EdTech but print-first

This is the story of a print-first EdTech product and it's packed with nuggets about UX Research with teachers. — Ethan Pierce , founder of Adaptive Reader, shares his personal journey from struggling with literacy in his early school years to founding a company dedicated to enhancing reading accessibility for students of varying developmental and linguistic backgrounds. He discusses the iterative process behind Adaptive Reader, focusing on extensive user research that led to a print-first approach due to educator preference and practical in-classroom usage. Alicia Quan and Sarah Mondestin also explore Ethan’s thoughts on the role of technology in education, the importance of user research, and his vision for making literature accessible worldwide through adaptive texts. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Personal Story 01:20 - Founding Adaptive Reader 02:01 - Journey into Startups 03:30 - Creativity and Career Paths 06:00 - Challenges in Literacy and Education 07:10 - Designing Adaptive Reader 11:56 - User Research and Insights 18:42 - Balancing Print and Digital in Education 29:27 - Future of Adaptive Reader 35:45 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

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EdTech but print-first is an episode from UX of EdTech by Alicia Quan.

This episode is 00:36:57 long.

This episode was published on May 20, 2025.

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