Recruit practitioners for research engagement by leaning into existing networks, using open calls and targeted invitations¶

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Description¶

The report found that both open recruitment (via Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools, Title I districts, and Minority Serving Institutions) and invitation-based recruitment for the advisory board depended on existing networks. The authors conclude that "leaning into existing networks was essential for successful recruitment," and that without such networks an outreach strategy is needed to connect with organizations that have the reach to recruit diverse participants.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to formal networks such as the League of Innovative Schools or informal personal networks with school systems and university leaders

Constraints¶

• Advisory board participation was not an open call or nationally advertised opportunity

Target Learners¶

• K-12 Title I district educators and Minority Serving Institution representatives

Target Learning Goals¶

• Achieving diverse, qualified practitioner participation in education technology research

Related Strategies¶

• Join national innovation networks and build internal leadership academies to advance responsible district AI adoption

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Pautz Stephenson, S., & Pakhira, D. (2023). Practitioners at the Center, Part II: Reflections on Practitioners' Engagement with the SEERNet Hub. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/196