Stop Measuring Logins, Start Measuring Learning | My EdTech Life 373

Podcast: My EdTech Life · Dr. Fonz Mendoza

Opublikowano: 2026-09-12

In Episode 373 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Dacia Toll, co-founder of Coursemojo, to challenge how schools measure the value of educational technology. Logins, minutes, and completed activities may show that a platform was used, but they do not prove that meaningful learning occurred. Dacia explains why districts must look beyond usage data and demand stronger evidence of student thinking, instructional impact, and academic growth. Together, we explore the middle school literacy crisis, the difference between decoding and comprehension, and why classroom discussions can sometimes make thinking optional for many students...