The Importance of Efficacy with Julie Molnar

In this episode, Julie Molnar, CodeCombat’s former Director of Education and current Director for Efficacy and Learning Research at LEGO Education, discusses the importance of efficacy in education and how the outcomes of efficacy studies can impact decision-making in the world of education.  The key to positive efficacy reports is to first identify the learner outcomes that matter most to the student before developing educational materials. The three key stakeholders when determining learner outcomes include teachers, students, and industry leaders. The efficacy process is an opportunity to learn and to identify ways to improve products. Molnar discusses the semester-long Ozaria efficacy study, which showed Ozaria to have a positive impact on the student learning outcomes that matter most to both students and educators. Before concluding the conversation, Molnar shares her advice for a career in EdTech and education, saying “question everything,” “take ownership,” and “listen to yourself.” Recommended Resources from the Interview:Ozaria Efficacy Study