The challenge for educational technologies is to demonstrate that they truly make a difference in learning. In a market full of options but often with opaque criteria, clearly assessing a tool's effectiveness helps schools and teachers make informed choices.
We are here to support this process.
Why FEM?
Future Education Modena is a point of connection between university and research, innovation and business, learning sciences and culture. A place where languages, methods and visions meet to generate real educational value.
10+
Thematic R&D programs
300+
Academy training products
10
EdTech products in beta or prototyping phase
1000+
Trainings per year
Our validation criteria:
Efficiency
Does the product or service enable the achievement of educational objectives in the shortest possible time and with the appropriate cognitive load?
Examples of criteria: Technological reliability and continuity, Usability, Learning time
Effectiveness
Does the product enable the achievement of educational objectives regardless of time and cognitive load?
Examples of criteria: Feedback and continuous reflection, Motivation and involvement, Accessibility and inclusiveness
Impact on learning
How do the student and the surrounding environment change based on the use of the product or service?
Examples of criteria: Skills development, Long-term impact assessment, Psychophysical well-being
Our validation process:
1. Workshop and analysis
We engage teams and stakeholders to deeply understand the context of use, educational objectives and challenges of the proposed EdTech.
2. Choice of solution
We identify the validation model most consistent with the product characteristics and the expected impact indicators.
3.1 Validation with experts
Validation is carried out by involving our in-house experts who analyze and test the solution using methods tailored to the specific needs of the project. Duration: 2 weeks.
3.2 Validation with schools
Validation is conducted in real educational settings, through collaboration with schools, teachers, and students. Data is collected on the solution's user experience and impact. Duration: 2 months.
4. Reports and recommendations
We return clear and useful results: a detailed report with evidence, impact analysis and suggestions for improving the product and its educational implementation.
Who we are addressing:
Co-design for Venture Building
Support for the development of pedagogical hypotheses and innovative learning models. Evidence-based co-design to immediately build products with educational impact.
I have an idea for an EdTech solution
Pre-launch: Test & Learn
Validation with real users to measure the training potential of solutions still in the MVP phase. Feature optimization to increase teaching effectiveness before launch.
I have an MVP or prototype
Post-Launch - Test & Learn
Measuring post-launch educational impact to improve content, strategies, and the learning experience. Useful data for strategic decisions and ongoing development.
I have an EdTech solution already on the market
