Make Smarter Edtech Decisions
Choosing the right edtech is one of the most consequential decisions a school or district can make. ISTE+ASCD gives education leaders, from curriculum directors to district administrators, the research-backed tools and frameworks to evaluate products rigorously, compare options confidently, and select technology that delivers real results for students and teachers.
Choosing the right edtech can transform learning – but only if you know what to look for.
Explore practical tools and resources that can help edtech leaders evaluate and select technology that truly works.
Identify high quality edtech
The ISTE Seal framework gives education leaders a valid, reliable way to evaluate whether a product is built on sound learning science and appropriate user experience design. Use the interactive scoring tool to evaluate any product, or download the guide (PDF) to understand the research behind it.
Find and compare products with the EdTech Index
The EdTech Index is a searchable database of thousands of products with certifications like the ISTE Seal clearly marked so decision-makers can quickly identify which tools meet a higher bar for usability, privacy, interoperability, and more.
Help design better products by adding your voice to R&D
The best edtech is built with real educators and administrators at the table. Through coLab, ISTE+ASCD brings practitioner insight directly into product development, so the tools your district uses reflect how schools actually work.
The research behind the tools
Our products and services for edtech selection are grounded in extensive research and user testing. Here's a look at the work that informs them.
Engaging companies and districts through R&D
Learn about how the Teacher Ready project informed the redesign of the ISTE Seal, and what district leaders and edtech companies think of it.
Research behind the ISTE Seal
Hear from the ISTE+ASCD Research & Evaluation team about the foundational research that went into the ISTE Seal framework, certification, and tool.
How district leaders make edtech purchasing decisions
The Decision Lab (TDL) surveyed over 225 K-12 edtech decision-makers to map out the procurement process that districts use.
Making interoperability work
This series covers the ins and outs of the Ed-Fi standard, including what it is, how it works, and how both Education Service Agencies and edtech providers implement it.
A district, a diagnostic, and a drive for AI Readiness
Learn about our work with Gwinnett County Public Schools to develop a diagnostic assessment for high school students to evaluate their AI readiness based on the district’s AI framework.
Insights from the field about AI-powered tech
This infographic highlights some key considerations and questions about AI-powered edtech from our research with teachers, leaders, providers, and industry experts.