Enhancing Collaborative Learning Experiences
Strengthening learner-centered, technology-enabled teaching and learning grounded in research
WestEd takes a holistic approach to the role of technology in education—viewing tech as a tool instead of a one-size-fits-all solution. Our team of experts studies, evaluates, and develops educational programs and innovations across content domains and leads technology-focused professional learning and technical assistance centered on learners and educators.
We apply cutting-edge research about how children and adults learn to support educators and improve educational outcomes using technology. Using an integrated approach, we collaborate with our partners to develop high-quality recommendations, deliver action plans, and build evidence bases.
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Efficacy of ASSISTments Online Homework Support for Middle School Mathematics Learning: A Replication Study and Analysis of Long-Term Effects
WestEd researchers and its partners have conducted a replication study and long-term follow-up analysis of the ASSISTments platform in a nationally representative sample of 63 North Carolina schools.
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Data Integration Support Center (DISC)
DISC supports efforts to integrate data across key sectors while protecting privacy and ensuring the usefulness, fidelity, and transparency of the data systems.
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Digital Fluency at WestEd
We design impactful professional development and collaboration opportunities (e.g., meetings, task forces, conferences) that are grounded in the research in how adults learn.
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EdTech at WestEd
We partner with innovators who want to use research to better serve learners and educators. Our services can help you root ideas in evidence.
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Featured Experts
Jodi Davenport
As Vice President of Learning, Technology, and Innovation at WestEd and Deputy Director of the Regional Educational Laboratory, Northwest, Jodi Davenport leads strategic efforts to integrate research with practice and ideate novel solutions to improve student educational outcomes.
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Mingyu Feng
Mingyu Feng is a nationally recognized expert in development and research of education innovations with a focus on the impact, implementation, and cost of innovative computer technologies and platforms. She works as a Research Director on the Learning and Technology team.
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Jose Blackorby
Jose Blackorby has been a leader in special education policy, innovation, and research for over 20 years. He has led national studies; experimental evaluations;...
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Kylie Flynn
Kylie Flynn is a national expert in testing promising educational innovations across academic domains and identifying best practices to support the learning of students with inequitable educational opportunities, including those with disabilities.
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Tanner Higgin
Tanner Higgin is a researcher, theorist, and creative working at the intersection of technology, culture, and learning. As Senior Research Associate on the Learning and Technology team, Higgin explores how we can create a future where we create, choose, and use edtech that supports thriving learning cultures.
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Aleata Hubbard Cheuoua
Aleata Hubbard Cheuoua is a national expert in computer science education research. As a Senior Research Scientist with the Learning and Technology team, Hubbard Cheuoua supports computer science initiatives at numerous school districts, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
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Tracy Huebner
As the Director of Special Programs and Initiatives at WestEd's Center for Economic Mobility, Tracy Huebner directs national research and outreach to enhance college and career preparedness.
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Linlin Li
Linlin Li is a Research Director on the Learning and Technology team. Li develops and directs research and evaluations with local, statewide, and national agencies.
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Bryan Matlen
Bryan Matlen is a Senior Researcher with the Learning and Technology group. In this role, he explores how strategies based on cognitive science can be applied to support learning and inform instructional decision-making.
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Yvonne Kao
Yvonne Kao is the Director of the Learning and Technology team. Kao is a computer science, data science, and mathematics education researcher who focuses on the design and evaluation of instructional materials and educational technology for all age groups.
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