Evaluation Criteria for Developing a Quality Management System for EdTech Tools

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To support various changes in the education environment and teaching methods, a type of EdTech is emerging which utilizes new information technology and cloud computing-based platforms for education services and ensures more stable operation. As various types of EdTech tools are expected to become more widely adopted in school education in the future, there is a need for accurate information about these tools to be made available, as well as concrete strategies for expanding EdTech-based choice and effective utilization. This study aims to develop optimal evidence-based EdTech evaluation and certification indicators. The process involved five stages: 1) literature review, 2) gathering of expert opinions, 3) deriving improvements, 4) gathering opinions from school environments, and 5) finalizing a framework through analysis of school environment opinions and expert/researcher feedback. The proposed evidencebased EdTech evaluation and certification system includes five evaluation criteria in the technical domain (purpose, convenience, sustainability, integrity/stability, accessibility), with 13 evaluation items, and seven evaluation criteria in the usability domain (purpose, usability, functionality, compatibility, sustainability, integrity/security, ethics), with 20 evaluation items. The results of this study will enhance choice in school environments and contribute to the development of high-quality EdTech tools. The introduction of an evidencebased evaluation and certification system, based on objective data from EdTech stakeholders rather than relying on evaluation by a small group of experts, is expected to enhance trust in EdTech and improve its overall quality. © (2024), (Insight Society). All Rights Reserved.

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