Collective Intelligence: Impactful R&D Uniting Educators & EdTechs

As schools navigate an increasingly complex technology landscape and mounting AI fatigue, the need for authentic co-creation between educators and developers has never been more crucial. This session cuts through the hype to examine how meaningful R&D partnerships between EdTech companies and school districts can address real classroom needs while avoiding technology overload. Through practical examples from both developers and educators, learn how structured co-creation processes lead to more effective products and sustainable implementation. Participants will explore how leading districts and companies are building feedback loops that work, managing the pace of innovation without overwhelming teachers, and ensuring new tools—particularly AI—emerge from genuine classroom needs rather than technology push. Discover frameworks for R&D partnerships that respect educator time, address implementation challenges early, and create solutions that actually stick.