The Documenting Educational Technology Research (DETR) workshop is a flagship initiative of the EdTech Society, supported by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The DETR workshop aims to facilitate community building among teachers and EdTech industry practitioners to promote scholarship of teaching and learning, and support them in transitioning towards educational technology research. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay contributes human resources and expertise to ensure the workshop’s academic rigour and practical relevance.

First launched in 2023, DETR brings together learners, from diverse fields such as Engineering, Liberal Arts, and School teachers, as well as EdTech industry professionals, who do not have prior research experience in educational technology. These learners are guided by experienced mentors called research buddies. By blending interactive sessions, mentorship, and collaborative learning, the workshop enables learners to explore innovative educational challenges, conduct meaningful research, and present their findings at peer-reviewed conferences.