What is EduTech in Poor Countries?
Educational technology is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve educational outcomes in developing countries. EduTech includes hardware, software, content, curriculum, and pedagogy required for learning by students, teachers, and their surrounding communities.
ICT4Edu initiatives build on various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science. Educational technology solutions encompass several domains including learning theory, online learning, computer-based training, and distance education.
What Are Successful EduTech Projects?
We are constantly searching for new educational technology projects for review and analysis. We look at academic papers, research reports, lessons learned, and major studies to learn which methodologies and technologies are effective.
Please find below a growing list of programmes that use information and communication technologies to increase educational outcomes in developing countries.
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Apply Now: €180,000 for Digital Solutions on Gender, Climate, EduTech
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Apply Now: +2 Million Rand for African Education Technology Innovators
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Are You Creating Educational Shovelware in Your ICT4Edu Projects?
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EduTech Surprise! SMS Beats WhatsApp for Teen Test Prep
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5 Reasons Why Educational Laptops Were Doomed in Papua New Guinea
Back in the day, One Laptop Per Child promised a digital revolution in education. By handing out “$100 laptops” to children, and for the most part sidelining...
6 Ways Educational Technology Projects Can Improve Children’s Literacy
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Recognizing the power of this...
The Design Journey: Creating a Mobile Test Prep Application in South Africa
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New Evidence on What Educational Technology Works for Refugees and Displaced Populations – Your Weekend Long Reads
There are over half a billion children living in countries affected by conflict and disasters, making them three times more likely to be out of school than children...
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