@techreport{rahman_6ps_2022, type = {Sandbox {Tool}}, title = {‘{6Ps}’ audit tool}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/58EFZM9F}, abstract = {EdTech interventions so often fail to take into consideration the broader system they work within. EdTech Hub has created this tool to assess interventions and identify any gaps in the thinking that might stop an intervention from working. Keywords: innovation; education system; 6Ps; tool An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Carter, Alice}, month = sep, year = {2022}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0117}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.53832/edtechhub.0117 2339240:DP8CCUUK 2405685:2FMS5BBU 2405685:58EFZM9F}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @incollection{major_dialogic_nodate, title = {A dialogic design-based research partnership approach: developing close-to-practice educational technology theory in {Kenya} ({Forthcomming})}, abstract = {Design-based research (DBR) has promise for investigating educational technology in low- and middle-income contexts. However, DBR is implemented infrequently in such settings, highlighting a need for guidance on implementation. This chapter critically reflects on innovative DBR involving Kenyan teachers and research partners over two years. This focused on the iterative evaluation of a ‘digital personalised learning’ tool to improve its integration into classroom practice. This DBR promoted teacher-researcher engagement through adopting a dialogue-informed 'intermediate theory building' framework, bridging the theory-practice gap. Additionally, it enhanced inclusivity by broadening the concept of partnership through an ‘integrated’ approach. Lessons learned and practical implications are highlighted. Outcomes establish a novel foundation for applying DBR to enhance educational technology for marginalised learners.}, booktitle = {Global {Perspectives} on {Teaching} with {Technology}: {Theories}, {Case} {Studies} and {Integration} {Strategies}}, author = {Major, Louis and Daltry, Rebecca and Rahman, Asad and Plaut, Daniel and Otieno, Mary and Otieno, Kevin}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 2339240:ZWZ4VVZD 2405685:EJWQSZTI}, } @incollection{major_dialogic_2023, title = {A dialogic design-based research partnership approach: developing close-to-practice educational technology theory in {Kenya} ({Forthcomming})}, abstract = {Design-based research (DBR) has promise for investigating educational technology in low- and middle-income contexts. However, DBR is implemented infrequently in such settings, highlighting a need for guidance on implementation. This chapter critically reflects on innovative DBR involving Kenyan teachers and research partners over two years. This focused on the iterative evaluation of a ‘digital personalised learning’ tool to improve its integration into classroom practice. This DBR promoted teacher-researcher engagement through adopting a dialogue-informed 'intermediate theory building' framework, bridging the theory-practice gap. Additionally, it enhanced inclusivity by broadening the concept of partnership through an ‘integrated’ approach. Lessons learned and practical implications are highlighted. Outcomes establish a novel foundation for applying DBR to enhance educational technology for marginalised learners.}, booktitle = {Global {Perspectives} on {Teaching} with {Technology}: {Theories}, {Case} {Studies} and {Integration} {Strategies}}, author = {Major, Louis and Daltry, Rebecca and Rahman, Asad and Plaut, Daniel and Otieno, Mary and Otieno, Kevin}, year = {2023}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 2339240:ZWZ4VVZD 2405685:EJWQSZTI}, } @techreport{tanweer_bandarban_2022, type = {Technical {Report}}, title = {Bandarban {Sandbox}: {Needs} assessment and hypothesis development}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/77665EVG}, abstract = {The Covid-19 pandemic has catalysed the need for technology-enhanced education globally. This is no different in Bangladesh, where the Education Section of the UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office is seeking a better understanding of the role and potential of EdTech to improve numeracy skills among the most marginalised learners, working closely with the government and EdTech Hub to identify how EdTech can best be harnessed to support learning in Bangladesh. This partnership uses the sandbox approach — which provides a space for partners to test and grow ideas in conditions of uncertainty — to test how EdTech modalities that aim to improve numeracy outcomes for Grade 6 learners (early secondary) in Bandarban, one of the most remote areas of Bangladesh, can be used most effectively by learners and educators. This report outlines the process and findings from the needs assessment and hypothesis development phase. These findings (as well as the data collection which informs them) are organised around five research questions developed by EdTech Hub in partnership with Agami Education Foundation, the implementing agency for the sandbox. The findings of the research were distributed in themes that outlined the availability and utilisation of technology and a valid level of knowledge and interest in teachers and students towards using technology for education. While some findings shed light on the technical aspects of the context, some human factors also played a role in resisting the acceptance of technology in education. Building on the learning from this needs assessment phase, Agami Education Foundation and EdTech Hub have agreed to test this implementation plan in the upcoming staggered deployment phase. Keywords: EdTech; sandbox; numeracy; Bandarban; Bangladesh; UNICEF An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Tanweer, Rabia and Nashtaran, Trishia and Plaut, Daniel and Rahman, Asad and Ahmed, Shakil and Chowdhury, Dilruba and Rabbi, BM Fazley and Hoque, Rashedul and Nahar, Nurun and Afroze, Sadia}, month = jul, year = {2022}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0103}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.6942540 10.53832/edtechhub.0103 2405685:77665EVG 2405685:JV4F45P5}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_behaviour_2022, type = {Working {Paper}}, title = {Behaviour change key principles for {EdTech} {\textbar} {MASTER} framework}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/BT283J6U}, abstract = {An EdTech Hub sandbox fast-tracks promising EdTech interventions by providing funding, tools, and access to evidence. It provides a space for partners to test and grow ideas in conditions of uncertainty. Since 2020, EdTech Hub has worked with partners in eight countries, to test and grow EdTech based on our sandbox methodology. When testing and growing EdTech, this tool aims to help you get started with ways to design for innovation behaviours or mindsets and make them stick. Keywords: behavioural change; behavioural design; behavioural innovation; EdTech; innovation; sandbox; intervention design An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Carter, Alice and Wambûi Kuria, Catherine and Mbugua, Ciku and Simpson, Lea and Kably, Nathan}, month = oct, year = {2022}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0129}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 7245959 ZenodoArchiveConcept: 7245958 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.7245959 10.53832/edtechhub.0129 2339240:UURNQTLM 2405685:6SXI2PS9 2405685:BT283J6U 2405685:KEFXIABC}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{siddiqui_deaf_2021, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Deaf {Reach}: {End} of {Sandbox} {Showcase}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Siddiqui, Maira and Shaikh, Saira and Rahman, Asad}, month = mar, year = {2021}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4959839}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4959839 2405685:6FBBKFMM}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_developing_2022, type = {Technical {Report}}, title = {Developing a {Proof} of {Concept} for a {Regional} {Learning} {Hub} for {Eastern} and {Southern} {Africa} {Part} 2: {Insights} from user research}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/CI5UZ5R4}, abstract = {In 2021 the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), UNESCO, UNHCR, the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) and EdTech Hub began collaborating to develop a Regional Learning Hub (RLH). The aim of the RLH is to create a platform to provide teaching and learning content aligned to the curricula of different countries in the region that is appropriate to local contexts. The RLH is envisaged as a platform where digital learning content has been pre-aligned with national curricula to enable use by governments and education stakeholders to facilitate quick selection of content for educational use in their regions. This document is the second of five reports on the development of a proof of concept for the Hub. It provides a summary of user research undertaken for the project. We recommend beginning with the Final report and then moving to any of the remaining four reports, depending on your interest. Inception report User research Skills taxonomy Content curation An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, number = {2}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Groeneveld, Caspar}, month = jan, year = {2022}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0076}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5803107 10.53832/edtechhub.0076 2405685:CI5UZ5R4 2405685:HU5IFEK9}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_edtech_2021, type = {Working {Paper}}, title = {{EdTech} and {Covid}-19: {Insights} from our {Sandbox} {Portfolio}. {In} {Collaboration} with {Sandbox} {Partner} {Organisations}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/MXMPWAA2}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Plaut, Daniel and Salami, Taiye and Carter, Alice}, month = mar, year = {2021}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4776960}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4776960 2339240:JASYN9AV 2339240:URJVJP9H 2405685:7QBDH9I4 2405685:MXMPWAA2}, keywords = {\_DOILIVE, \_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_r:AddedByZotZen, \_zenodo:submitted}, } @techreport{rahman_edtech_2020, type = {Working {Paper}}, title = {{EdTech} {Interventions} for {Deaf} {Learners} in {Pakistan}: {Sprint} 1 {Review}}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/CYESNSWU}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Siddiqui, Maira and Shaikh, Sarah and Geary, Richard and Awasen, Aaron and Plaut, Daniel}, year = {2020}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0130}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 5652083 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5652083 10.53832/edtechhub.0130 2339240:HBZUCV8U 2405685:CYESNSWU}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_cover:analysis:nopdf}, } @techreport{rahman_edtech_2021, type = {Sandbox {Sprint} {Review}}, title = {{EdTech} {Interventions} for {Deaf} {Learners}: {Sprint} 2 {Review}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/D7JX8S7S}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Siddiqui, Maira and Shaikh, Sarah and Geary, Richard and Awasen, Aaron and Plaut, Daniel}, year = {2021}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0131}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4924787 10.53832/edtechhub.0131 2405685:D7JX8S7S}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{simpson_eight_2021, type = {Position {Paper}}, title = {Eight {Reasons} {Why} {EdTech} {Doesn}’t {Scale}: {How} sandboxes are designed to counter the issue}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/8HKCSIRC}, abstract = {The EdTech Hub’s sandbox approach offers implementers and decision makers a clear way to implement and scale only the most effective EdTech interventions. In this position paper we share our view on why EdTech isn’t scaling and how we see the sandboxes approach addressing them. Keywords: innovation; implementation; sandboxes; EdTech; scale; experimentation An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Simpson, Lea and Carter, Alice and Rahman, Asad and Plaut, Daniel}, month = apr, year = {2021}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0116}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 4966322 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4966322 10.53832/edtechhub.0115 10.53832/edtechhub.0116 2405685:8HKCSIRC}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @misc{rahman_engaging_2020, title = {Engaging with equity: insights from our first sandbox meetup}, shorttitle = {Engaging with equity}, url = {https://edtechhub.org/2020/11/23/engaging-with-equity-insights-from-our-first-sandbox-meetup/}, abstract = {Talented, committed innovators are working with EdTech all over the world to make sure children continue learning amidst the school closures caused by Covid-19.  At the EdTech Hub, we are lucky to work with six such initiatives in Sandboxes. From experimenting with telephone helplines in Afghanistan to testing Whatsapp in refugee camps in Lebanon, to working with an advocacy campaign…}, language = {en-US}, urldate = {2021-02-10}, journal = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad}, month = nov, year = {2020}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4707465}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4707465 2339240:Z6JFQX9W 2405685:JHAMLTST 2405685:QUU7IUSY}, keywords = {\_DOILIVE, \_EdTechHub\_Output, \_zenodoETH}, } @techreport{rahman_experiment_2022, type = {Working {Paper}}, title = {Experiment {Types} for {EdTech}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/X8MUXS39}, abstract = {An EdTech Hub sandbox fast-tracks promising EdTech interventions by providing funding, tools, and access to evidence. It provides a space for partners to test and grow ideas in conditions of uncertainty. Since 2020, EdTech Hub has worked with partners in eight countries to test and grow EdTech based on our sandbox methodology. When testing and growing EdTech, this tool provides a non-exhaustive list of ways to design and run experiments. Keywords: sandbox; lean startup; lean impact; experiments; validation; prototype An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Carter, Alice and WambûiKuria, Catherine and Mbugua, Ciku and Simpson, Lea and Kably, Nathan}, year = {2022}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0128}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 7245945 ZenodoArchiveConcept: 7245944 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.7245945 10.53832/edtechhub.0128 2405685:X8MUXS39}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{simpson_hello_2021, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Hello and {Welcome} to the {Sandbox}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/CQQURC65}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Simpson, Lea and Carter, Alice and Rahman, Asad}, month = jul, year = {2021}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5123366}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5123366 2405685:CQQURC65}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_sandbox_2020, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Sandbox {Lean} {Cost} {Model}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, , Asad}, month = nov, year = {2020}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5147557}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5147557 2405685:C44MFZNK}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_sandbox_2020, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Sandbox {Meet}-up {Planning} {Template}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, , Asad}, month = dec, year = {2020}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5147564}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5147564 2405685:JXX8J5WJ}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_sandbox_2020, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Sandbox {Sprint} {Review} {Template}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, , Asad}, month = nov, year = {2020}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5147553}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5147553 2405685:9GMPGWCB}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{tanweer_testing_2023, type = {Sandbox {Sprint} {Review}}, title = {Testing {EdTech} {Interventions} in {Bandarban}: {Key} {Findings} from the {EdTech} {Hub} {Sandbox}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/V4EVQ39I}, abstract = {The Covid-19 pandemic has catalysed the need for technology-enhanced education globally. This is no different in Bangladesh, where the Education Section of the UNICEF Bangladesh Country Office is seeking a better understanding of the role and potential of EdTech to improve numeracy skills among the most marginalised learners. In efforts to do this, UNICEF Bangladesh partnered with EdTech Hub to in which EdTech interventions contribute the most to numeracy learning for marginalised learners in Bangladesh. This was explored through a sandbox in Bandarban, a remote region in South-Eastern Bangladesh. This report synthesises the evidence generated from this EdTech Hub sandbox. While further research is needed, its findings suggest that multimedia classrooms, which were found to be present and functioning in most schools in the region, are a promising intervention. Their effectiveness and implementation are worthwhile avenues for further research. Keywords: Bangladesh, Low connectivity/electricity, rural, marginalised learners, blended learning, tablets An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Tanweer, Rabia and Plaut, Daniel and Datta, Rupa and Nashtaran, Trishia and Rahman, Asad and Ahmed, Shakil and Fazly, BMRabbi and Hoque, Rashedul and Moon, NurunNahar and Afroze, Sadia}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0146}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 7591685 ZenodoArchiveConcept: 7591684 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.7591685 10.53832/edtechhub.0146 2405685:J8IB7LVG 2405685:V4EVQ39I}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_sandbox_2021, type = {Working {Paper}}, title = {The {Sandbox} {Handbook} v1.0: {A} guide to growing and testing {EdTech} ideas}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/772S7Z4R}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, number = {33}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Carter, Alice and Plaut, Daniel and Dixon, , Dixon and Salami, Taiye and Schmitt, Laurel}, month = jul, year = {2021}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5120788}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 5120788 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5120788 10.5281/zenodo.5142473 2405685:3C8VWLJP 2405685:772S7Z4R 2405685:CW2FHVT8}, keywords = {\_DOILIVE, \_EdTechHub\_Output, \_r:AddedByZotZen, \_zenodo:submitted}, } @techreport{rahman_using_2023, type = {Technical {Report}}, title = {Using evidence in practice when there is high uncertainty on what works}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, url = {https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/8VUZEK29}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Simpson, Lea and Wilkinson, James and Kuria, Catherine and Kably, Nathan and Plaut, Daniel and Tanweer, Rabia and Mbugua, Ciku}, year = {2023}, doi = {10.53832/edtechhub.0158}, note = {ZenodoArchiveID: 7645994 ZenodoArchiveConcept: 7645993 KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.7645994 10.53832/edtechhub.0158 2405685:8VUZEK29}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{rahman_virtual_2020, type = {Internal papers}, title = {Virtual {Sandbox} {Pack}}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Rahman, Asad and Carter, Alice}, month = nov, year = {2020}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.5147542}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.5147542 2405685:RCGXK5RH}, keywords = {\_r:AddedByZotZen}, } @techreport{dinham_what_2021, type = {{FP}-{ETH} {Sandbox} {Sprint} {Review}}, title = {What we learnt in the {Sandbox} between onebillion, {VSO} {Malawi} and {EdTech} {Hub} ({Sprint} {Review} {Draft})}, copyright = {Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International}, abstract = {An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org}, language = {en}, institution = {EdTech Hub}, author = {Dinham, Nat and Plaut, Daniel and Rahman, Asad and Schmit, Laurel}, month = jun, year = {2021}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.4959811}, note = {KerkoCite.ItemAlsoKnownAs: 10.5281/zenodo.4959811 2405685:M78SQRBW}, keywords = {\_EdTechHub\_Output, \_MELA\_seen, \_r:AddedByZotZen}, }