning, Family Involvement, Planning, Evaluation Methods, Research Design, Faculty Development, Productivity, Access to Education, Achievement Gap, Guides, Privacy, Student Records, Networks, Financial Support, School Districts, Government Role, Computer Oriented Programs, Blended Learning, Standards, Individualized Instruction, Student Projects, Mastery Learning, Teacher Certification, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education |
| Abstract: | Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning. Crowd-sourced from knowledgeable educators, developers, and researchers who were willing to share what they have learned, this guide is designed to help entrepreneurs apply technology in smart ways to solve persistent problems in education. Ten opportunities for technology to transform teaching & learning are detailed: (1) Improving mastery of academic skills; (2) Developing skills to promote lifelong learning; (3) Increasing family engagement; (4) Planning for future education opportunities; (5) Designing effective assessments; (6) Improving educator professional development; (7) Improving educator productivity; (8) Making learning accessible to all students; (9) Closing opportunity gaps; and (10) Closing achievement gaps. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| EIS Cited: | ED565838 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | ED566874 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning. Crowd-sourced from knowledgeable educators, developers, and researchers who were willing to share what they have learned, this guide is designed to help entrepreneurs apply technology in smart ways to solve persistent problems in education. Ten opportunities for technology to transform teaching & learning are detailed: (1) Improving mastery of academic skills; (2) Developing skills to promote lifelong learning; (3) Increasing family engagement; (4) Planning for future education opportunities; (5) Designing effective assessments; (6) Improving educator professional development; (7) Improving educator productivity; (8) Making learning accessible to all students; (9) Closing opportunity gaps; and (10) Closing achievement gaps. |
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