Powerful Learning with Emerging Technologies framework: three design principles¶

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Description¶

The report introduces a framework organizing guidance for developers, educators, and learners into three principles: Evidence-Based, Learner-Centered, and Skill-Building. Each principle is elaborated into practices and strategies; for example, Evidence-Based includes apply research, use meaningful measures, and leverage relevant expertise. The framework states that emerging technologies 'should build learners' agency, promote metacognition, and be designed for learner variability and accessibility so that every learner can leverage the tool to support their learning.' It is intended to guide product design, selection, and implementation.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Development teams should engage with the recommendations throughout the design process

Constraints¶

• The report notes many unknowns associated with emerging technologies and presents insights as caution signs

Target Learners¶

• learners across ages and abilities using emerging technologies

Target Learning Objectives¶

• agency, metacognition, accessibility, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration

Claims¶

Related Theories¶

• Powerful learning with technology is the product of meaningful use, inclusive access, and school leadership
• Digital Promise's Powerful Learning framework: agency, purpose, curiosity, connection
• Framework for Powerful Learning with Emerging Technology organized around three mutually reinforcing principles

Examples¶

• Prepare and test technology before launch, scaffold the learning curve, and leverage tech-savvy students as peer resources

Key Sources¶

• Mills, K., Noakes, S., Pattenhouse, M., Shell, A., & Vollavanh, A. (2025). Powerful Learning with Emerging Technology. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/274