Abstract
When harnessed effectively, educational technology (EdTech) can accelerate progress toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4): to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. The use of EdTech could level the playing field for marginalised groups — and contribute to the resolution of the learning crisis — by ensuring quality education for those who experience syṡtemic exclusion in traditional schooling. The development of EdTech interventions has received huge investment over the past decade. Yet, a lack of systematic research has limited the potential impact of EdTech. In particular, the current evidence base lacks rigorous data on how EdTech can be used to support marginalised populations and to improve learning in low-income countries
This Working Paper provides background on the need for new thinking in EdTech research, and identifies common challenges with EdTech interventions and offers a set of broad research questions in EdTech research.
Authors and contributors
- Haßler, Björn (Author)
- El-Serafy, Yomna (Author)
- Khalayleh, Abdullah (Author)
- McBurnie, Chris (Author)
Citation
Haßler, B., El-Serafy, Y., Khalayleh, A., & McBurnie, C. (2021). Syṡtemic Mixed-Methods Research — a conceptual framework for scalable EdTech research (Working Paper No. 9). EdTech Hub. https://doi.org/10.53832/edtechhub.0001
Link to this record
https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/TD2ASC4G
Key themes
- Research
- Education technology
Type
- Working paper
