Evaluating Edtech: BrainPOP and the new ISTE Seal of Alignment

Purpose & objective

The purpose of this poster session is to showcase the value of receiving the new ISTE Seal of Alignment through a case study of BrainPOP, an engaging and rigorous educational solution. BrainPOP offers learning experiences that adhere to best practices in ISTE Standards, digital pedagogy, and the learning sciences, while also maintaining high usability, user experience, and user interface standards.

This session aims to demonstrate how the redesigned ISTE Seal of Alignment program provides a comprehensive evaluation of edtech products, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that enhance students' digital age skills and overall educational outcomes.

The session will present data on improved student engagement and learning outcomes, to demonstrate the educational significance and success of BrainPOP, as the product elements aligned to the new ISTE seal are the same elements that drive literacy learning outcomes on BrainPOP.

By the end of this session, participants will:
* Recognize the significance of aligning edtech products to ISTE Standards, digital pedagogy, and the learning sciences.
* Analyze BrainPOP as a case study of a product that exemplifies the new ISTE Seal of Alignment standards.
* Apply the knowledge gained from the session to make informed decisions when selecting and implementing edtech products in their educational settings.

Outline

I. Introduction (5 minutes)
Welcome and presenter's background
Overview of the session's purpose and objectives
Brief introduction to the new ISTE Seal of Alignment program

II. The New ISTE Seal of Alignment (5 minutes)
Overview of components
Activity: Participants engage in a brief peer-to-peer discussion on the value of the additional components in assessing high-quality products

III. BrainPOP: A Case Study (20 minutes)
Introduction to BrainPOP
Background and key features
Overview of learning activities
Analysis of BrainPOP's alignment with the new ISTE Seal of Alignment standards

Activity: Participants view a demonstration of BrainPOP and identify specific features that exemplify the new ISTE Seal of Alignment standards

IV. Evidence of Success (7 minutes)
Presentation of data on improved student engagement and learning outcomes with BrainPOP, as the product elements aligned to the new ISTE seal are the same elements that drive growth on BrainPOP

V. Application and Implications (5minutes)
Understanding the value of the new ISTE Seal of Alignment in educational settings
Activity: Peer-to-peer interaction where participants discuss potential applications of the new ISTE Seal of Alignment in their own educational contexts

VI. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
Recap of session objectives and key takeaways

Poster Components:
An infographic detailing the ISTE standards for students and their significance
Examples of BrainPOP features and learning activities that adhere to the new ISTE Seal of Alignment criteria.
Quantitative and qualitative data demonstrating the educational significance and success of BrainPOP.

Supporting research

https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students

https://content.brainpop.com/rs/567-ANS-609/images/ResearchBrief-BrainPOP-Improves-Literacy-Skills.pdf