Five Questions to Guide Thoughtful Tech Integration in Schools

When educators come to work daily, they are united in a common goal: to provide the best quality education for all students. This sounds great on paper, but it’s certainly far from easy, especially when teachers, admins, counselors, and IT professionals are trying to juggle multiple solutions to help achieve such a goal.

At GoGuardian, we’re not just here to provide a suite of edtech tools that enable safer, more effective instruction. It’s our mission to partner with you, understand your district’s unique needs, and assist in equipping your learners with the educational experience that will prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow. 

Here, we’ve provided a few questions to ask yourself when discussing which solutions are best for your district and how we can help you arrive at the answer.

1. What is your vision for the role of digital tools in achieving your long-term goals and initiatives?

The edtech your staff uses daily should always serve one main purpose: becoming the catalyst that will help your students achieve desired learning outcomes. Whether supporting differentiated instruction, enhancing student safety, creating guardrails for digital exploration, or providing insights that help teachers meet learners where they are, technology helps bridge the gap between intention and impact. These same tools need to help effectively and responsibly drive real outcomes in student engagement, learning growth, and safety.

2. What outcomes are you looking for from the effective use of technology in classrooms?‍

When evaluating your choice of edtech, you must ask yourself: Is your selection making a measurable and meaningful impact on all who use it? Can you see improved student engagement, stronger digital citizenship, better academic performance, and reduced time spent on off-task behavior? On top of that, do teachers, admins, and counselors feel comfortable using it?

Delivering the intended impact for students and educators isn’t just our goal; it’s at the heart of all of our products, from GoGuardian Admin to Teacher and Beacon. We have a vision when it comes to creating edtech ecosystems that serve the needs of both learners and those who impact their educational experience. 

3. What metrics are most important to you when evaluating successful technology integrations?‍

Data certainly plays a part in evaluating the success of a technology integration. Naturally, usage metrics are important. But so are educator feedback and outcomes aligned to your district’s strategic priorities. Edtech tools should save time, enhance learning, and support broader equity goals. GoGuardian’s ongoing work to embed efficacy into product design by speaking with actual users ensures we are infusing customer feedback into our latest updates.

4. How can vendors better support your efforts and evolving expectations around digital tools and resources?‍

The responsible handling of student data is non-negotiable. The internet is vast and sometimes dangerous, so schools should be working with companies that understand the digital realm and can help protect sensitive information that districts must collect to ensure every student gets the help they need. GoGuardian’s work is built on trust. The privacy of every user is embedded in the way we design, improve, and deploy our tools. This gives educators and caregivers peace of mind, and allows us to focus on developing the tools you need to excel at what you do best - teaching.

5. What are vendors currently doing well in terms of technology implementation and support? In what areas could we improve?‍

We understand schools have shifting needs. Flexibility is critical when trying to adapt. When looking at your chosen edtech solution, it’s vital to ask what it’s doing right, and what could be better. Is it an issue with the tech itself, or are you just not getting the help you need? This is why GoGuardian offers tailored support that considers your unique needs and the experiences of every student and educator. Our customer success team is committed to understanding your requirements, prioritizing what it will take to ensure your success, and being a great partner.

Interested in how GoGuardian Admin, Teacher, and Beacon can answer all these questions and more? Request a demo today and our team will work with you to determine the best combination of solutions to meet your needs.