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- PaperBritish Journal of Educational Technology19 Apr 2026
The role of EdTech Implementation Research in connecting evidence and practice: Insights for a high‐impact future
David Hollow, Verna Lalbeharie
EdTech Implementation Research provides methodological tools for building evidence on educational technology in low- and middle-income countries. The authors argue that Implementation Research not only improves EdTech evidence but that EdTech also provides a context to refine implementation research practices. Practical guidance and reflective prompts are offered for researchers and implementers.
Original abstract
EdTech Hub is at the forefront of using Implementation Research to build better evidence regarding EdTech in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). In this contribution, David Hollow (EdTech Hub Research Director) and Verna Lalbeharie (EdTech Hub Executive Director) explore the definitions and parameters of what Implementation Research means within education, and specifically within the context of EdTech, providing practical guidance by drawing on insights from the EdTech Hub research portfolio. Two interlinked arguments are made. First, Implementation Research provides a valuable set of methodological tools for building better evidence regarding EdTech. Second, EdTech provides a useful context for understanding and improving practices about the use of Implementation Research across education. The contribution closes with reflective prompts for Implementers and Researchers when considering engaging in EdTech Implementation Research.