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Refugee Education: A Rapid Evidence Review (Rapid Evidence Review No. 3)

Ashlee, A., Clericetti, G., & Mitchell, J. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This Rapid Evidence Review (RER) provides an overview of existing literature on the use of educational technology (EdTech) for education of refugees in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The RER has been produced in response to the widespread global shutdown of schools resulting from the outbreak of Covid-19. It therefore has an emphasis on transferable insights that may be applicable to educational responses resulting from the limitations caused by Covid-19. In the current global...

Back-to-School Campaigns Following Disruptions to Education (EdTech Hub Helpdesk Response No. 12A)

Chuang, R., Kaye, T., Moss Coflan, C., & Haßler, B. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This EdTech Hub Helpdesk response focuses on back-to-school campaigns following disruptions to education, ensuring that children rapidly return to school as soon as it is safe and practical. Key themes of effective school re-openings are examined in the context of modalities used to deliver distance learning (e.g., radio, television).

Radio: A Rapid Evidence Review (Rapid Evidence Review No. 4)

Damani, K., & Mitchell, J. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This Rapid Evidence Review (RER) provides an overview of the existing literature on the use of radio in education in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The present RER has been produced in response to the novel 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), and the resulting widespread shutdown of schools. It, therefore, highlights transferable insights that may be applicable to educational responses resulting from the limitations caused by COVID-19. Established approaches to delivering distance...

Educational Television: A Rapid Evidence Review (Rapid Evidence Review No. 5)

Watson, J., & McIntyre, N. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This Rapid Evidence Review (RER) gives an overview of the recent literature concerning how the use of educational television might support children’s learning in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this review, educational television is defined as television designed with research-based knowledge of how children use and understand television that systematically incorporates academic or social curricula into its content. In low-income contexts, educational television material could...

A five-part education response to the COVID-19 pandemic (Helpdesk Response No. 5; p. 32)

Haßler, B., Khalayleh, A., & McBurnie, C. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

In March 2020, many countries began to close schools to slow the spread of coronavirus. Education leaders have subsequently launched rapid response programmes, implemented measures to support system recovery and explored long-term reforms. This paper proposes a five-part approach to guide education leaders through this process.

From the Helpdesk: Observations and guidance on educational response planning during the COVID-19 crisis

2020, May 20 - EdTech Hub

Written by Rachel Chuang, Tom Kaye, Caitlin Moss Coflan & Arjun Upadhyay (EdTech Hub Helpdesk Management Team) Amid one of the biggest global disruptions to schooling in living memory, countries are quickly developing distance education responses for students. The EdTech Hub’s Helpdesk is providing evidence-informed responses to requests for support from governments and their partners as they face this challenge. …

Characteristics of effective teacher education in low- and middle-income countries: What are they and what role can EdTech play? (Helpdesk Response No. 10B)

Allier-Gagneur, Z., McBurnie, C., Chuang, R., & Haßler, B. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This paper analyses a range of literature reviews to identify characteristics of effective teacher education, including focusing on practical subject pedagogy; incorporating peer support and; creating a coherent policy environment.

Bangladesh Back-to-School Campaign (EdTech Hub Helpdesk Response No. 12B)

Kaye, T., Chuang, R., Moss Coflan, C., & Haßler, B. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

The EdTech Hub received a request from the FCDO Bangladesh team to provide a topic brief identifying best practices from previous back-to-school campaigns following disruptions. Key themes of effective school re-openings are examined in the context of modalities used to deliver distance learning (e.g., radio, television).

The Use of Virtual Learning Environments and Learning Management Systems During the Covid-19 Pandemic (EdTech Hub Helpdesk Request No. 7)

McBurnie, C. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This technical note aims to inform the use and development of virtual learning environments (VLE) in educational responses to the current health crisis. It considers the advantages and disadvantages of a number of existing VLEs and includes guidance on selecting an appropriate VLE.

The role of interactive radio instruction in the coronavirus (COVID-19) education response

McBurnie, C. - 2020, April 23 - EdTech Hub

This is part of our coronavirus (COVID-19) and EdTech series. Every week that passes we see the number of classrooms closed due to COVID-19 increase. During these unprecedented times, the Hub’s mission — to increase the use of evidence-based decisions around EdTech — is more important than ever. We must make sure learning goes on. […]

Education during the COVID-19 crisis: opportunities and constraints of using EdTech in low-income countries

David, R., Pellini, A., Jordan, K., & Philips, T. - 2020 - Zenodo

Key points: Technology can help mitigate the effects of the educational crisis and closures of schools, but ed-tech is not a silver bullet and governments need to have realistic expectations about what it can achieve The digital divide means that internet and mobile network access varies greatly in middle- and low-income countries Governments can provide immediate support by informing teachers about simple grassroots platforms where they can share their own ed-tech solutions Educational TV...

The Role of Interactive Radio Instruction in the COVID-19 Education Response

McBurnie, C. - 2020, April 8 - Open Development & Education

Reading Time: 3 minutes At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced over 1.5 billion students out of school, governments in resource-constrained countries have looked to interactive radio instruction (IRI) to ensure educational continuity. In the past week, we spoke with the Rising Academy Network to consider what an IRI programme could look like and why policymakers have […]

Using Interactive Radio Instruction to Mitigate the Educational Impact of Covid-19: A curated resource list (Helpdesk Response No. 6)

McBurnie, C. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) is a distance education tool that enables educators to use radio broadcasts to direct active learning in the home. This curated list of resources aims to inform and support the use of IRI to mitigate the educational impact of Covid-19.

Using Education Technology to Support Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (EdTech Hub Helpdesk Response No. 4)

Coflan, C. M., & Kaye, T. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This brief focuses on how policymakers can make decisions about EdTech to support learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) while offering policymakers the rationale and tools to move towards an inclusive approach. It also includes a detailed annex with descriptions, costs, availability, and examples of accessible and assistive technologies.

Summarised Findings from the EdTech Hub Helpdesk [Working Paper]

Chuang, R., & Moss Coflan, C. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

As of December 2020, EdTech Hub’s Helpdesk has been active for nine months, responding to over 60 requests supporting decision-making on education technology. This document summarises our responses to six commonly asked questions across the topics of reaching marginalised learners, supporting teachers, and using EdTech to mitigate learning loss.

EdTech Initiatives Focused on Classrooms and Teachers: A Curated List for Rwanda (Helpdesk Response No. 28)

Chuang, R., & Koomar, S. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This document was produced in response to a request from the FCDO Rwanda team for a curated list of EdTech initiatives related to the following focus areas: 1. Classroom software 2. Teacher education 3. School administration.

Accelerated Learning and EdTech: A Rapid Evidence Review (Rapid Evidence Review No. 6)

Damani, K. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

This Rapid Evidence Review (RER) provides an overview of the existing literature on the use of accelerated learning in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a focus on how EdTech might best be utilised for accelerated learning. It begins with a broad discussion of the components of accelerated learning, followed by a more focused discussion on how accelerated learning has been used to enhance learning outcomes for marginalised groups in LMICs. An exploration of how EdTech can be...

Deploying an e-Learning Environment in Zanzibar: A Short Guide

Groeneveld, C., Kibga, E., & Kaye, T. - 2020 - EdTech Hub

In April 2020, the MoEVT and the World Bank approached the EdTech Hub to explore the feasibility of implementing a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The parties agreed on three deliverables to support this work. 1. A practical and actionable report analysing key factors to be considered in deploying an e-learning platform in Zanzibar. 2. A report documenting the process of sourcing appropriate digital content, aligning this content with the curriculum and populating the e-learning system...