Our Purpose
The problem: A lack of clear evidence
Technology has the potential to help address the global learning crisis — but that potential is not being realised. Policymakers and other decision-makers facing an overwhelming choice of technology solutions are often unclear on what works and what doesn’t, and are forced to make decisions based on low or no evidence.
How we help: Reliable research and advice
Technology alone is not a cure-all. At EdTech Hub, we do rigorous academic research and give evidence-based advice about how and when to use technology in education. This means that with our help, decision-makers inside and outside government can make clear, evidence-based policy decisions to achieve maximum impact for learners, communities, and to balance cost-effectiveness.
How we Work
Our integrated approach
Our integrated approach brings together the Hub’s diverse strengths across Research, Innovation, Technical Assistance, and our country-level expertise to deliver tailored support that aligns with the specific goals and context of each engagement.
Research
Qualitative and quantitative insights regarding how & why technology can be used — and what to avoid.
Innovation
Working directly with implementers in ‘sandbox’ environments to continuously improve EdTech interventions.
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Providing just-in-time support through our Helpdesk, and through long-term close collaboration with governments and stakeholders.
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Just-in-time, tailored support for those working with ministries of education and decision-makers in low- and middle-income countries.
Where We Work
Our work is global
We collaborate with governments and partners around the world to generate evidence and support the effective use of EdTech in diverse contexts.
Big Challenges
EdTech is a vast, varying, and evolving landscape. It’s one of the reasons decision-makers struggle with evidence gaps in EdTech. In order to tackle these gaps in a meaningful and measurable way, EdTech Hub identified five initial topic areas for our primary research focus.
Today, our topic areas are: AI, Data for Decisions, Digital Personalised Learning, EdTech for Climate Resilience, EdTech for Emergencies, Girls’ Education & Technology, Participation & Messaging, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Teacher Continuous Professional Development. Alongside these core topics, we also provide critical analysis and work on cost-effectiveness for EdTech.
We prioritise these topics because they are timely, have clear application in our focus countries, and have the greatest potential to bring about significant change and close learning gaps.
Connect with Us
We invite you to connect with the evidence you seek and need to make informed choices to advance and accelerate learning. We offer a monthly newsletter, events, webinars, and opportunities to connect with us on social media.
EdTech Hub’s newsletter
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Events
EdTech Hub events are opportunities to learn out loud. Check out our past events, and we look forward to you joining us in the future.
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Opportunities with EdTech Hub
Explore opportunities and openings to join our work to improve education outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
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From social media to email, there are lots of ways to reach us.
This critical work could not have been done without the support the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the support of partners at the Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the World Bank, Cambridge Partnership for Education and more.
