An original, inclusive ecosystem framework designed to combat systemic barriers to transformative, digitally-informed learning experiences in schools
School districts are drowning in fragmented educational technology platforms, tools, and systems. At the same time, true digital equity remains out of reach, as access gaps persist and schools grapple with the unintended friction of rapid tech adoption. The average school district uses upwards of one thousand educational technology platforms, yet many students—especially low-income and historically marginalized learners—do not develop the digital capabilities that are prerequisites for full participation in schools and society today. This book confronts this complex "digital use divide" and offers a compelling solution: an original ecosystem framework designed to ground and support high quality educational technology integration in schools.
Edtech Done Right argues that tech access alone does not guarantee digital equity. Meaningful digital transformation in education only happens when efforts are codesigned by stakeholders —district and school leaders, teachers, families and community members, researchers, and edtech developers—who work together toward shared, sustainable aims. To ensure all students have access to high-quality technological tools and learning environments, stakeholders must provide integrated solutions tailored to their specific communities. Drawing on the work of Digital Promise and leaders across the field, Jean-Claude Brizard and contributors address today's most pressing tech challenges, such as procurement decisions, implementation strategies, personalized learning, educator leadership and capacity building, AI use and guardrails, and more.
With evidence-based solutions, stories, and practical strategies, Edtech Done Right is a call to action and an essential resource for all who wish to build an inclusive ecosystem for digital equity.