TY - RPRT TI - Sierra Leone CPD Sandbox - Draft Theory of Change AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/06/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Internal Paper PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/T7AUREA5 KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Lessons for effective CPD - Synthesis of a Sandbox Learning Session AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2020/11/01/ PY - 2020 LA - en M3 - Internal papers PB - EdTech Hub KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - How Can Decision-Makers Assess EdTech Interventions for Cost-Effectiveness to Enable Better Investments? AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - This Learning Brief is part of the EdTech Hub Learning Brief Series, providing practical resources for people working to improve the use of technology in education. In this brief, we look at how decision-makers should consider cost-effectiveness when contemplating investing in EdTech programmes. Cost-effectiveness is a critically important consideration for anyone planning investments in EdTech, but it is also a complex one, which requires understanding the total cost of an intervention and comparing it against the likely impact on education. We draw on work from EdTech Hub and other prominent researchers to distil key practical insights for decision-makers on how to apply cost-effectiveness analysis to their decision-making. Practical considerations include recommendations on gathering the right data for analysis; ensuring cost calculations are holistic; leveraging existing frameworks and tools for cost and impact calculations; and ensuring that comparisons are made against non-tech interventions as well as the broader resource envelope available for education to determine affordability in a given context. Finally, we explore areas where additional work is needed, including an increased understanding of the challenges faced by decision-makers in considering cost-effectiveness and the need for greater transparency and accountability in cost-effectiveness analysis in the sector. Keywords Cost-effectiveness; EdTech; education policy; total cost of implementation; affordability; Learning-Adjusted Years of Schooling An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/ CN - edtechhub.1018 DA - 2024/// PY - 2024 LA - en M3 - Learning Brief PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/QABPPMS4 KW - _r:AddedByMyEducationEvidence ER - TY - RPRT TI - How Can Implementers Apply Digital Personalised Learning in Schools? AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - This Learning Brief is part of the EdTech Hub Learning Brief Series, providing practical resources for people working to improve the use of technology in education. In this brief, we look at digital personalised learning (DPL), a promising EdTech approach to improving learning outcomes, and consider how to implement this approach in school settings. We draw on work from EdTech Hub and other prominent researchers to first unpack the ‘basics’ of DPL implementation. These include the importance of teaching at the right level as a driver of DPL’s impact, and how DPL tools are applied in schools as supplementary learning and / or integrated into existing curricula. We also consider some of DPL’s technical requirements and achievements in improving learning outcomes. We then explore emerging insights about effective DPL implementation in schools, including the role of teachers as facilitators, the evidence behind student-device ratios, and the importance of coordinating DPL implementation with broader education system actors. Lastly, we look at areas that require further research, noting issues that we at EdTech Hub are still grappling with in our own work, and include lists of resources relevant to DPL application in education systems. Keywords: digital personalised learning; DPL; implementation research; teaching at the right level; learning outcomes; education policy An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/ CN - edtechhub.1008 DA - 2024/// PY - 2024 LA - en M3 - Learning Brief PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/ACMFRNNS KW - _r:AddedByMyEducationEvidence ER - TY - RPRT TI - Continuous professional development in Sierra Leone: Scoping Phase Overview AU - McBurnie, Chris AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/02/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Internal papers PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/EKMQD8WQ KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Keep Kenya Learning: Helping Caregivers Support Learning at Home Sprint 1. AU - Mbatha, FaithMbithe AU - Crook, Rebecca AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org Our research indicates that guidance and resources are necessary but insufficient in equipping caregivers to support their children’s learning. In Sprint 1, caregiver confidence and community emerged as important enablers of home learning. In our interviews, caregivers communicated how they felt limited by their lack of or outdated education. Global interventions indicate that reinforcing a sense of community for caregivers and enabling them to learn from modelling by trusted messengers are pathways to building greater engagement. Caregivers in both rural and urban communities expressed a willingness to engage with SMS (short message service) and online educational resources. However, it is clear that resource design must be: Accessible and understandable Credible and trusted Relevant and actionable. DA - 2021/03/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Sprint Review PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/A2D9FVTA KW - _DOILIVE KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _cover:analysis:nopdf KW - _r:AddedByZotZen KW - _zenodo:submitted ER - TY - BLOG TI - Using technology to support teacher continuous professional development in Sierra Leone AU - Beoku-Betts, Iman AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Tanweer, Rabia AU - Tanweer, Iman Beoku-Betts, Daniel Plaut and Rabia T2 - EdTech Hub AB - In Sierra Leone, EdTech Hub has been working closely with the TSC and the World Bank over the last 18 months to design a TCPD model that will provide primary school teachers with tools to improve their literacy and numeracy instruction. DA - 2022/08/18/T17:17:50+00:00 PY - 2022 LA - en-US UR - https://edtechhub.org/2022/08/18/using-technology-to-support-teacher-continuous-professional-development-in-sierra-leone/ Y2 - 2024/03/26/16:33:16 ER - TY - RPRT TI - EdTech Innovation for COVID-19: Insights from our global call for ideas AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Carter, Alice AU - Dixon, Miranda AU - Salami, Taiye DA - 2020/// PY - 2020 M3 - Insight Report PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/S7JARBXV KW - _DOILIVE KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _zenodo:submitted KW - _zenodoETH ER - TY - RPRT TI - EdTech and Covid-19: Insights from our Sandbox Portfolio. In Collaboration with Sandbox Partner Organisations AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Salami, Taiye AU - Carter, Alice AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/03/18/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Working Paper PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/MXMPWAA2 KW - _DOILIVE KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen KW - _zenodo:submitted ER - TY - RPRT TI - What we learnt in the Sandbox between onebillion, VSO Malawi and EdTech Hub (Sprint Review Draft) AU - Dinham, Nat AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Schmit, Laurel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/06/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - FP-ETH Sandbox Sprint Review PB - EdTech Hub KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Eight Reasons Why EdTech Doesn’t Scale: How sandboxes are designed to counter the issue AU - Simpson, Lea AU - Carter, Alice AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - 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 CN - 0116 DA - 2021/04/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Position Paper PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/8HKCSIRC KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - BLOG TI - Keeping Kenya Learning: The importance of caregiver engagement in supporting learning beyond the classroom AU - Kimathi, Deborah AU - El-Serafy, Yomna AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Kaye, Tom T2 - EdTech Hub AB - Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, parents, teachers, students and policymakers have been exploring how to support students to learn at home. The emphasis on education at home has made evident the need to better equip caregivers to support their children’s learning.  The Keep Kenya Learning (KKL) initiative is helping parents and caregivers build their capacity and confidence to support learning… DA - 2021/07/16/T10:38:50+00:00 PY - 2021 LA - en-US ST - Keeping Kenya Learning UR - https://edtechhub.org/2021/07/16/keeping-kenya-learning-the-importance-of-caregiver-engagement-in-supporting-learning-beyond-the-classroom/ Y2 - 2021/07/26/19:46:10 KW - _EdTechHub_Output ER - TY - RPRT TI - Mango Tree Literacy Labs’ Radio Programme Sandbox AU - Esbeck, Craig AU - Oloa, Charles AU - Brown, Victoria AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Salami, Taiye AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/03/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Sandbox Overview PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/RIPJWUDB KW - _DOILIVE KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _cover:analysis:nopdf KW - _r:AddedByZotZen KW - _zenodo:submitted ER - TY - RPRT TI - Technical Assistance to the Government of Tanzania: Inception Report AU - Proctor, Jamie AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - El-Serafy, Yomna AU - Carter, Alice AU - Thakrar, Jayshree AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/08/09/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Internal papers PB - EdTech Hub KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - CHAP TI - A dialogic design-based research partnership approach: developing close-to-practice educational technology theory in Kenya (Forthcomming) AU - Major, Louis AU - Daltry, Rebecca AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Otieno, Mary AU - Otieno, Kevin T2 - Global Perspectives on Teaching with Technology: Theories, Case Studies and Integration Strategies AB - 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. DA - 2023/// PY - 2023 ER - TY - RPRT TI - EdTech Interventions for Deaf Learners in Pakistan: Sprint 1 Review AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Siddiqui, Maira AU - Shaikh, Sarah AU - Geary, Richard AU - Awasen, Aaron AU - Plaut, Daniel CN - 0130 DA - 2020/// PY - 2020 M3 - Working Paper PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/CYESNSWU KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _cover:analysis:nopdf ER - TY - RPRT TI - EdTech Interventions for Deaf Learners: Sprint 2 Review AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Siddiqui, Maira AU - Shaikh, Sarah AU - Geary, Richard AU - Awasen, Aaron AU - Plaut, Daniel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org CN - 0131 DA - 2021/// PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Sandbox Sprint Review PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/D7JX8S7S KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _MELA_seen KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - The Sandbox Handbook v1.0: A guide to growing and testing EdTech ideas AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Carter, Alice AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Dixon, Dixon, AU - Salami, Taiye AU - Schmitt, Laurel AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org DA - 2021/07/01/ PY - 2021 LA - en M3 - Working Paper PB - EdTech Hub SN - 33 UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/772S7Z4R KW - _DOILIVE KW - _EdTechHub_Output KW - _r:AddedByZotZen KW - _zenodo:submitted ER - TY - RPRT TI - Using evidence in practice when there is high uncertainty on what works AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Simpson, Lea AU - Wilkinson, James AU - Kuria, Catherine AU - Kably, Nathan AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Tanweer, Rabia AU - Mbugua, Ciku AB - An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org CN - 0158 DA - 2023/// PY - 2023 LA - en M3 - Technical Report PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/8VUZEK29 KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Testing EdTech Interventions in Bandarban: Key Findings from the EdTech Hub Sandbox AU - Tanweer, Rabia AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Datta, Rupa AU - Nashtaran, Trishia AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Ahmed, Shakil AU - Fazly, BMRabbi AU - Hoque, Rashedul AU - Moon, NurunNahar AU - Afroze, Sadia AB - 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 CN - 0146 DA - 2023/// PY - 2023 LA - en M3 - Sandbox Sprint Review PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/V4EVQ39I KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Bandarban Sandbox: Needs assessment and hypothesis development AU - Tanweer, Rabia AU - Nashtaran, Trishia AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Rahman, Asad AU - Ahmed, Shakil AU - Chowdhury, Dilruba AU - Rabbi, BM Fazley AU - Hoque, Rashedul AU - Nahar, Nurun AU - Afroze, Sadia AB - 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 CN - 0103 DA - 2022/07/30/ PY - 2022 LA - en M3 - Technical Report PB - EdTech Hub UR - https://docs.edtechhub.org/lib/77665EVG KW - _r:AddedByZotZen ER - TY - RPRT TI - Bringing Learning to Light: The Role of Citizen-Led Assessments in Shifting the Education Agenda AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Jamieson Eberhardt, Molly AB - "Are children learning?" is a question that should inform all education policymaking. Yet in many countries, the answer to this question has remained CY - Washington, D.C. DA - 2015/06// PY - 2015 DP - r4d.org LA - en-US PB - Results for Development ST - Bringing Learning to Light UR - https://r4d.org/resources/bringing-learning-light-role-citizen-led-assessments-shifting-education-agenda/ Y2 - 2020/07/06/14:43:51 ER - TY - BLOG TI - The Importance of Caregiver Engagement in Supporting Learning AU - Kimathi, Deborah AU - El-Serafy, Yomna AU - Plaut, Daniel AU - Kaye, Tom T2 - EdTech Hub AB - Do you know the importance of caregiver engagement in supporting learning beyond the classroom? Visit our website to learn more. DA - 2021/07/16/T10:38:50+00:00 PY - 2021 LA - en-US UR - https://edtechhub.org/2021/07/16/keeping-kenya-learning-the-importance-of-caregiver-engagement-in-supporting-learning-beyond-the-classroom/ Y2 - 2022/09/09/20:47:59 ER -