One of the many reasons teachers go into the profession is to make a difference in the lives of students. Our team at ExploreLearning feels the same way. So we created the ExploreLearning Collab Crew to connect like-minded teachers and product developers to work together to co-create research and evidence-based edtech that addresses the needs of all teachers and students.
What is ExploreLearning’s Collab Crew?
Classroom teachers are fully immersed in every aspect of teaching and learning day in and day out. That’s why ExploreLearning Collab Crew partners with educators for authentic product feedback about technology in the classroom and effective teaching strategies. No one knows better than teachers how to engage students and the tricks for successful technology integration. Collab Crew allows ExploreLearning and educators to work together in designing edtech solutions that improve student learning and engagement.
What are the benefits of joining the program?
Incorporating classroom technology isn’t always seamless. As teachers, you know the reasons integration can be tricky from real-world experience with educational technology. More importantly, you understand what it takes to make edtech tools work for both teachers and students. As a Collab Crew member, you'll have the opportunity to work 1:1 with our Researchers, Product Managers, and Learning Designers to help develop new edtech product concepts from the ground up and test them in real-world classrooms like yours. You’ll get early access to new content, a direct channel for product feedback, and other classroom rewards, making a real difference for other teachers and students. What else? Watch this webinar from our Virtual Learning Community to learn more.
Collab Crew's impact on classroom technology and its evidence-based approach to teaching
ExploreLearning is committed to continuous educational research in our effort to provide qualitative data and the latest evidence-based practices in education. We know that it takes more than just usage to reap the benefits of technology from edtech resources. Educational technology tools can’t be considered best practices for learning experiences without research.
High-quality, rigorous efficacy research is critical to ExploreLearning. Research that demonstrates measurable, important outcomes by a variety of methods brings confidence to teachers and administrators that their time and effort spent on implementation and curricular changes will help all children succeed. Collab Crew members directly impact educational research for technology usage in the learning process.
Make a difference and apply to be a Collab Crew member today!
There are many ways to participate—from product previews and surveys to co-designing and co-testing. It’s up to you to decide how and how often to help. ExploreLearning understands that time is precious for teachers, so rest assured that Collab Crew meetings are flexible and all contributions are valued. All we ask is that you join us for at least 12 months.
How do teachers join? It’s easy. Simply submit an application. We’ll contact you to discuss the program details and answer any questions you may have. Applying doesn’t obligate you to participate.
Are you ready to make a difference in your educational community?
Submit My Application to JoinAlready a member of our Collab Crew? Our Facebook group gives Collab Crew members a chance to engage with us outside of formal email chains and receive updates on the latest happenings. Join today!