The EdTechBy EdTech, we mean pedagogical programmes and approaches that use technology to support teaching professionals and pupils with classroom teaching and learning. This may include computer adaptive learning, or innovative Artificial Intelligence approaches. Testbed programme aims to strengthen the evidence base on the impact of EdTechBy EdTech, we mean pedagogical programmes and approaches that use technology to support teaching professionals and pupils with classroom teaching and learning. This may include computer adaptive learning, or innovative Artificial Intelligence approaches. tools and products in schools and colleges in England, including products that use generative AI.
By building a stronger evidence pipeline – from rapid evaluations to robust randomised trials – the programme will help schools and colleges make more informed decisions about which EdTechBy EdTech, we mean pedagogical programmes and approaches that use technology to support teaching professionals and pupils with classroom teaching and learning. This may include computer adaptive learning, or innovative Artificial Intelligence approaches. approaches and products to buy and adopt.
The programme will involve two stages of testing.
- Stage 1: Up to 100 rapid evaluations in schools and colleges. The DfE will commission a research and delivery partner to lead this stage, with the EEF acting as an ‘evidence partner’ by providing methodological advice and ensuring alignment with high-evaluation standards.
- Stage 2: Large-scale robust evaluations of programmes with the highest promise. The EEF will invest £7m to deliver up to 15 randomised controlled trials, or other robust evaluations, of potentially high-impact tools identified through Stage 1.
The programme will focus on generating evidence about EdTechBy EdTech, we mean pedagogical programmes and approaches that use technology to support teaching professionals and pupils with classroom teaching and learning. This may include computer adaptive learning, or innovative Artificial Intelligence approaches. approaches that support key priorities across the sector, including:
- reducing workload
- improving learner outcomes
- increasing inclusivity for all learners, including those with SEND.