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The global COVID-19 pandemic has created the urgent need for quality online instruction throughout all levels of educa- tion. However, this pandemic has found teachers physically isolated within their homes, and unprepared for the challeng- ing tasks of teaching online. Many of the challenges faced by teachers due to this isolation, are similar to those faced by teachers in remote areas around the world. One such issue, is the lack of access to traditional professional development op-...

Uzoefu wa Walimu katika kufundisha kwa kutumia teknolojia nchini Tanzania Mapendekezo Juu ya Sera na Utekelezaji [Muhtasari Wa Sera / Policy Brief]

Hennessy, S., Koomar, S., & Kreimeia, A. - 2023 - EdTech Hub

This is a Swahili version of the policy brief Teachers’ Experiences of Teaching With Technology in Tanzania: Recommendations for policy and practice published in October 2022. Muhtasari huu wa masuala ya kisera unatoa ripoti ya utafiti wa walimu nchini Tanzania (Julai-Novemba 2021) ambao EdTech Hub iliagiza HakiElimu kuufanya ili kuchangia taarifa itakayosaidia mchakato endelevu wa serikali kuleta mageuzi ya MEWAKA katika ngazi za shule na vituo vya walimu. Dodoso zilichukuliwa kutoka katika...

Effective Teacher Education in Low-Connectivity Settings: A Curated Resource List (Helpdesk Response No. 21)

Koomar, S., Allier-Gagneur, Z., & McBurnie, C. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This list curates resources — both tools and initiatives — that can be adapted to support teacher education in low-connectivity settings, a prevailing challenge in Madagascar. Each example identifies the challenges; necessary prerequisites; pros and cons and; costs and impact assessment data where possible.

EdTech for Contexts of Forced Displacement: A Rapid Evidence Review

Barnes, K., & Katrin, L. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This Rapid Evidence Review provides a synthesis of recent evidence relating to the implementation of EdTech programmes, platforms, and devices for learners in contexts of forced displacement. The main aim of the review is to provide education decision-makers, funders, and implementers (among others), with a clear picture of which interventions may be the most effective in these contexts and, crucially, which implementation decisions facilitate or hinder this effectiveness. We reviewed...

EdTech Evidence From Covid-19 Response: A thematic review of primary research from Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan and Sierra Leone (Working Paper No. 49)

Nicolai, S., Jefferies, K., & Stepanek Lockhart, A. - 2023 - EdTech Hub

To better understand the use of EdTech interventions as part of response to the Covid-19 pandemic, EdTech Hub commissioned ten small-scale research studies in five low- and middle-income countries: Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, and Sierra Leone. This paper includes insight into research methodologies across these studies, with particularly interesting findings on how EdTech effectiveness is being measured. A semi-structured thematic analysis further provides insights in relation to...

Open Educational Resources in Africa: A Curated Resource List (Helpdesk Response No. 20)

Koomar, S., & Jull, S. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This curated list defines Open Rducational Resources (OER), offers background on open-source licensing, and provides a review of OER that can be used in the sub-Saharan African context.

Elevating Education at High Altitude:  EdTech implementation in Gilgit-Baltistan [Technical Report]

Aslam, M. N., Mazari, H., Hayat, A., … Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Pakistan - 2024 - EdTech Hub

Gilgit-Baltistan, located in the northernmost part of Pakistan, is a region known for its mountainous geography. Its complex geography creates challenges for education, such as geographic isolation and infrastructural limitations. While technology offers the potential to overcome these barriers of isolation, several infrastructural and capacity barriers prevent equitable access to EdTech. The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has strived to respond to these barriers by introducing a more...

15 EdTech research papers that we share all the time

Moss, C. - 2020, January 24 - EdTech Hub

We hope you saw our recent blog post responding to questions we often get about interesting large-scale EdTech initiatives. Another question we are often asked is: “What EdTech research should I know about?”  As Sara’s blog post explains, one of the Hub’s core spheres of work is research, so we ourselves are very interested in […]

The Use of Interactive Whiteboards to Support Refugee Learning [Helpdesk Response]

Ramesh Vasudevan, S., & Handigol, A. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This EdTech Hub rapid scan outlines the efficacy of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) to better understand the potential impact of investment in the digitisation of teaching and learning materials to enhance access to education and learning for refugee children. The focus is on research that can highlight any evidence on the efficacy of interactive whiteboards in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts characterised by high numbers of school-age refugees, with Turkey as a key case study....

Teachers, support staff, schools, and school districts have faced a multitude of challenges in adapting their known and familiar practices to the new realities and restrictions that have been put in place due to the outbreak of COVID-19. These challenges are daunting and difficult for many in our education system. Fortunately, a numerous amount of our educators are resilient, creative, and determined to overcome these new challenges. Using their prior experiences and wis- dom, these...

This article reports on teachers’ experiences of ICT training in rural areas of Nepal. It discusses aspects of policy documents to help understand the Nepali educational context, before highlighting the challenges of establishing and maintaining infrastructure and professional learning opportunities across a country with challenging terrain and extreme environmental conditions. It then examines teachers’ perceptions in five rural primary schools about their experiences of training to use...

The paper presents findings from a research study of 318 mathematics teachers’ experiences of access to, and use of, digital technology in their professional development in marginalised communities in ten districts across Bangladesh. The innovative two-cycle qualitative study design involved early career researchers collaborating with peer-researcher teachers who interviewed their peers about local teachers’ experiences. The interview data was analysed through the lens of Van Dijk’s model of...

Rapport d’Observation du Testing BETA [Technical Report]

Ranaivosamoelina, T., & Rasolohery, H. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This is a report on the Beta testing of a digital learning platform and applications developed for the Ministry of Education in Madagascar. The project aims to train 16,000 teachers, with 2,000 utilising distance learning via tablets. The Beta user testing focused on the pedagogical relevance, usability, and ergonomics of the platform and two offline applications. Twenty-one teachers participated, evaluating tasks like launching applications, navigating content, accessing multimedia, and...

Rapport d’Observation du Testing Alpha [Rapport Technique]

Ranaivosamoelina, T., Rasolohery, H., & Koomar, S. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This document, details the Alpha user testing of a digital learning platform and educational applications for the Ministry of National Education of Madagascar, aimed at training 2000 teachers. Conducted in July 2024, the testing focused on functionality and accessibility. Twenty-nine testers, primarily web developers and instructional designers, used a Google Forms questionnaire to evaluate the platform and applications. The results showed that while the platform was generally functional,...

Guide pour les utilisateurs de la tablette et de la plateforme Formation À Distance [Technical Report]

Ranaivosamoelina, T., & Rasolohery, H. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This is a practical guide for users of a tablet for the distance learning platform (FAD), specifically for 2000 primary teachers in Madagascar. It covers: Tablet Basics: How to use the tablet, buttons, screen, touch controls, navigation, and settings. Accessories: Information on the solar charger / power bank and mini-speaker. Communication: Instructions on making calls, sending SMS and emails, and accessing the internet. Applications: Guides for using applications for training content and...

Guide pour les administrateurs de la plateforme Formation À Distance [Technical Report]

Rasolohery, H., & Ranaivosamoelina, T. - 2025 - EdTech Hub

This is a practical guide for administrators of the Formation À Distance (FAD) platform in Madagascar. The guide provides instructions on managing the platform, with a focus on evaluations and forums. It covers topics such as setting up different types of evaluations (quizzes, assignments), configuring forum settings, managing discussions, and moderating forums. It also includes best practices for both evaluations and forums, as well as security considerations. The document provides...

The current study is the third in a series of research studies, which aim to generate evidence that can support the MBSSE and TSC with their teacher allocation and deployment strategy. Our first study investigated teacher preferences for school choice and uncovered important considerations for teacher deployment. Following this, we investigated mobility patterns for teachers who are on the government payroll, and payroll teacher retention rates. The latter study helped us understand where...