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Designing for Impact: Human-Centered R&D in EdTech Innovation

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Session description

Join Assessment for Good, educators, and school leaders in a conversation about an ongoing effort to co-design culturally responsive, asset-based formative assessments with Black and Latine learners. Hear insights from the collaborative R&D process, and learn about the innovative assessment tools emerging from this human-centered design.

Outline

Introduction & Framing (5 mins): Overview of the session’s goals and introduction of panelists from the Assessment for Good program and their school research partners.

Understanding Human-Centered R&D (15 mins): Explanation of human-centered R&D, including how co-designing with students, educators, and caregivers informs the Assessment for Good program's work. Share real examples of how learner input shaped assessment tools through feedback loops like focus groups, UX/UI engagements, and cognitive interviews.

Panel Discussion (20 mins) : Co-Design in Action: Panelists (Assessment for Good team and school research partners) share insights on challenges, successes, and lessons learned from the R&D phase, focusing on equity and empowering learners.

Q&A (10 mins)

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Supporting research

https://aerdf.org/programs/assessment-for-good/

https://www.equityxinnovation.com/emancipatory-r-d-is-here/

https://remakelearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shifting-Power-in-Ed-RD-A-Case-Study-web.pdf

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Presenters

Ramya Gopal

Director of Strategy

AERDF - Assessment for Good

Dr. Temple Lovelace

Executive Director, Assessment for Good

AERDF (Advanced Education Research & Development Fund)

Session specifications

Topic:

Whole Child

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Corporate, District Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Ensure access to technology, connectivity, inclusive digital content and learning environments that meet the needs of all students.

For Students:
Empowered Learner

Understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.
Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

TLPs:

Ignite Agency, Ensure Equity