Our evidence-based approach to edtech
Improving digital learning starts with understanding how learning happens. Our research team and educator partnerships enable us to gather insights that inform the design of our tools, driving impactful results.
Our Commitment To Efficacy
Efficacy is at the heart of all GoGuardian products. We take seriously our responsibility for providing solutions that deliver the intended impact for administrators, teachers, students, and families. Our solutions are informed by learning science and based on a deep bench of research and data on what works. But we know evidence that the solutions should work isn't enough: we consistently evaluate our products and how they are impacting student outcomes enabling us to continuously improve our products to better meet the needs of students and teachers. Further, we invest in implementation training and professional development to unlock the full potential of a solution for all users because we recognize their key role in how a tool is used.
GoGuardian Suite Logic Model
Take a closer look how GoGuardian supports best practices in instruction
The logic model below highlights how all GoGuardian products – Admin, Teacher, and Beacon – support school staff by providing guardrails for digital exploration to help keep students safe.
How to read the logic model:
Inputs
The key functionalities of the GoGuardian Suite, designed to support engaging and effective digital learning experiences
Activities
The specific actions educators and administrators can take to support those learning experiences
Evidence
The quantifiable actions that help measure the impact of the GoGuardian Suite
Outcomes
The outcomes educators and administrators can reasonably expect based on existing educational research
The Logic Model consolidates findings from:
A robust third-party literature review on effective practices for enabling safe and effective learning environments
A third-party review of how GoGuardian’s products are designed to support these practices
An integrated map of how these products work together to better enable safety and learning
GoGuardian Teacher Logic Model
Take a closer look how GoGuardian supports best practices in instruction
GoGuardian Teacher is designed to support effective teaching strategies for exploration, focus, and connection, making it easier for teachers to improve outcomes for all students.
The logic model below illustrates how GoGuardian Teacher’s features are designed to support the instructional experience and positively impact student achievement.
How to read the logic model:
Inputs
The logic model begins by identifying key components of the instructional experience;
Activities
Then, the model identifies how those components are supported by GoGuardian Teacher;
Evidence
Next, data from current GoGuardian Teacher users identify which features they use most often;
Outcomes
And finally, we identify research that demonstrates a positive outcome for the student.
The Logic Model consolidates findings from:
A robust literature review of over 200 academic articles on effective instructional practices for driving academic achievement;
An in-house review of how GoGuardian Teacher features are designed to enable these practices;
And a nationwide survey on how current educators use GoGuardian Teacher features to support effective instruction.
2022-2023 State of Engagement Report
GoGuardian and USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE are proud announce the release an in-depth look at the factors influencing student engagement in K-12 classrooms.
Students learn best when they’re engaged and motivated to learn, but what methods are most effective in achieving that? We asked more than 1,400 teachers — and while some responses may confirm what you already know, others may surprise you!
Designing Effective Edtech for K-5 Learners
How do young minds interact with technology? Our education experts dig into the science of attention, self-regulation, and learning to reveal the most vital principles of K-5 edtech tools that enhance -- not distract from -- the classroom experience
We're committed to the highest standards of data security
GoGuardian products comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Rule (COPPA), and all applicable state-level student data privacy laws. GoGuardian is also aligned with NIST-CSF and has received certification for having an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that is compliant with ISO 27001 — a testament to our unwavering commitment to data protection.
Our Research in the media
Explore how we're shaping conversations in the ever-evolving educational landscape.
We teamed up with USC Rossier School of Education to identify the most effective practices for student engagement in the classroom.
Mariana Aguilar, GoGuardian's VP of Education, shares strategies for boosting engagement in any educational setting.
Leveraging student data for agility and success
The five key drivers for student motivation in the classroom
GoGuardian and USC illuminate K-12 learning trends in the 2022-2023 State of Engagement Report.
GoGuardian partners with USC to shape the future of student engagement and equity.
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