Why EdTech Success Depends on Evidence and Usability: Tal Havivi of ASCD & ISTE Explains

Send us a textTal Havivi is the Managing Director of R&D at ASCD + ISTE, focusing on initiatives to improve the health and effectiveness of the EdTech market. He leads research around high-quality EdTech design, programs focused on improving evaluation processes in school systems, and supports EdTech providers. Previously, he led Education Strategy at Amazon Business focused on improving education procurement. He also has experience working at edtech startups and in K-12 administration.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How the role of evidence in EdTech has evolved over the last decade and why it’s more critical than ever.The importance of teacher usability in EdTech tools and how it impacts learning outcomes.What ISTE and ASCD’s initiatives are doing to create a more rigorous evaluation framework for EdTech products.The five quality indicators used to assess EdTech solutions: Usability, Interoperability, Accessibility, Data Privacy, and Research Basis.How EdTech providers can bridge the gap between research and practical application in schools.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] Introduction to Tal Havivi and his role at ASCD & ISTE.[00:02:59] The coalition behind EdTech’s five quality indicators.[00:05:41] How evidence-based EdTech has evolved post-pandemic[00:09:11] Why teacher usability is crucial for EdTech success.[00:15:55] ISTE’s 2025 plan to prioritize validated EdTech vendors.[00:19:37] Challenges in bridging research and practical EdTech solutions.[00:29:38] The future of EdTech evaluation and quality standards.😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!🎉 Presenting Sponsor:This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. As a tech-first company, Tuck Advisors has developed a suite of proprietary tools to serve its clients better. Tuck was the first firm in the world to launch a custom GPT around M&A. If you haven’t already, try our proprietary M&A Analyzer, which assesses fit between your company and a specific buyer. To explore this free tool and the rest of our technology, visit tuckadvisors.com.

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