Speaking Out on the Effectiveness of Research Regarding Educational Technology
Milton Chen, George Lucas Educational Foundation; Gregg Downey, eSchool News (moderator); Cheryl Lemke, Metiri Group; Yong Zhao, Michigan State University, Center for Teaching and Technology, and the US-China Center for Research on Education and Excellence

Today, more than ever, it is critical that technology products, devices, and tools have evidence pointing to their effectiveness. Panelists discussed the latest findings driving the field, and the best practices gleaned from the research. A lively conversation followed outlining effective strategies to communicate research-based findings in user-friendly terms to public and practitioner audiences.