Does This Tool Earn Its Place? Rethinking Ed Tech in Schools

Schools are surrounded by educational technology tools, but how do we determine which ones are truly essential, which ones are helpful, and which ones have simply become part of the landscape?

Join a group of independent school technology and learning leaders for a practical conversation about evaluating ed tech with greater intentionality. We’ll explore how schools can assess academic technology for effectiveness, determine whether a tool is solving a meaningful problem, and make thoughtful decisions about what to adopt, maintain, or let go.

The conversation will consider questions such as:

What makes an ed tech tool worth investing in?

How do we measure its impact on teaching and learning?

When does a tool add meaningful value, and when does it create unnecessary complexity?

And how can technology leaders partner with academic leaders and faculty to make these decisions?

Facilitators

Tomarra Londeree, Director of Modern Learning, Providence Day School, Charlotte, NC

Robyn Little, Senior Director of Educational Digital Strategy, McDonogh School, Owings Mills, MD

Matt Scully, Director of Digital Integration and Innovation, Providence Day School, Charlotte, NC

Liz Beck, Director of Technology, Laurence School, Valley Glen, CA

Ashley Reed, Director of Technology & Innovation, Temple Beth Am and Day School, Miami, FL