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Using the USA2 Framework to Make Informed Instructional Technology Decisions

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Many instructional technology products do not achieve high levels of use. Others are adopted but quickly abandoned. Technologies fail for myriad reasons, but many failures can be avoided if a comprehensive evaluation process is used before adoption. We analyzed the reasons for failure and, from that, developed the USA2 framework to guide institutions in asking the right questions before adopting a new technology.

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