Intel Research and Evaluation Approaches
Intel research and evaluation includes technology and ethnographic research and development to ensure hardware and software solutions best meet the needs of users, from children and parents to teachers and administrators. Intel works with industry-leaders to support 21st century education, engaging government decision makers and academic experts. Education-related products and solutions are continuously evaluated for improvement and refinement. Market and industry analysis ensures that evolving needs in the education sector are being considered and addressed.
The Intel® Learning Series is based on ethnographic research in real classrooms around the world and collaboration with education experts. Intel’s team of ethnographic researchers conducts multiyear classroom studies. Intel also collaborates with academics at universities worldwide. This research informs the design and development of Intel Learning Series products.
The classmate PC was also developed based on research in 10 countries including Kenya and South Africa. The research focused on how kids naturally and intuitively learn, and what technology features will best support this process; how to foster 21st century skills; and how teachers can best introduce technology into the classroom.
Each of the Intel education programs, such as Intel® Teach, include content development based on current relevant research on effective teaching and learning followed by evaluation strategies that collect formative data for program improvement and then summative data to understand impact.
At Intel we approach our program and product development through established research foundations and contemporary studies on how students learn. To accomplish this, we have established:
- Network of over 30 evaluation agencies worldwide, connected by an online evaluator community
- Research & evaluation resources
- Toolkits (1:1 & ICT Deployment)
- Protocols & Instruments
- Logic & Indicator Models
- Research & evaluation reports catalogs
- Teacher Professional Development
- Informal Education
- Science Fair
- Online, 1:1 & classroom e-Learning
- Educational ICT quality, retention and economic & social impacts
- Trends Analysis
