What Criteria are Important for Evaluating the Quality of English Language Learning Edtech Products? Evidence From Literature

Abstract

The development and use of educational technology (EdTech) products have increased substantially in the last decade. Among other countries, India has witnessed a surge in the supply of EdTech products at the school education level spanning different disciplines. Primary among them has been English language learning EdTech products. In parallel, there has been an increase in demand for the same from stakeholders in India. However, in absence of a reliable framework to evaluate the quality of the available EdTech products in the education landscape, it has become difficult for the stakeholders to make meaningful choices on which product to use or adopt. In this regard, through a review of the literature, this paper identifies criteria to determine the quality of English language learning EdTech products that intend to benefit English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in schools. The identified criteria can benefit decision makers to evaluate the quality of English language learning EdTech products in countries where English is taught as a second or a foreign language.