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Beyond Screen Time: Measuring What Really Matters In

EdTech

By Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes Councils Member.
for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POST | Membership (fee-based)
Feb 13, 2026, 08:45am EST

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education.

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EdTech platforms are reshaping global education by shifting the focus to what truly matters:
inclusivity, holistic student development and a learner-centric approach. Powered by cutting-edge

technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and adaptive learning models, these
platforms promise personalized learning journeys, sharper assessments and improved student
outcomes.

Yet as adoption accelerates, a fundamental question remains: Are we measuring the right things?
Should we focus on screen time as a measure of engagement? And if not, how do we really

measure EdTech’s impact on learning?

The Problem With Vanity Metrics

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