The convergence of technology and education is reshaping classroom dynamics, influencing teaching methodologies, and shaping societal trajectories. EdTech East Africa spearheads collaborative dialogues, uniting visionaries to innovate educational paradigms. The recent Pwani EdTech Summit exemplifies the transformative power of collaboration and creativity in leveraging digital tools for inclusive learning environments globally. How do EdTech regional summits help deliver these stronger…
How do you lead a movement for change in EdTech? Eighteen months ago at the Transforming Education Summit in New York, the Hub released our Challenge to the Sector and launched a global movement for an evidence-driven future in EdTech. Since then, our team and partners have been working hard to drive this movement forward, alongside many others across the…
This year’s International Women’s Day celebrates global work to #InspireInclusion. Read how EdTech Hub experts are working to not only inspire inclusion, but achieve it. It’s commonly observed that women are underrepresented in the technology sector globally — including within the realm of EdTech. According to UNESCO’s ‘Cracking the code: Girls’ and women’s education in STEM’ report, women account for…
Over the last four years, EdTech Hub has worked closely with education leaders and researchers to empower people in low- and middle-income countries with evidence for effective technology use in education. In this post, we join the conversation about the demand for evidence in EdTech referencing a recent blog written by Rohan Carter-Rau and Brad Olsen at The Brookings Institution.…
Are you a policymaker, EdTech developer, educator, or parent? Are you interested in how technology and personalised learning can equitably help enhance student engagement and learning outcomes? Do you think about how the data collected by digital tools can best impact learners’ progress? These are some of the questions we have been asking at EdTech Hub. Read on to find…
Increasingly, researchers and entrepreneurs are recognising the potential of collaboration. In the world of EdTech, understanding what works, when, where, and how can turbocharge innovations for impact. Despite both sides recognising the value of coming together, entrepreneurs and researchers tend to inhabit different worlds and struggle to build the relationships and networks that are the first step in any collaboration. EdTech…
In an era where technology is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and connect with the world, its impact on education cannot be overstated. EdTech in its many forms has emerged as a powerful catalyst for educational advancement, holding the potential to bridge gaps, expand horizons, and unlock new opportunities for teachers and learners around the globe. While its…
Working with children poses a great and unique challenge in terms of ethical considerations, logistics, and overall implementation. This calls for a collaborative approach between parents, caregivers, the children, and the research team. While this is usually a pretty aligned team of individuals (all trying to understand how to make the world more livable for children), it is also often…
Our blog sheds light on the conversations held during the 2023 Annual Kenya EdTech Summit, with a focus on the significance of delving into EdTech solutions for foundational learning and responding to educational access challenges during emergencies. We also delve into the significance of fostering collaboration and taking a holistic approach to crafting EdTech solutions, all while emphasising the role…
EdTech Hub has joined forces with UNICEF Cambodia to provide crucial support to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports’ Department of Policy (DoPo) in crafting a pioneering digital education strategy aimed at implementation within Cambodia’s school system. The collaboration has been marked by a series of comprehensive workshops that engaged a diverse array of stakeholders, as EdTech Hub worked…
