EdTech Center at World Education

What does it take to understand how teachers and learners interact with EdTech? How do researchers turn data into actionable insights? Learn more in our latest blog that takes you behind the scenes of the Teaching Skills That Matter-SkillBlox (TSTM-SB) project, where we are: 📂 Building and refining a codebook to uncover themes and patterns in qualitative data 🔍 Using systematic coding to analyze the creation and use of Open Educational Resources (OER) 🧠 Transforming findings into strategies that improve teacher and learner experiences From making sense of participant experiences to tracking how Makers align, evaluate, and curate resources, this deep dive reveals the power of qualitative data analysis in shaping meaningful educational strategies. 💡 Discover how a meticulous approach to research is shaping the future of digital education. Read the full blog and learn how data becomes discovery: https://lnkd.in/g7M-CHUX #EdTech #OER #DigitalLearning #EducationResearch Jen Vanek Jennifer Maddrell, Ph.D. Rachel Riggs Jeff Goumas Justine Schade

Our partnership with Adobe enhances our efforts to make delivering #HIV care to adolescents and caregivers more efficient for community case workers. After using Liquid Mode to digitize job aids, case workers are able to share vital health information more quickly and confidentially during home visits. In 3 months, case workers reported using the digital job aids more than 23,000 times and 94% reported that it was easier to find information. We're at the Global Digital Health Forum this week to share more: https://lnkd.in/eHbNVXAS #GDHF2024 #WorldAIDSDay2024 #GivingTuesday

Over 1 billion people worldwide live with disabilities—and many still face barriers to equal participation. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a powerful reminder that inclusion isn’t optional; it’s essential.  This day is about more than raising awareness—it’s about action:   ✅ Promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every part of society   ✅ Creating opportunities for full, equal, and effective participation   ✅ Removing barriers to ensure no one is left behind  Looking for some bit-sized learning about accessibility and bringing it into practice? Explore #100DaysOfA11y! Start today with tips and insights into disability awareness by flipping through 100 cards day-by-day (or minute-by-minute?) to boost your knowledge. 🔗 Start learning: https://lnkd.in/gY-M5pk9    #DisabilityInclusion #IDPD2024 #AccessibilityForAll

In a time when opposition to initiatives like the Digital Equity Act is on the rise, ensuring digital access for immigrants and refugees is more critical than ever. It’s not just about fairness—it’s about unlocking opportunities, driving economic growth, and building resilient communities. Join us at the National Immigration Inclusion Conference (NIIC) 2024 in Houston, December 8–10, for an inspiring panel on: 📱 Bilingual digital skills 🌍 Multilingual navigation 💻 Accessible websites 🤖 AI-powered language access Moderated by Catalina González of World Education, the session features national experts Luis A. Quinones, M.A., Skye N. Downing, Kaori Hirakawa, and Andres Echeverri. Don't miss your chance to explore cutting-edge strategies for digital inclusion and immigrant advocacy! 🔗 Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/ggqxcJtZ #DigitalInclusion #ImmigrantRights #NIIC2024 #DigitalEquity

I can't describe how incredible it is to see the work we did in Malawi be captured and shared in such a beautiful way! ✨ Paper job aids were keeping community case workers (CCWs), who traveled in mostly rural areas, from easily sharing vital health information with the caregivers of children living with HIV. To support their goal of HIV suppression, we digitized their paper job aids as PDFs to use with Liquid Mode on Adobe Acrobat. Overwhelmingly, we learned that the digital job aids were easier to use - they were less easily damaged AND supported caregivers confidentiality. I am so grateful to have been a part of this work with my incredible colleagues Jen Vanek, Chimwemwe Chiphe, Elida Ganda, Joyce Mataya, Alton Mpungu, and my former colleague Victoria Neff. Thank you Rick Treitman for your unwavering support and advocacy from the Adobe side of this work. Our partnership with #Adobe for Nonprofits has helped give us the tools we need to change the world 🌍❤️

This month, bring Native voices and stories into your classroom with powerful, ready-to-use resources from The Change Agent’s “Indigenous Peoples” Issue 📰 What’s included?  🎧 Listen to poet Tanaya W. share about the resilience of Native women in the stirring “Love Lessons in a Time of Settler Colonialism.”   📖 Read and discover the spiritual meaning behind a baby’s first laugh in Navajo culture with JSI’s Hannabah Blue. 🎓 Teach College and Career Readiness Standards-aligned materials with a FREE lesson packet, featuring pieces like “Introduction to Settler Colonialism” and “Acknowledge the Land.” Whether you're an educator or a lifelong learner, these resources are perfect for sparking meaningful conversations and deepening understanding. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these free materials that inspire and educate! 🔗 Access the lesson packet: https://lnkd.in/gvdwp5Yb #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousVoices #TheChangeAgent

Looking for an #EdTech strategy to update your toolbox and make learning more accessible? Join World Education on December 13 at the next EdTech Strategy Session to learn how! This session is generously made possible by IDEAL Consortium Gold Sponsor Essential Education. ⚡Lightning Talk #1: Tech Tools to Amplify Access and Engagement presented by Carol Bible, Essential Education. Discover powerful tools and strategies to break down barriers and connect ALL learners. From running highly interactive online classes with up to 80 participants to using graphic tablets for visual lessons and editing software for accessible content creation, this talk will equip you with practical solutions for modern teaching challenges.  ⚡Lightning Talk #2: Triple E Framework for Edtech Integration presented by Kristi Reyes, MiraCosta College, OTAN Learn how to choose and implement tech tools that truly make a difference. The Triple E Framework will help you strategically leverage technology to engage, extend, and enhance. With learning at the center, this framework gives you a simple, tangible approach to adopting and using digital tools. ➡️Register at worlded.me/ETSS2024

World Education EdTech Strategy Session Recap: Digital Tools & Visual Thinking Strategies for Literacy, Accessibility and Engagement Emily Bryson (She/Her), a graphic facilitator and teacher trainer, inspires us with her insights on using digital tools and visual thinking strategies to enhance literacy, accessibility, and engagement. This lightning talk isa mini-masterclass in combining creativity and technology to make learning more impactful and inclusive! It covers – 🔹 The Power of Visuals: Simple drawings and infographics effectively communicate complex ideas and boost understanding.  🔹 #DigitalTools: Emily demonstrated Canva for creating sketchnotes, posters, and graphic organizers, CamScanner for transforming drawings, and tools like Miro, Mural, and Adobe Fresco for collaborative and creative tasks.  🔹 Real-World Impact: Drawing from her experience teaching refugees, Emily emphasized how visual aids make lessons more accessible and engaging for diverse learners.  🌐 Participants explored visual thinking activities like creating graphic organizers, using containers for mind maps, and reflecting with tools like Canva Whiteboard. Emily also shared tips for simplifying questions and boosting comprehension with visuals.  View the lightning talk: https://lnkd.in/er52wNkX More lightning talks: https://lnkd.in/eUqb6HVX  Register for upcoming sessions: worlded.me/ETSS2024! 💬 What are your thoughts? How do you use digital tools to create visuals in your teaching? Are there any tools from the presentation you want to explore? Let us know below!

Outdated paper systems were slowing down over 1,200 community case workers who support the caregivers of youth at risk of or living with #HIV in Malawi. We used Liquid Mode in Adobe Acrobat to digitize job aids for these case workers, turning smartphones into game-changing health tools. With Liquid Mode, the case workers are able to support their communities faster and more efficiently. Case workers are: ✨ Saving time with instant, AI-powered search ✨ Boosting engagement with zoomable illustrations for youth and families ✨ Doubling their impact and reaching twice as many households daily! We’re grateful to be a part of Adobe for Nonprofits, an initiative designed to help provide nonprofits with the tools they need to change the world. Read the full story now and see the future of global health in action! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/gXiF2RrH

World Education EdTech Strategy Session Recap:  How Ellii Helps Prepare Your Students for Success in #IET Programs In this lightning talk, Ben Buckwold, founder of Ellii (formerly ESL Library), shares how the platform empowers #AdultEducation instructors with tools for workplace learning and IET. Highlights include –  🔹 Platform Features: A rich library of lessons, videos, and flashcards to build and customize curricula. The lesson planner streamlines prepping, teaching, and tracking progress. The new and FREE Ellii Polls are great conversation-starters on a range of interesting and timely topics. 🔹 Healthcare-Focused Content: Tara Benwell highlights 8-lesson courses for nursing and medical assistants, featuring vocabulary previews, dialogues, comprehension tasks, and real-world videos. More industries coming soon! 🌐 This talk emphasized practical, engaging tools and strategies for teaching workplace English and IET, with a strong focus on healthcare. Whether you're an educator or learner, Ellie offers resources to make language learning effective and career-focused. View the lightning talk: https://lnkd.in/eZdu-8y4 More lightning talks: https://lnkd.in/eUqb6HVX  Register for upcoming sessions: worlded.me/ETSS2024! 💬 What are your thoughts? How do you tackle workplace-specific English instruction and IET? Share below!