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We’ve had some truly insightful conversations this quarter! Our latest was on open-source scaling with EdTech Hub's Lea Simpsons and EIDU's Bernd Roggendorf. Did you miss the live discussion? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Catch up on the conversation here: https://ow.ly/MfqB50UlrMP #EdTech #OpenSource #ScalingInnovation

🌏Join the EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Asia Specialists Do you want to help shape the future of education in South and Southeast Asia through EdTech? We’re looking for consultants with: ✅Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape in the region. ✅Experience living or working in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Pakistan, or Bangladesh. ✅Expertise in digital learning, EdTech strategies, and education policy development. ✅A background in initiatives focused on girls' education, out-of-school youth, or education in emergencies. As part of the EdTech Hub Specialist Network, you’ll contribute to impactful work, support decision-makers, and help address pressing educational challenges in the region. 📅Apply now and help us move the needle on the global learning crisis. 🔗Find out more about the opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/dmN_9Qu. 🔗Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dFzvqcV8. We encourage candidates from South or Southeast Asia to apply and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

📚 Can data-driven tools help tackle teacher shortages? In Sierra Leone, the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is addressing the country’s high pupil-to-teacher ratios—some of the toughest in West Africa—through bold, data-driven action. Earlier this year, TSC added 2,000+ teachers to the payroll using a deployment algorithm. This innovative approach ensures teachers are assigned to schools more equitably, where they are needed most. 💡 What is a deployment algorithm? It’s a tool that processes data—like school location, student-teacher ratios, and subject demand—to solve complex challenges in teacher placement. This is a powerful example of using evidence and technology to drive impact. Dive into the conversation here: https://ow.ly/gQz650UslIS

Our recent study provides a high-level snapshot of the situation of out-of-School Children and Youth across the Southeast Asia region. While the findings are indicative rather than comprehensive, they offer valuable insights into the broader challenges and trends. Looking ahead, we’re diving deeper into country-specific profiling, detailed analyses, and tailored recommendations, which will be shared through upcoming case studies and thematic papers. Explore 👇🏽

𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 (𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐂𝐘) 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 . On 28 November 2024 in Bangkok, the ASEAN-UK Supporting the Advancement of Girls’ Education Programme (ASEAN-UK SAGE) unveiled the 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, shedding light on the alarming rise in Out-of-School Children and Youth in the region. . During the opening session, Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim, Director of SEAMEO Secretariat emphasised the urgency of addressing education gaps, indicating that a concerning increase in the number of Out-of-School Children and Youth in the region, from close to seven million in 2017 to nearly twelve million today. . This research, co-authored by EdTech Hub and the SEAMEO Secretariat, is part of the 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (https://lnkd.in/gjYAVeEz) delivered by the SEAMEO Secretariat and British Council, in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research and EdTech Hub. The ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme is an ASEAN cooperation programme funded by 𝐔𝐊 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 from the UK government. . Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gJA8Wrgq . #ASEANUKSAGE #SupportingtheAdvancementofGirlsEducation #GirlsEducation #ASEAN #OOSCY #EmpowerSAGE

Designing effective digital learning tools for crisis settings requires more than just great technology; it calls for guidance on the design and use of EdTech to address learning challenges. Our team reviewed 23 guidelines and resources related to EdTech in emergencies to better understand what guidance exists and where gaps persist. Ready to create impactful solutions? Explore these approaches: https://ow.ly/t99k50UoSJK Katrina Barnes, Sharanya Ramesh Vasudevan, Amal H., Aime Parfait Emerusenge, Rozina Zazai, Kate Radford, David Hollow

A multi-modal and data-driven approach is well aligned with effective distance learning approaches. At EdTech Hub we are passionate about taking a learner-focused, rather than technology-first, perspective to our work. For many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), radio, television, and mobile devices present themselves as likely channels to reach a higher percentage of learners. Explore our recommendation on these: https://ow.ly/ys2h50Upk98

Exciting progress in our work in Sierra Leone! 🇸🇱 Through our Helpdesk and Country Engagement work, we partnered with key stakeholders to co-create the first draft of the National Digital Learning Strategy (NDLS). At a recent workshop, we engaged with government officials and development partners, including the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), Teacher Service Commission (TSC), Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), and more. Development partners like The World Bank, Foreign Commonwealth Development Organisation, UNICEF, Save the Children SL, CGA technologies, Rising Academy Network, EducAid , Mott MacDonald, Fab Inc also contributed to this collaborative effort to shape Sierra Leone’s digital learning future. Stay tuned for updates as this work unfolds, and explore more about our projects in Sierra Leone! 👉 https://ow.ly/cuAx50UnlhN

Despite producing valuable evidence, your findings may not reach the intended audience due to challenges like poor discoverability and citation tracking. Imagine your research celebrated, widely referenced, and seen by decision-makers. Building an evidence library helps put your work in the spotlight and drives real impact. Get our guide to setting up an effective evidence library and start amplifying your research impact. 👉 READ OUR GUIDE: https://ow.ly/KKf650UmqFk #WeekendRead

While technology offers the potential to overcome the barriers of isolation, several infrastructural and capacity challenges prevent equitable access to electricity and internet connectivity. Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountainous topography, frequent landslides, scheduled and unscheduled power outages (‘load shedding’), and unreliable internet connectivity create infrastructural barriers to access. Our report explores Gilgit-Baltistan’s ‘STEAM’ (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and ‘Smart Schools’ interventions to highlight the transformative potential of targeted educational reforms and EdTech solutions, which were designed to help overcome some of the implementation challenges posed by Gilgit-Baltistan’s rugged terrain and socio-economic constraints. Read more: https://ow.ly/4EQb50Ukz7Y