Upgrading EdTech

Ben Grimley
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Upgrading EdTech examines the opportunities for improving edtech outcomes from both educator and technology provider perspectives. Your host is Ben Grimley, ESL teacher and co-founder/CEO of Speak Agent.

  1. 22 SEPT.

    Fidelity of Implementation: The Critical Components You Need

    When school districts evaluate and purchase a new edtech program, it comes with an important caveat: That research study claiming improved learning outcomes is only valid if you implement the program with fidelity. But what does that mean? What do you actually need to do in order to achieve fidelity? This episode deep-dives the four critical components you need, as well as ways to measure them.

    15 min

  2. 9 SEPT.

    A Deep Dive of the Content + Language Framework

    Learning sciences research tells us that, in order to comprehend oral and written classroom instruction, a student must know 95% of the words used. But this is not the case in most math and science classrooms. In this episode, we examine the gap between merely teaching vocabulary and embedding language into math and science -- and why a content-based language instruction is so critical. In the second half, we deep-dive the Content + Language Framework as a practical solution for supporting learning in the math and science content areas.

    13 min

  3. 26 AOÛT

    What True Partnership Looks Like

    With a nationwide push toward the privatization of education, public schools in many areas face declining enrollment and budget cuts. This episode explores how partnership and collaboration can build upon the strengths of the public education system to deliver better learning outcomes and win back public trust.

    8 min

  4. 12 AOÛT

    Will a Lynchpin of Innovation in EdTech Be Removed?

    The Small Business Innovation Research program at the U.S. Department of Education seems to be in limbo, as of August 2025. In this episode, we discuss what the demise of the SBIR program would mean. In particular, what would be the long-term implications for the K-12 edtech ecosystem?

    7 min

  5. 23 JUIN

    Humans vs. AI: Who's Better at the Four Cs of Personalized Learning?

    The ideal of differentiated instruction suggest that teachers should adapt their instructional content and strategies to their student's needs, level, interests, and learning preferences. But this is often impractical. Many turn to AI adaptive learning programs as a solution. But do they really solve the problem? This episode deep-dives what factors into personalized learning and what educators may want to look for in a tool to support differentiation.

    9 min

  6. 10 JUIN

    Eight Budget-Proof Strategies for Multilingual Instruction

    How do you continue to support multilingual learners in a fraught budget environment where your resources are declining? By forging partnerships among ELD, Math, and Science departments to implement English language development strategies in the content areas! This episode explores the big picture situation and then details eight ELD strategies shown to be effective in STEM subjects. For evidence that content and language integration works: https://www.speakagent.com/evidence

    13 min

  7. 13 MAI

    Is EdTech Purchasing Broken?

    How K-12 districts source, evaluate, and purchase edtech products may be a big part of the reason why district leaders are not seeing the learning outcomes they were hoping for. This episode explores the challenges with sourcing innovative solutions, using RFPs as an evaluation tool, and purchasing. We examine why school districts are inadvertently locking out some of the best solutions that could drive better student learning outcomes.

    12 min

  8. 5 MAI

    Follow Your North Star

    A special episode for Teacher Appreciation Week in gratitude to all of our wonderful educators across the country, whether teaching in the classroom, supporting teachers or learners outside the classroom, or working in school or district leadership roles.

    6 min
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Upgrading EdTech examines the opportunities for improving edtech outcomes from both educator and technology provider perspectives. Your host is Ben Grimley, ESL teacher and co-founder/CEO of Speak Agent.

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  • Création
    Ben Grimley
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    17
  • Copyright
    © Speak Agent, Inc.
  • Site web de l’émission
    Upgrading EdTech