Exploring the intersection of technology and humanity in education. Our thoughts, research, and learnings from the field of human-centered educational innovation.
As schools invest billions in educational technology, student engagement and learning outcomes remain stagnant. We explore why the promise of digital transformation has fallen short and how a human-centered approach can bridge the gap between technological potential and educational reality.
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Dive into specific areas of human-centered educational technology.
How human-centered design principles transform teaching and learning experiences.
12 articlesStrategies for using technology to strengthen relationships between schools, families, and communities.
8 articlesData-driven insights on the impact of human-centered educational technology approaches.
6 articlesStories and insights from our Youth Innovation Labs and community-focused technology projects.
10 articlesOur latest thinking on human-centered educational technology.
Exploring successful community learning networks and the design principles that make digital platforms effective tools for offline connection and collaboration.
Case studies from our Innovation Labs showing how young people use technical skills to address real challenges in their neighborhoods and schools.
How we evaluate the human impact of our programs and why traditional EdTech metrics often miss the most important outcomes.
Exploring how intentional design "flaws" and controlled imperfections can create space for creativity, experimentation, and authentic human expression.
Reflections on what we've learned about building sustainable, community-driven educational technology initiatives that strengthen local relationships.
A framework for educators and administrators to evaluate educational technology based on its potential to enhance rather than replace human relationships.