About the Specialist Network
EdTech Hub’s Specialist Network connects decision-makers in low- and middle-income countries with top experts from around the globe. Our specialists provide essential support and advice that is informed by context-specific knowledge and tailored specifically for EdTech Hub partners and funders.
The Specialist Network also fosters a collaborative community of practice where members can connect regularly, share insights, and drive innovation in EdTech.
Applications to join the Specialist Network are accepted during designated periods throughout the year. Applications are reviewed based on the needs of our partners, and anyone with relevant expertise is welcome to apply. Currently, the support and expertise provided by our network are available exclusively to the Hub’s partners and funders. Membership is not guaranteed.
How the Specialist Network Enhances Our Work
The Specialist Network is essential to EdTech Hub’s mission, connecting local expertise with global perspectives to help improve the use of education technology worldwide.
Our global network of specialists understands the unique challenges and opportunities in their regions, ensuring relevant and impactful support is at the heart of our solutions, and making them relevant for diverse educational settings.
Local Expertise, Global Impact
We work with specialists who deeply understand their local contexts and how technology is used within these education systems. This helps ensure our guidance gets to the centre of the need.
Reliable Evidence
The Specialist Network enables us to respond quickly to the needs of our partners and funders. Experts within the network add significant value, bringing high-quality work, practical advice and local understanding.
Collaborative Engagement
Specialists work closely with our teams, bringing valuable knowledge and insights to support our partners’ needs. Their expertise ensures that recommendations are well-informed and tailored to specific challenges.
EdTech Expertise Across the Network
Our specialists cover a wide range of EdTech topics, including AI, Education in Emergencies, Climate-Resilient Education Systems, Girls’ Education, Out-of-School Children and Youth, and more.
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- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Climate change and education
- Data use and decision-making in education
- Education in Emergencies and Protracted Conflict (EiEPC)
- Essentials of cybersecurity
- Futures thinking / storytelling of / in / as education
- Girls’ education and technology
- Global and Digital Citizenship Education
- In-service teacher professional development and structured pedagogy
- Multilingual and bilingual education
- Out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY)
- Participation in school (e.g. use of behavioural science, nudge theory, etc.)
- Personalised learning and teaching at the level of the student
- Product design and development frameworks
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
We Have 40+ Members Working Across 20 Countries
This map shows our global network of experts, illustrating both its worldwide reach and the valuable local insights it brings to our EdTech evidence.
Languages 15+
EdTech Experts 40+
Locations 20
Why Join Our Specialist Network?
At EdTech Hub, we work at the forefront of closing global evidence gaps in education and understanding how EdTech can support learning in low- and middle-income countries. Joining our specialist network offers opportunities to connect with peers, contribute to research, and build your professional portfolio.
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Collaborate with global and local experts to support impactful EdTech initiatives worldwide.
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Contribute to meaningful projects and inform education policy, practice, and research.
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Join a vibrant community of practice with opportunities to learn, share, and grow professionally.
How to Join
We open applications to the Specialist Network during specific periods based on our needs and upcoming work. When applications are open, details and instructions will be shared on our website and through our social networks. We encourage those with relevant expertise to apply at that time.
Meet the Specialist Network
Meet some of our EdTech specialists—experts providing evidence-based guidance to help shape the future of education technology globally.
