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We are excited to launch the EdTech Hub #LearningBrief series which provides practical resources for people working to improve how technology is used in education. The briefs are designed to help busy decision-makers working in low- and middle-income countries. The briefs are based on practical evidence generated through EdTech Hub's work and from across the sector. Do you want to join us in making EdTech evidence accessible so that it can be used to improve both policymaking and implementation? Check out our learning briefs: https://ow.ly/R2qv50SaTuJ We want to hear from you! Comment below with your idea for new learning brief topics that could help your work.

This week we have been connecting with EdTech entrepreneurs at the Mastercard Foundation gathering in #Abuja! We have listened, learned and contributed EdTech Hub insights... Rudolph Ampofo's plenary talk focused on the future of AI and education in Africa:  💡More attention is needed on addressing data governance 💡We need to rethink how to approach adaptive policy-making 💡Practical and rapid evidence needs to guide decision-making Jennifer Cotter Otieno’s session addressed the role of partnerships in creating digital infrastructure for learning: 💡Private sector efforts can lay the groundwork if done well 💡Partners need to stay flexible as infrastructure needs evolve 💡⁠Digital infrastructure should be designed with equity in mind Big thanks to Mastercard Foundation, and grateful for the endorsements from The World Bank and Global Partnership for Education for EdTech Hub's mandate to build an evidence-driven future for EdTech 🌟 Plenty of work ahead! #evidence #edtech

Are you passionate about the environment and education? EdTech Hub is searching for a Climate/Environment Specialist to join our team in East Africa! We need someone dedicated to developing and implementing activities that address climate, environment, and education. This role will focus on enhancing primary education data dashboards, creating secure databases for decision-makers, and tracking the effects of climate on teaching and learning outcomes. If you're ready to make a difference in East Africa - specifically Tanzania - then we want to hear from you! Submit your CV by Friday, July 26. Learn more about the role here: https://ow.ly/AApg50SwL1p Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something impactful. Join us in our mission to improve education while caring for our planet 🌱 #ClimateSpecialist #EducationForAll

Educational television can significantly benefit children's academic outcomes in core subjects. Moreover, appropriate shows can enhance socio-emotional skills, such as social reasoning and attitudes towards impairments. Our latest review also highlights the benefits of multi-platform viewing and co-viewing in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Co-viewing, where children watch shows with others who engage with the content, can provide both direct and indirect educational advantages. Discover how these insights can shape future educational strategies and benefit children's learning globally. 👉 Read the full report: https://ow.ly/yo3o50Sy7eC #Education #EdTech #LMICs #EducationalTV #ChildDevelopment #LearningOutcomes

EdTech Hub seeks a Climate/Environment Specialist to develop and implement activities addressing climate, environment, and education. This role focuses on enhancing primary education data dashboards, creating secure, queryable databases for decision-makers, and better tracking the effects of climate and environment on teaching and learning outcomes. Location: East Africa – Tanzania is preferable. Submit your CVs by Friday, July 26. More about the role 👉 https://ow.ly/AApg50SwL1p -- Johnpaul Barretto, Hannah Simmons, Jamie Proctor, Rudolph Ampofo, Ciku Mbugua, Jennifer Cotter Otieno

#Report: EdTech to Support Blended Learning in Mozambique: A curated list of EdTech interventions. A Helpdesk response with a special focus on resources that are implemented or sourced from the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Explore the contextual and background information on the blended learning landscape in Eastern and Southern Africa, with a specific focus on Mozambique: https://ow.ly/vTrB50SvXfx #Londread

Calling All Educators, NGOs, Institutions, Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, and Volunteers in South East Asia! In an era where technology rapidly transforms every sector, education must keep pace. Generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities to revolutionise teaching methods, personalise learning experiences, and enhance educational outcomes. Join our colleagues Haani Mazari and Jazib Zahir for an insightful webinar that delves into the unique challenges and opportunities of integrating Generative AI in Southeast Asian education organised by SEAMEO SEN. 📚 Webinar: Empowering Educators: Navigating the Integration of Generative AI and Education in Southeast Asian Context 📅 Date: 5th July 2024 (Friday) 🕒 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (GMT +8, Malaysia Time) 📍 Platform: ➡ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dHAFkmjg ➡ Youtube: https://lnkd.in/dUzMwZ2f Don't miss out!

A well-timed nudge can encourage people to change their behaviour. We look at the behaviour change strategy of leveraging concise messages at strategic decision points to influence the behaviour of a recipient towards a desired outcome. This brief builds on work from messaging interventions in Ghana and Kenya, linking these to the broader literature on the topic. Although there is a strong and growing evidence base for nudge technologies, effective implementation remains dependent upon context-specific adaptation. Learn more about the contextual and intended audience considerations for influencing desired outcomes: https://ow.ly/LnTn50StzXe

#Weekendread: Hve you read EdTech Hub's #LearningBriefs? Each brief brings together expertise from leading players across the EdTech sector and provides key answers to critical questions on implementation, strategy, cost and use. Explore: https://lnkd.in/dbFuZS6c

For over a decade, the Girls' Education Challenge (GEC), led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has championed girls' education. From its inception in 2012, GEC has gathered invaluable insights into effective project implementation. To address the lack of studies on successful EdTech interventions for girls in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), EdTech Hub and GEC conducted a study aiming to identify key factors in GEC’s EdTech programmes that have facilitated successful outcomes for marginalised girls. The findings provide critical lessons to optimise future EdTech interventions for girls in LMICs and continue to be shared with decision-makers and the public to help translate insights into action. Read more and explore the findings from this study: https://lnkd.in/dUXpvcj8