This resource offers practical information on developing a national EdTech strategy. It is designed for education policy- and decision-makers, including officials within ministries of education and major development agencies who work with them. It is also relevant for other government stakeholders, such as ICT, infrastructure, and communications ministries, who are often involved in strategy development and implementation. It is based on the following hypothesis:
Information for governments and other stakeholders who are designing or refining EdTech strategies that cover general education (e.g., Grades 1–12) OR who are integrating EdTech into broader education sector plans.
A starting point for education specialists wanting to learn more about EdTech strategies
Links to additional tools and guidance where readers can find more information on strategy building
A number of factors inform the need for additional guidance on EdTech strategy planning.
There is no one “right” way to create a strategy, but many ways it can go awry. Identifying potential challenge areas based on context and experience early in the process is important.
The process, emphasis, and role of a strategy will look different depending on the nature of a nation’s education system (e.g., centralised vs decentralised). It is important to account for these systemic characteristics to create a realistic and actionable strategy.
“Precursor” steps to EdTech strategies tend to mirror ESP development processes, including landscape analysis or mapping and stakeholder engagement. The particularities of EdTech merit special attention in planning and strategising.
It is important to strike a balance between plan comprehensiveness and feasibility — offering enough depth to make a strategy applicable and relevant while also ensuring it is actionable for decision-makers, education practitioners, and leaders.
Strategies may live in draft form in perpetuity and may come in a variety of formats. Getting a strategy officially endorsed can take a lot of effort, and the process may be opaque. Some strategies are lengthy documents, while others are short Powerpoint decks or
web pages.
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