Jessica Triant

Tanner Higgin, a senior ed tech researcher at WestEd, and Jessica Triant, a senior research associate, discuss the critical importance of evidence-based design in educational technology. They emphasize that meaningful collaboration between researchers and developers is key to creating impactful tools. The duo also tackles the challenges of conducting efficacy studies and the need for a holistic approach to learning that values student engagement. Additionally, they explore how external evaluations and test beds can enhance product development while navigating the complexities of the ed tech landscape.