sxsw edu proposal: building an edtech bill of rights

Building an Edtech Bill of RightsPoints Developed by Previous Participants: Educators, Entrepreneurs, Investors, and

Researchers

Katrina Stevens

Chike Aguh

Give Educator

s a Voice

Phase 1: The Educator Voice• How can educational technology best support

the work of our teachers? • What are the highest priorities for teachers

when using educational technology in the classroom?

• What obstacles do teachers face when trying new technology?

• What’s your dream scenario?

Phase 2: Building Partnerships

• What are best practices for fostering relationships between educators and entrepreneurs?

• What responsibilities do entrepreneurs have to educators?

• What needs to be in place for effective pilots? • Do educators who use edtech products have

responsibilities to entrepreneurs?

Phase 3: Building an Edtech Bill of Rights

• What should be included in an “Edtech Bill of Rights?”

Listen to Each Other

Solve

REALProblem/Need

Increase rigor?

Increase access?

The Why

Reduce cost?

Increase differentiation?

Continue to Question Use of Tech-What is lost when a classroom becomes more technology-based? -What is lost/gained around interpersonal skills?-What is the effect on classroom culture?

-What don’t we yet know about effects of technology use on students?

Making Money Isn’t a Dirty Word

Edtech Bill of Rights (Points from Milken Penn)

1. Keep students best interests in mind2. Ask teachers early and often3. Easy on-ramp4. Professional development5. Live, real-time support6. Open balanced conversations among stakeholders7. Secure student data8. Reasonable and appropriate access9. What’s appropriate compensation for teacher

input?