What does it take to create educational technology that actually works? Dr. Rachel Schechter knows better than most. With a background researching Dora the Explorer and now as founder of LXD Research, she's spent her career understanding how kids learn through media and technology.

In this episode, Rachel pulls back the curtain on EdTech research, sharing why most digital tools fail to deliver and what educators can do about it. She tackles uncomfortable truths about classroom expectations—like why it's impossible for teachers to truly individualize instruction for 30 students—and offers practical strategies for evaluating technology that actually improves learning outcomes.

Connect with Dr. Rachel Schechter:

• Website: LXD Research
• LinkedIn: Rachel Schechter