The purchase and implementation of educational technology exploded in response to the pandemic and was driven by the need to shift to tech-dependent hybrid and remote learning models. These shifts took place in a remarkably short period of time, and in many cases, the condensed timeline forced school leaders to make quick decisions based on limited research. Now that the pace of acquisition and implementation has slowed down, districts are beginning to reflect on the ed tech they had quickly purchased and integrated.

To aid districts in the process of selection, implementation, and evaluation of educational technology, the Massachusetts Department of Education, in collaboration with The Learning Accelerator, has developed a comprehensive guide and companion workbook. The EdTech Systems Guide: Equity-Driven Selection, Implementation, and Evaluation is freely available online. In this podcast episode, we are joined by two representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Education, Jackie Gantzer and AJ Cote, as well as a representative from The Learning Accelerator, Jin-Soo Huh. Together, we explore this helpful resource, including what it contains and how it can be best used by districts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.