E2020 was an appropriate solution for credit remediation but it doesn't directly address summer learning loss. Next time, I'd like to focus on a tool that addresses the specific problem mentioned as directly as possible. And because I am outside of the classroom, it may be wise to focus on a problem that I can actually address. For instance, look into school programs outside of a school district (ex. the Boys & Girls Clubs) that are open to help in research and in bettering what they offer to students and youth. It was a challenge to examine how effective the tool works when I could not witness it being implemented first hand.
Researching technology tools that can be applied to educational problems is a great way to come up with new solutions to existing problems. It is also just a great way for educators to discover new technologies. Anyone interested in bettering our educational system would benefit not only from finding solutions to problems but also by expanding their own knowledge of what is available for help.
In consideration of low income students and communities, I wanted to focus on free software but instead went with advice to research E2020. E2020 does not offer free access and may limit equal opportunities among school districts. There are also system requirements that may be limiting to those with outdated equipment.
