Learning by Design: A Framework for Evaluating Classroom Technology
As schools navigate considerations about screen time, it’s important to evaluate technology through the lens of learning. This framework provides district leaders with a practical, research-informed approach to determine whether a digital tool delivers instructional impact and earns its place in the classroom.
What You’ll Walk Away With
You’ll discover how to:
Evaluate classroom technology and screen-time guidelines through six research-based dimensions
Determine whether digital tools are aligned to learning objectives
Assess how technology supports teacher control and instructional flexibility
Identify resources designed for purpose, not usage
Recognize whether technology promotes active learning
Use learning science as part of adoption decisions