The seventh EdTech Top 40 report highlights
the reliance on edtech in our schools and the importance of
maintaining an interoperable technological ecosystem
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LAKE CITY, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
LearnPlatform by Instructure today published its seventh
EdTech Top 40 – the latest report on the usage of digital
solutions, tools and resources in K-12 districts, schools and
classrooms within the United
States during the 2023-24 school year. In addition to
highlighting the top 40 education technology products, which
represent more than 3.9 million student and teacher interactions,
the report provides insights on trends, Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA)-aligned evidence and categorical rankings relevant to K-12
decision-makers as well as edtech product leaders.
According to the report, K-12 institutions are accessing eight
percent more tools aggregated annually from the prior academic
year–continuing a similar trend seen in recent years' reports. This
year also saw an increase in unique edtech tools accessed
individually by both students and teachers.
"The evidence is clear: tech-enabled learning is here to stay,"
said Melissa Loble, Chief Academic
Officer at Instructure. "As districts continue to explore different
tools to enhance learning, the obstacles they now face aren't just
about picking the best tool, but picking safe, effective and
interoperable tools that work together to build a highly effective
learning ecosystem. Districts need trusted guidance and transparent
information to empower them to make efficient and effective
decisions that will improve teaching and learning."
School districts accessed an average of 2,739 distinct edtech
tools annually, with an average of 1,436 tools accessed each month
during the school year. This indicates that districts are
continuing to explore different technological tools over the course
of the school year in order to improve or assist the learning
experience.
"The increase in tools used isn't a surprise," said Shiren
Vijiasingam, Chief Product Officer at Instructure. "On the one
hand, we know districts are actively looking for opportunities to
consolidate their edtech, but with the explosion of new AI-enabled
tools, there has been a lot of experimentation. We expect scrutiny
on how these tools are helping the teaching and learning
process."
As with previous years, the top 40 tools continue to remain
consistent with only a handful of new products joining the list.
The five new entrants to the EdTech Top 40 this academic
year include PBS, Panorama Education, Scratch, Adobe, and
Grammarly; the latter three indicating the quickly increasing
prevalence of AI in schools and drawing attention to the need for
best practices to guide its use.
Educators are using technology to boost student engagement,
personalize learning and save time, but how do they know what's
making a difference? The report found that 32% of the tools on the
2024 Edtech Top 40 have published research that meets one of
the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) four tiers of evidence. The
ESSA framework offers an accessible model for educators to identify
research-backed edtech, ranging from innovative new solutions to
established tools with empirical validation. School districts are
increasingly seeking ESSA-aligned research as part of their vetting
processes to make evidence-based decisions.
Consistent with previous years, this report analyzed products
performing specific functions to provide a deeper look at the top
education technology tools within key categories. This year's
categories include Learning Management Systems (LMS), Supplemental
Platforms, Courseware Platforms, Study Tools, Classroom Response
& Assessment Tools, and Sites and Resources. Recognizing the
rise of LMS solutions as the hub of teaching and learning, the
report also offered a snapshot of the fifteen solutions most
commonly accessed within Canvas, the second-most used LMS, and
found just under 50% overlap with the Top 40 list.
Data for both the rankings and usage metrics was gathered via
LearnPlatform's Inventory Dashboard from September 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024. This Inventory Dashboard seamlessly
integrates with browsers and mobile device management systems,
providing transparent insight into the edtech tools utilized by
students and educators in any U.S. educational institution. The
report offers a comprehensive analysis of over 57 billion
engagements spanning more than 9,000 education technology products
throughout the year.
Analysis, tools and reports are compliant with all federal and
state student data privacy laws, including FERPA, COPPA, CIPA and
PPRA. The Edtech Top 40 is based solely on quantitative
analysis of engagement, and does not reflect user sentiment,
effectiveness, or utility. (For additional detailed insights,
evidence, and more information on any education technology,
educators and leaders should access LearnPlatform by
Instructure)
"Year after year, the EdTech Top 40 has provided
comprehensive data of K-12 education technology engagement across
our nation's districts," Loble concludes. "Data-driven
decision-making is more important than ever when assessing the role
of technology in our schools. This is why the EdTech Top 40
remains more relevant than ever."
The report and an accompanying infographic are available at:
www.instructure.com/edtech-top40.
ABOUT INSTRUCTURE
Instructure (NYSE: INST) powers the
delivery of education globally and provides learners with the rich
credentials they need to create opportunities across their
lifetimes. Today, the Instructure ecosystem of products enables
educators and institutions to elevate student success, amplify the
power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. With our
global network of learners, educators, partners and customers, we
continue to deliver on our vision to be the platform that powers
learning for a lifetime and turns that learning into opportunities.
We encourage you to discover more at www.instructure.com.
CONTACT:
Brian
Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 658-7525
brian.watkins@instructure.com
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