Build Evidence with Instructure’s Research Team
With Instructure's Research team, edtech providers can increase visibility, build ESSA-aligned evidence faster and more cost-effectively, and efficiently engage with K-12 partners.
Building a solid evidence base for educational interventions shouldn't be a daunting technical hurdle. The Build Evidence product overview by Instructure introduces a streamlined solution within LearnPlatform designed to help districts and organizations move beyond simple implementation toward proving what actually works. By providing a structured, repeatable process for gathering and analyzing data, this tool allows leaders to develop the "evidence of impact" required by federal and state standards, such as ESSA. It’s about transforming localized successes into verified, actionable insights that can drive wider institutional growth.
The platform simplifies the complex task of research by guiding users through the collection of necessary data points and facilitating rigorous analysis without the need for an internal research department. This empowers administrators to make confident, data-backed decisions about their edtech ecosystem and ensures that instructional strategies are grounded in reality rather than intuition. By bridging the gap between classroom practice and formal evaluation, Build Evidence helps institutions demonstrate the value of their investments and, most importantly, improve outcomes for every student.
"Evidence-Based Decision Making: A Product Overview" introduces a strategic solution for K-12 leaders who need to cut through the noise of digital sprawl to understand what is truly working in their classrooms. The guide addresses the growing challenge of "edtech bloat" by providing a streamlined way to collect, analyze, and act on evidence of tool effectiveness. By centralizing usage data and pedagogical impact, districts can move away from anecdotal decision-making and toward a more purposeful, cost-effective "Ed-cosystem."
The overview details how this solution empowers administrators to optimize their technology investments and support teacher success:
- Comprehensive Impact Analysis: Automatically aggregate usage data alongside student achievement metrics to see which tools are driving measurable growth and which are underutilized.
- Simplified Evidence Collection: Streamline the process of gathering teacher feedback and qualitative insights, ensuring that the "human element" of classroom experience informs every procurement decision.
- Budget Optimization: Identify redundant or ineffective software to recoup costs and reinvest resources into high-impact tools that align with district-wide learning goals.
- Enhanced Equity: Gain visibility into how digital tools are being used across different student populations to ensure that every learner has equitable access to effective technology.
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