In Tanzania’s dynamic education research ecosystem, the annual Utafiti Elimu Tanzania (UET) conference serves as a vital bridge connecting research insights with actionable policy and practice. As we delve into its evolution and structure, we uncover an agile journey marked by strategic partnerships, evolving funding models, and a commitment to government ownership. The Tanzanian context has inspired a broad range…
How Can Implementers Apply Digital Personalised Learning in Schools? Part of the learning brief series quick insights full brief (pdf) full brief (text) A guide for Policymakers Implementers School Administrators Why this matters Digital personalised learning (DPL) tools have the potential to be transformative for the future of education. By using adaptive technology to tailor learning content to individual learner…
Editor’s note: This is an Opinion piece and reflects the personal views and experiences of the author. It does not directly represent the EdTech Hub. We are excited to feature diverse perspectives from the sector and look forward to more conversations. Introducing evidence windows and helpdesks Too often in international education, and across international development more broadly, evidence created by…
This blog highlights lessons learnt and the impact of the EdTech Hub Entrepreneur Course. It has been written in partnership with Injini who have been instrumental in providing coaching and support for entrepreneurs from Cohorts 3 and 4. A standout aspect for me was learning about evidence-based product design. We’ve integrated lean impact principles into our product development process, allowing…
Image showing attendees of the two-day workshop for SEND in Malawi. Credit: Charity Kanyoza. Workshop Goals Over 240 million children are living with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the world (UNICEF, 2022). Yet, relatively little is known about how EdTech can be leveraged to create more inclusive education systems. This area remains particularly under-researched in low- middle-income countries,…
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…
