About
EdTech Hub works in close partnership with the Government of Tanzania to strengthen the national education system through the effective use of technology. We focus on helping government partners design and improve policies and programmes by generating and using evidence, working in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST), the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), and the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE). Through cycles of implementation research, we unpack the opportunities and challenges afforded by the national tech-enhanced teacher continuous professional development (TCPD) programme, and deliver agile technical assistance to strengthen equity, inclusion, and usability. Using our integrated approach, EdTech Hub also provides embedded technical assistance and research on critical topics such as data for decision-making and climate resilience in education.
Bridging the Gap
The challenge
As Tanzania continues to expand access to education and implement key reforms, several ongoing challenges remain. To keep up with curriculum and policy changes, teachers need to access practical and relevant professional development at scale. Decision-makers require timely and accurate data to guide planning and resource allocation to improve outcomes. In addition, the education system must adapt to the increasing impact of climate change on infrastructure and learning. EdTech can help address these challenges by providing scalable tools and approaches that strengthen teaching, support data use, and build resilience.
How EdTech Hub Helps
We work hand-in-hand with government institutions to co-design, test, and scale technology-enabled solutions grounded in evidence. Our team provides embedded technical assistance, leads practical research, and convenes stakeholders to build capacity and align efforts across the education sector. Our work in Tanzania is long-term, adaptive, and centred on strengthening national education systems.
Key themes
- Climate Emergencies
- Data for Decisions
- Teacher Continuous Professional Development
Latest Insights from Our Work
Timeline of Activities
April 2021
- Leading design-based implementation research (DBIR) with the Tanzania Institute of Education and Aga Khan University to test implementation and improve access, equity, and feedback mechanisms in TCPD delivery.
- Supported the government in developing the national school-based TCPD implementation plan. This unlocked over GBP 50 million of World Bank funding.
2021–2022
Supported the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar with the conceptualisation and initial user research for a teacher-centred Virtual Learning Environment and associated Theory of Change endorsed by education stakeholders.
2021–Present
Leading design-based implementation research (DBIR) with the Tanzania Institute of Education and Aga Khan University to test implementation and improve access, equity, and feedback mechanisms in TCPD delivery.
Technology-Supported Teacher Professional Development in Tanzania
A study exploring the design, equitable access and efficacy of a school-based teacher professional development model implemented at scale.
Reports, Blogs, Case Studies and More
The Real Cost of Reaching ‘Hard-to-Reach’ Schools
Tanzania’s national Teacher Continuous Professional Development (TCPD, or ‘MEWAKA’ in Kiswahili) Learning Management System (LMS) is increasingly becoming an integral component of nationwide teacher support. With support from EdTech Hub…
Co-Creating Digital Tools With Government to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Education in Tanzania
Across low- and middle-income countries, education systems are increasingly having to respond to climate shocks that disrupt access to education and threaten learning outcomes. According to Oxfam (2022), funding appeals to…
Design-Based Implementation Research for Digitally-Enabled Education Reform: Teacher Professional Development in Tanzania
This article published in BJET argues that design-based implementation research (DBIR) offers a promising approach for refining and theorising the implementation and scale-up of education interventions. However, integrating technology into…
Behind the Screen: Teachers Co-Designing WhatsApp AI Tools
As AI becomes an increasingly prominent part of classrooms around the world, questions about its role in teaching and learning are intensifying. Yet too often, teachers are missing from the…
Gender Equity in Teacher Participation in Tanzania’s Professional Development Programme: Adaptations and Barriers for Female Teachers
This blog explores the hidden gender gap in teacher professional development in Tanzania, highlighting the challenges female teachers face and opportunities to support more equitable participation. Imagine stepping into Tanzanian…
Gender Equity in Teacher Participation in Tanzania’s Professional Development Programme: Adaptations and Barriers for Female Teachers
Imagine stepping into Tanzanian rural schools full of potential where every teacher’s voice can shape brighter futures. Yet a significant portion of female teachers rarely lead discussions, make decisions, or…
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