Background paper for the Inclusion and Education: Role of non-government organisations as providers of and advocates for inclusive education - Singal, N (Global Education Monitoring Report, 2020)

EdTech for learners with disabilities: urgent need to focus on access, engagement and learning outcomes - Singal, Nidhi; Lynch, Paul; Kaye, Tom; Francis, Gill (EdTech Hub, 2021)
The current approaches to providing high quality learning experiences to learners with disabilities in low and middle-income (LMICs) countries requires radical rethinking. To date, significant numbers of learners with disabilities are not enjoying the benefits of barrier-free and meaningful engagement with the school curriculum in order to reach their potential. Appropriately matched technology to learner needs – in terms of…
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Impact of Covid-19 on the education of children with disabilities in Malawi: reshaping parental engagement for the future - Singal, Nidhi; Mbukwa-Ngwira, Jenipher; Taneja-Johansson, Shruti; Lynch, Paul; Chatha, Gertrude; Umar, Eric (International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2021)
Covid-19 has led to unparalleled school closures and bought about extraordinary and unique challenges to ensuring continuity of learning for children across countries. This paper focuses on the educational experiences of children with disabilities in Malawi. Using a telephone survey, 99 parents/carers were interviewed about the impact of school closure on them and their child with disabilities. Parents reported as being overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the educational experiences of their child with disabilities, with a significant number reporting that they had no contact with the school or the teachers during closures. Children with disabilities were reported as spending very little time on formal learning activities. Nonetheless, parents were confident that their child with disabilities would return to school once these re-opened, as parents noted the loss of structure for their child’s day and increased loneliness arising from lack of contact with their friends. As schools reopen, the mental health of children with disabilities, alongside their learning, will need to be a priority. Finally, parents highlighted the need for more active involvement in their child’s schooling, so that they are able to support them better when they are at home.
Keywords: Covid-19; Malawi; disability; education; parent; telephone survey

Rapid Review of Assistive Technologies for Persons with Disability in India - Singh, Suneeta; Tomar, Manika; Mahendra, Vaishali S (Amaltas Consulting Private Ltd, 2020)
The purpose of this study is to support a better understanding of the evidence on assistive technology and support an effective response

Effect of COVID-19 on the performance of grade 12 students: Implications for STEM education - Sintema, Edgar John (Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020)
With all learning institutions pre-maturely closed on 20 March 2020 and all citizens advised to self-isolate in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19, it was hypothesized that COVID-19 would negatively impact on the performance of students in the 2020 Grade 12 national examinations vis-a-vis mathematics, science and design and technology subjects. An observed steady increase in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and the low levels of technology use in secondary schools in Zambia due to limited technology resources signifies a very difficult period in a young country which has just rolled out a nation-wide implementation of STEM education, This study collected data from three teachers at a public secondary school in Chipata District of Eastern Province in the Republic of Zambia. The Head of Department for Mathematics, the Head of Natural Sciences Department and one science teacher were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews via mobile phone were used to collect views of what these specialists thought would be the COVID-19 effects on the general performance of students in their subject areas. Results of this study revealed that there is likely to be a drop in the pass percentage of secondary school students in this year's national examinations if the COVID-19 epidemic is not contained in the shortest possible time considering that the school academic calendar was abruptly disturbed by the early untimely closure of all schools in the country.
Keywords: COVID-19; Mathematics education; STEM subjects; Zambia

Valuation of incentives to recruit and retain teachers in rural schools: Evidence from a choice experiment in Cambodia and Laos - Sisouphanthong, Viriyasack; Suruga, Terukazu; Kyophilavong, Phouphet (Cogent Education, 2020)
To provide an appropriate incentive for teaching profession, the important questions are “how much should we pay?” and “which factors influence potential teachers’ decision the most?” This research evaluates the factors that discourage and encourage potential teachers to join the profession in Cambodia and Laos by applying a discrete choice experiment to analysis teacher trainees’ preferences for school location, classroom condition, non-teaching professions, and indirect monetary incentives. The result highlights reasons and a possibility of potential teachers to leave the educational system.
Keywords: Cambodia; Laos; discrete choice experiment; incentives; teacher recruitment

Our Work - Siyavula (2020)

Learning without Schools? Education, Relief, and Government Partnerships during COVID-19 - Skoll Foundation (2020)
Join to hear about how two large school systems, in Pakistan and West Africa, are partnering with governments and NGOs to educate children at home without internet access. This is a case study on how local leaders, including a Skoll Awardee, see the challenge of education, relief, and partnerships during COVID-19. Panel: - Susannah Hares, Center for Global Development - Mushtaq Chhapra, TCF Co-Founder - Riaz Kamlani, TCF EVP - Paul Skidmore, Rising Academy Network Moderator: Shashi Buluswar, UC Berkeley, Institute for Transformative Technologies

Hacking Tangerine for Covid-19: more than just data collection - Slade, Timothy (2020)

Reasons behind dropping out of slum children from non-formal school in Dhaka - Smita, Marzia Khatan; Rabbi, Md Fajlay; Mohammad, Shoeab (Jurnal Iqra' : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan, 2020)
In South Asia, numerous slum children were deprived of education upon several socio-economic grounds, and many children still dropout of non-formal schools despite receiving free non-formal education. This study aims to explore the reasons for dropping out of non-formal schools and the socio-demographic situation of slum children in Dhaka City. Fifty non-formal dropout slum children were selected conveniently as participants employing a mixed research design. A semi-structured schedule of questionnaire and interview was used as instruments for collecting data. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected simultaneously to explore the slum children's dropout situation. Twelve reasons of their dropout have been reported. In addition to explaining the reasons for their dropping out, two frameworks were presented in detail. Most slum non-formal students dropped out of their schools for the pulling out factors and reasons related to household. Recommendations for reducing slum children's school dropout and persuasive strategies for future work in this field have been addressed. Keywords: Non-formal School, Dropout, Slum Children, Non-formal Education.
Keywords: Dropout; Non-formal Education; Non-formal School; Slum Children

Reviews and Reviewing: Approaches to Research Synthesis. An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper - Smith, Linda C. (Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 2023)
Abstract Reviews have long been recognized as among the most important forms of scientific communication. The rapid growth of the primary literature has further increased the need for reviews to distill and interpret the literature. This review on Reviews and Reviewing: Approaches to Research Synthesis encompasses the evolution of the review literature, taxonomy of review literature, uses and users of reviews, the process of preparing reviews, assessment of review quality and impact, the impact of information technology on the preparation of reviews, and research opportunities for information science related to reviews and reviewing. In addition to providing a synthesis of prior research, this review seeks to identify gaps in the published research and to suggest possible future research directions.
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Consequences of school closure on access to education: lessons from the 2013–2016 Ebola pandemic - Smith, William C. (International Review of Education, 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an unprecedented shutdown of society. Among the various safety measures taken, much attention has been given to school closure as a non-pharmaceutical mitigation tool to curb the spread of the disease through ensuring “social” (physical) distancing. Nearly 1.725 billion children in over 95% of countries worldwide have been affected by school closures implemented in April 2020 as the virus continued to spread. In the field of education, policymakers’ attention has been directed at keeping students on board through remote learning and addressing the immediate needs of schools upon reopening. The study presented in this article focuses on who remains absent after schools resume. Using publicly available survey data from the USAID Demographic Health Surveys Program and the UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey from before and after the 2013–2016 Ebola pandemic in Guinea and Sierra Leone in West Africa, the author examined changes in school enrolment and dropout patterns, with targeted consideration given to traditionally marginalised groups. At the time, schools closed for between seven to nine months in the two countries; this length and intensity makes this Ebola pandemic the only health crisis in the recent past to come close to the pandemic-related school closures experienced in 2020. The author’s findings suggest that post-Ebola, youth in the poorest households saw the largest increase in school dropout. Exceeding expected pre-Ebola dropout rates, an additional 17,400 of the poorest secondary-age youth were out of school. This evidence is important for minimising the likely post-COVID-19 expansion in inequality. The author’s findings point to the need for sustainable planning that looks beyond the reopening of educational institutions to include comprehensive financial support packages for groups most likely to be affected.

President Bio Commissions Newly Constructed Dr Kadie Sesay Girls Secondary School In Port Loko - SN Radio (2020)
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Early Grade Reading Evaluation in Ghana: Unprecedented Results and Policy Impacts - Social Impact (2020)

Using digital technologies to re-imagine cash transfers during the Covid-19 crisis - Soon-Shiong, Nika; Qhotsokoane, Tebello; Phillips, Toby (Digital Pathways at Oxford, 2020)

4 challenges of adopting blockchain in education & potential solutions - SotaTek (2021)

Here are 5 blockchain use cases in the education sector - SotaTek (2021)

Key factors in Knowledge Sharing Behavior in Virtual Communities of Practice: A Systematic Review - Soto, ROBERTO Hernández; Ortega, MÓNICA Gutiérrez; Avi, BARTOLOMÉ Rubia (Education in the Knowledge Society (EKS), 2021)
Virtual Communities of Practice (VCOP) are environments widely recognized as knowledge management instruments, and their sociocultural contrib ...

South Sudan COVID 19 Preparedness and Response Plan 2020 - South Sudan Education Cluster (2020)

Strengthening Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Data for Increased Resilience to Crisis: country case study: Uganda - UNESCO Digital Library - Sparkes, James (UNESCO, 2021)

The Race between Teacher Wages and the Budget - Spaull, Nic; Lilenstein, Adaiah; Carel, David (Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) Stellenbosch University, 2020)
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Speedtest Global Index – Internet Speed around the world - Speedtest (Speedtest Global Index, 2021)
Find out which countries have the fastest internet speeds in the world. View global monthly comparisons of fixed and mobile internet speeds.

A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the effectiveness of educational interventions to support children and young people with vision impairment - Spence, A (2020)

Human-AI Collaboration to Identify Literature for Evidence Synthesis - Spillias, Scott; Tuohy, Paris; Andreotta, Matthew; Annand-Jones, Ruby; Boschetti, Fabio; Cvitanovic, Christopher; Duggan, Joe; Fulton, Elizabeth; Karcher, Denis; Paris, Cecile (2023)
Systematic approaches to evidence synthesis can improve the rigour, transparency, and replicability of a traditional literature review. However, these systematic approaches are time and resource intensive. We evaluate the ability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT to undertake two initial stages of evidence syntheses (searching peer-reviewed literature and screening for relevance) and develop a novel collaborative framework to leverage the best of both human and AI intelligence. Using a scoping review of community-based sheries management as a case study, we nd that with substantial prompting, the AI can provide critical insight into the construction and content of a search string. Thereafter, we evaluate ve strategies for synthesising AI output to screen articles based on prede ned inclusion criteria. We nd low omission rates (< 1%) of relevant literature by the AI are achievable, which is comparable to that of human screeners. These ndings show that generalised AI tools can assist reviewers with evidence synthesis to accelerate the implementation and improve the reliability of a review.
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SSAMS - SSAMS (2021)

Kenya basic education COVID-19 emergency response plan - State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education (Republic of Kenya Ministry of Education, 2020)

Kenya Basic Education COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan - State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education, Kenya (2020)

Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2019 - Statistics Sierra Leone (The DHS Program, 2020)
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What Is Data Governance and Why Does It Matter? - Stedman, Craig (Data Management, 2023)
Learn what data governance is, why it's important, its benefits, who's responsible for it, data governance best practices and more in this in-depth guide.

Mobile Distance & Hybrid Education Solutions - Steinmetz, Marisa Giulia Kyra Solveigh Carolin (World Bank Group, 2020)

Investigating risks and opportunities for children in a digital world: A rapid review of the evidence on children's internet use and outcomes - Stoilova, M.; Livingstone, S.; Khazbak, R. (UNICEF, 2021)

Conceptual Modeling: Topics, Themes, and Technology Trends - Storey, Veda C.; Lukyanenko, Roman; Castellanos, Arturo (ACM Computing Surveys, 2023)
Conceptual modeling is an important part of information systems development and use that involves identifying and representing relevant aspects of reality. Although the past decades have experienced continuous digitalization of services and products that impact business and society, conceptual modeling efforts are still required to support new technologies as they emerge. This paper surveys research on conceptual modeling over the past five decades and shows how its topics and trends continue to evolve to accommodate emerging technologies, while remaining grounded in basic constructs. We survey over 5,300 papers that address conceptual modeling topics from the 1970s to the present, which are collected from 35 multidisciplinary journals and conferences, and use them as the basis from which to analyze the progression of conceptual modeling. The important role that conceptual modeling should play in our evolving digital world is discussed, and future research directions proposed.
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What ‘learning loss’ really means - The Washington Post - Strauss, Valerie (the Washington Post, 2021)

How to Ensure Compliance With Policies and Procedures - Strickland, Dale (CurrentWare, 2020)
Once your AUP is written, you need to enforce it. Follow these tips to maximize the enforcement of your acceptable use policy.

Education Technology - Strigel, Carmen (2022)
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Gender-inclusive HCI research and design: A conceptual review - Stumpf, Simone; Peters, Anicia; Bardzell, Shaowen; Burnett, Margaret; Busse, Daniela; Cauchard, Jessica; Churchill, Elizabeth (Foundations and Trends® in Human–Computer Interaction, 2020)
Gender-Inclusive HCI Research and Design: A Conceptual Review

The Absent Voices of Development Economics - Subramanian, Arvind; Kapur, Devesh (Project Syndicate, 2021)
Development economics focuses on improving the well-being of billions of people in low-income countries, but the Global South is severely underrepresented in the field. A small number of rich-country institutions dominate, and their growing use of randomized controlled trials in research is entrenching the imbalance.

Contexts of School and Pastoralist Family Communication in Rural Mongolia: An Ecological Model - Sukhbaatar, Batdulam (University of Szeged, 2020)

Sunbird - Sunbird (2021)

Use of Twitter Technology in Educational Learning - Sunday, Ajibo Anthony (The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2021)
This paper explores the use of Twitter technology in educational learning and teaching in education system. The objectives of this study emphasizes on the contributions of Twitter to personal and educational learning experience, and its adoption for professional development in 21st century. Twitter technology was invented as a media outlet in 2006, to provide a unique kind of communication that allows only 140 numbers of characters. It is a technology that permits users to send and receive information on website, from mobile or computer-enabled internet. A Twitter requires a valid email address to sign up for an account and equally set up private profiles in line with the system command. Users share pictures, videos among other educational materials of what is happening in the world. Twitter is a social media platform that has drawn the attention of its users, especially the students and educators around the world. Secondary sources of data collection were adopted in the paper review. In spite of the short comings of Twitter technology, major findings revealed that the use of Twitter technology is becoming a common usage among students and professional development of educators across the world. Recommendations include the need for sustained campaign of the use of Twitter technology in institutions of learning across the world, especially in the developing countries, and the pedagogical adoption of Twitter for professional development of the future of education, as opposed to traditional method of teaching.
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White paper Online proctoring. Questions and answers about remote proctoring. | SURF.nl - SURF (SURF, 2020)
Online proctoring (or invigilation) offers opportunities for international and flexible education.

Ethical Considerations of Conducting Systematic Reviews in Educational Research - Suri, Harsh (Systematic Reviews in Educational Research: Methodology, Perspectives and Application, 2020)
Ethical considerations of conducting systematic reviews in educational research are not typically discussed explicitly. However, systematic reviews are frequently read and cited in documents that influence educational policy and practice. Hence, ethical issues associated with what and how systematic reviews are produced and used have serious implications. It becomes imperative for systematic reviewers to reflexively engage with a variety of ethical issues associated with potential conflicts of interest and issues of voice and representation. This chapter discusses how systematic reviewers can draw upon the philosophical traditions of consequentialism, deontology or virtue ethics to situate their ethical decision-making.

COVID-19 and the education response in Indonesia: exploring the learning crisis - Suriastini, Wayan; Setyo, Pujiastuti; Herawati, Fita; Naryanta; Moddilani, Ganiko; Pellini, Arnaldo (EdTech Hub, 2020)
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Digital training for increasing English teachers’ professionalism at junior high school - Syafryadin, Syafryadin; Wardhana, Dian Eka Chandra; Febriani, R.Bunga (Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 2021)
This research aimed to know the problems and the implementation of the training as the solution and evaluation of digital training that can increase the English teachers’ professionalism at SMP Negeri 13 Bengkulu, Indonesia. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with the number of trainees were 10 English teachers. The procedures of collecting data were observation, documentation and interview. Then, the data analysis were done by comparing the result of the interview from the English teachers at SMP Negeri 13 Bengkulu, Indonesia before they joined and after joining digital training provided by the researchers and finally concluded. The first research finding is the English teachers had problems in terms of knowledge, difficult to apply the application or technology, and never joining training. The second finding is the implementation of digital training had many benefits namely increased the English teachers’ professionalism, experienced and innovated their knowledge and skills toward the use of digital learning, it brought a good quality for learning outcomes and it helped to be better in an advanced educational institution, particularly at SMP Negeri 13 Bengkulu, Indonesia. The last finding is that after implementation, the English teachers still got problems in using the application and need more training. The implication of this study is digital training can be an advanced way in educational development which needs good participation from the trainers, trainees and educational institution.

Syafunda Digital Library - Syafunda (Syafunda, 2021)

Mobile Minute: Global Classrooms Rely on Education Apps As Remote Learning Accelerates - Sydow, Lexi (App Annie, 2020)

The Global Girlhood Report 2020: How COVID-19 is putting progress in peril - Szabo, Gabrielle; Edwards, Jess (Save The Children, 2020)
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Live virtual sessions with toddlers and preschoolers amid COVID-19: Implications for early childhood teacher education - Szente, Judit (Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2020)
This paper shares reflections on over 50 live Zoom instructional lessons with toddlers and preschoolers amid the first three weeks of school closures due to COVID-19 in the State of Florida. Reflections resulted in three themes such as 1) Implementing digital sessions with young children; 2) Establishing and maintaining home-based child engagement through technology; and 3) Ensuring family involvement/engagement through technology. Implications and recommendations are provided for early childhood teacher education programs and in-service professional development opportunities to ensure that teachers are better prepared for teaching and learning in an online environment.
Keywords: Access to Computers; Communicable Diseases; Disease Control; Distance Education; Early Childhood Teachers; Educational Technology; Faculty Development; Family Involvement; Online Courses; Preschool Children; Preservice Teacher Education; Technological Literacy; Toddlers; ⛔ No DOI found

Transforming Teaching, Education & Learning Directors' Report 2022 - 2023 - T-TEL (Transforming Teacher Education and Learning, 2023)
T-TEL's 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) Report

T4 Insights Report: World's largest teacher post-Covid-19 - T4 (2021)

Effective Assessment and Progress Monitoring in an Online Environment: A Study in Six Countries - T4 Education; EdTech Hub (EdTech Hub, 2022)
The study was undertaken in six countries – Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, and South Africa. The data collection involved focus group discussions with two held in each country..

Education technology in the COVID-19 response in Pakistan - Tabassum, Rabia; Hadi, Murium; Qaisrani, Ayesha; Shah, Qasim (EdTech Hub, 2020)
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EdTech in Ghana: A Rapid Scan - Taddese, A. (EdTech Hub, 2020)
EdTech Hub country scans explore factors that enable and hinder the use of technology in education. These factors include the policy or vision for EdTech, institutional capacity, private sector partnerships, and digital infrastructure. The scans are intended to be comprehensive but are by no means exhaustive; however, we hope they will serve as a useful starting point for more in-depth discussions about opportunities and barriers in EdTech in specific countries and, in this case, Ghana. This report is based primarily on desk research, with quality assurance provided by a country expert.
Keywords: Access; C:Ghana; Distance learning; EdTech; LP: English; Online learning; Remote learning; _DOILIVE; _EdTechHub_Output; _MELA_seen; ___working_potential_duplicate; _cover:v1; _zenodoETH

A rapid scan of the EdTech landscape in 11 countries - Taddese, Abeba (EdTech Hub, 2020)
By Abeba Taddese We have just produced rapid scans of the EdTech landscape in 11 countries: Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The scans are based primarily on desk research and offer a glimpse into the countries’ EdTech ecosystems. They examine enabling factors for EdTech from a holistic systems perspective but are by…
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Supporting Refugee Distance Education: A Review of the Literature - Taftaf, Randa; Williams, Christy (American Journal of Distance Education, 2020)
The sudden influx of refugees into countries around the world has caused a complicated, multi-faceted, international refugee crisis. Refugees, whether in camps or urban areas, face a myriad of problems and obstacles, yet one of the most critical issues young refugees face is the lack of educational opportunities and/or resources. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warns that this lack of education could potentially create a “lost generation” which may lead to serious implications, not only for these young refugees but also to surrounding, nearby societies. This paper seeks to understand if and how Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) have been reported in the literature as being used in different contexts to connect young refugees with high quality educational opportunities, and whether the urban or camp contexts impact these opportunities. The results of this review of the literature indicate that a number of different ICTs have successfully been used in a variety of different educational settings and for a variety of purposes. Additionally, where a refugee lives could impact the accessibility and nature of the ICT tools available to provide an education.
Keywords: Google Scholar/ "refugee education" ICT; RER theme_pedagogies and modalities

Consultants needed for UNESCO ACCRA's review of ICT in Education Policy in Ghana - Tahi (EdTech Hub, 2021)
ICT Transforming Education in Africa: Review of ICT in Education Policy in Ghana  TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS 1. Background/Context  UNESCO Korean Funds-In-Trust ICT Transforming Education in Africa is a project developed under  the UNESCO-Korea Funds-in-Trust framework to support a selected number of Sub-Saharan  African countries to test scalable and effective models of using information and  communication technologies…
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Sierra Leone series: the Pikin-to-Pikin Movement and its focus on child protection, education, nutrition and health. - Tahi (EdTech Hub, 2021)
Over the past few months, the EdTech Hub team has analysed and mapped the EdTech research landscape in Sierra Leone. In doing so, we have met a number of individuals and organisations that are exploring if and how technology can support the country’s education sector.   In week one, we connected with Abdulai Swaray and Bai Kamara from the Pikin-to-Pikin Movement.…
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Evaluating the impact of technology-supported personalised learning interventions on the mathematics achievements of elementary students in India - Tailor, Kavita (2022)
Technology-supported personalised learning (TSPL) refers to the use of technology to personalise a learner’s experience by adjusting the pace and relevance of content based on the learner’s age, capability and prior knowledge (FitzGerald et al., 2018). Although technology has been epitomised in creating personalised and effective learning experiences for students, there are perennial debates on its role in enhancing quality, productivity and learning (Payal Arora, 2019; Zierer, 2019). This review explores the effectiveness of TSPL on the mathematics achievements of elementary students in India. This review argues that while evidence on using TSPL at scale to benefit all learners remains mixed and inconclusive, with continued iterative research, TSPL holds promise in serving learners’ needs irrespective of achievement level or socio-economic background. In doing so, this review outlines an agenda for future research to improve the efficiency, reach, and effectiveness of TSPL. This involves gaining a deeper understanding of whether TSPL works best as either a supplement or substitute in classrooms and the impacts of doing so in different quality schools. Mechanisms around how TSPL interventions can operate via low-tech mechanisms to better serve low-income communities and to advantage students of all learning abilities are also explored.
Keywords: India; education technology; elementary school; mathematics; personalised learning

Exploring the Relationship Between Teachers’ Use of Technology During the Covid-19 Pandemic in India and Their Perspectives on Students’ Motivation to Learn - Tailor, Kavita; Hennessy, Sara; Jordan, Katy (EdTech Hub, 2023)
During the Covid-19 pandemic, a wealth of research emerged to quantify student learning and the accessibility of technology for learners. However, existing evidence highlights that access to technology did not equate to learning, yet few studies have investigated the underlying reasons behind this. As a correlating factor of learning achievement, this report investigates student motivation to learn, as perceived by teachers, and how this may have been influenced by their use of remote technologies during the pandemic. It elucidates the perspectives of teachers working remotely during the pandemic by presenting a secondary data analysis using the world’s largest teacher survey post-Covid-19 (the T4 teacher survey). It complements these findings with qualitative data gathered from eight teachers and education practitioners in India via an online focus group. Results from this study imply that teachers’ pedagogy was more important for student learning motivation than their use of technology and confirmed that more frequent interaction between teachers and students or parents can increase teacher perceptions of student learning motivation. Findings also suggest that student learning motivation may have significantly depended on the continued development of academic and socio-emotional skills. These findings have practical implications for improving remote learning and blended learning environments and for addressing the salient issue of rote learning in India. Keywords: student motivation, technology, learning loss, Covid-19, digital pedagogy, self-determination theory An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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A qualitative inquiry of K-12 teachers experience with open educational practices - Tang, Hengtao (International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2020)

Bandarban Sandbox: Needs assessment and hypothesis development - Tanweer, Rabia; Nashtaran, Trishia; Plaut, Daniel; Rahman, Asad; Ahmed, Shakil; Chowdhury, Dilruba; Rabbi, BM Fazley; Hoque, Rashedul; Nahar, Nurun; Afroze, Sadia (EdTech Hub, 2022)
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
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Testing EdTech Interventions in Bandarban: Key Findings from the EdTech Hub Sandbox - Tanweer, Rabia; Plaut, Daniel; Datta, Rupa; Nashtaran, Trishia; Rahman, Asad; Ahmed, Shakil; Fazly, BMRabbi; Hoque, Rashedul; Moon, NurunNahar; Afroze, Sadia (EdTech Hub, 2023)
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
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Building an Acceptable Use Policy - Tanweer, Rabia; Wyss, Natalie (EdTech Hub, 2023)
Acceptable use policies (AUPs) aim to define how digital and technological tools and services (both devices and ICT services) should be used in or by education systems and actors. These policies address the rights, privileges, responsibilities, and ramifications associated with the use of technology in education spaces and for educational purposes. In doing so, AUPs attempt to promote good practice and responsible, safe use of the internet and digital technologies. This brief uses global examples of AUP policies and guidance on the development of AUPs to outline best practices and key considerations for the development of AUPs. Keywords: EdTech usage; acceptable use policy; tablets; laptops; desktop computers; EdTech hardware; EdTech software. An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Quarterly Communication Statistics January-March 2020 - Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (2020)

National Plan for Teachers’ Continuous Professional Development (4a) - Tanzania Institute of Education (Tanzania Institute of Education, 2021)

Peer Facilitator Manual - Tanzania Institute of Education (2022)

LGA Implementation Guide for Teacher Continuous Professional Development - Tanzania Institute of Education; Ministry of Education, Science & Technology; President’s Office — Regional and Local Governance (EdTech Hub, 2021)
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Schools Are Looking for Evidence From Their Edtech. Are Companies Ready to Provide It? - EdSurge News - Tate, Emily (EdSurge, 2022)
Schools are awash in technology in a way never before seen, thanks to the mad dash toward digital that was prompted by the pandemic a little more than ...

Unlock Education for All: Focus on Children Furthest Behind - Taulo, Wongani Grace; Bergmann, Jessica; Dreesen, Thomas; Nugroho, Dita (Save Our Future, 2020)

Teachers' Attitudes Towards Gender Equality - Tavdgiridze, Lela; Khasaia, Ia; Sherozia, Nato; Turmanidze, Lela (13th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 2021)

Teach For Uganda - Teach For Uganda (Teach for uganda, 2022)
We are nurturing leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education in low-income communities in Uganda

Distance Learning and Teacher Training Strategies - Teacher Task Force; UNESCO (International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030, 2022)

The Teachers’ Research Exchange (T-REX): Connecting Teaching, Research and Practice in Initial Teacher Education - Teachers' Research Exchange (National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2021)

Teaching at the Right Level: Evidence - Teaching at the Right Level (Teaching at the Right Level, 2020)
Rigorous evidence shows that, when effectively implemented, TaRL improves learning outcomes. Through a series of randomised evaluations, researchers...

National Policy on Teacher Management - Teaching Service Commission (2020)

Sierra Leone Education Attendance Monitoring System - Teaching Service Commission (2020)

Teacher Deployment Protocol - Teaching Service Commission (2021)

Teacher Management Policy for Sierra Leone - Teaching Service Commission (2020)
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Technical Report on Teacher Deployment - Teaching Service Commission (2021)

Highlights from EdTech and Covid-19: Lessons learned, future plans - Team, EdTech Hub (EdTech Hub, 2021)
On March 2nd EdTech Hub brought together education leaders, including teachers, program managers and policymakers, to reflect on a year of EdTech and Covid-19, discuss the lessons learned so far and consider how we can prepare for the future.  Over 200 people joined from around the world for a lively and thought-provoking discussion. Speakers included:  Helen Grant MP, UK Prime…
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Large-Scale Simulation Study of Active Learning models for Systematic Reviews - Teijema, Jelle Jasper; de Bruin, Jonathan; Bagheri, Ayoub; van de Schoot, Rens (2023)
The active learning methods for prioritising systematic reviews have undergone significant progress and innovation in recent years. This rapid development, however, has inadvertently highlighted the disparity between the rapid development of these methodologies and their rigorous evaluation, stemming from constraints in simulation size, lack of infrastructure, and the use of few datasets. We embark on a large-scale simulation study involving over 27 thousand simulations and over 156 million datapoints, designed to provide robust empirical evidence of active learning methodologies performance. We evaluate 13 combinations of different classification models and feature extraction techniques across high-quality datasets sourced from the SYNERGY dataset. We run a single simulation for each possible combination of selected classification model, feature extraction technique, dataset, and relevant document. The spectrum of performance varies considerably, from marginally better than random reading to near flawless results. Still, every single model-feature extraction combination outperforms random screening. Results are publicly available for analysis and replication. This study advocates for large-scale simulations as the gold standard for assessing active learning methods; it underscores the importance of comprehensive testing to reduce reporting bias and enhance result reliability. It also highlights the need for curating diverse datasets for systematic review literature.
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Replay - Salle des Profs - Pr : Astou Mbène – Intégralité - Télé Futurs Medias (TFM) (2020)

Welcome to TeleTaleem - TeleTaleem (2020)

TelOne | Home - TelOne (2020)

Understanding Barriers to Girls’ Access and Use of EdTech in Kenya During Covid-19 - Tembey, Lara; Baier, Jasmin; Ogolla, Concilia; Mohan, Prithika (EdTech Hub and Busara Center for Behavioural Economics, 2021)
The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of approximately 90,000 schools across Kenya, causing over 18 million pre-primary, primary, and secondary school learners to be out of school throughout 2020. These lockdown measures of Covid-19 are expected to amplify gender inequalities in education and girls’ access to school, with girls likely to have experienced losses in learning during the pandemic to a greater extent than their male counterparts (⇡Malala Fund, 2020). To enable continued learning during this period, numerous education technology (EdTech) solutions and products have been developed to enable remote learning. This technology can be a powerful tool for girls. Studies have shown that girls engage more than boys when provided with the same level of access to technology, and receive more benefits beyond the realm of formal education such as an increase in access to economic opportunities and a greater ability to make informed decisions about their own health (⇡Webb et al., 2020). However, social inequalities, norms and technological constraints can disproportionately prevent girls from accessing and benefiting from EdTech (⇡Crompton et al., 2021). As such, EdTech interventions and products need to be designed and implemented prioritising gender considerations, otherwise they risk increasing the digital gender divide both in terms of access and use of digital technologies and the internet and the development of skills needed to use digital technologies (⇡Kuroda et al., 2019). Our qualitative and quantitative research looked at how access and usage of learning content and edutainment through smartphone and low-tech (such as radio, Interactive Voice Response, TV) EdTech solutions can be optimised to ensure inclusivity of girls, in particular, focusing on the caregiver as the gatekeeper for access to EdTech resources. In terms of access, our research found that caregivers are primarily concerned about financial resources, books and tutors, and often do not consider using EdTech to access educational resources when they are looking for support for their children. Further, our research showed that digital literacy, caregiver involvement, norms about technology for education, and intention are the most promising levers to improve access and use of educational material. An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Close to Home: Evidence on the Impact of Community-Based Girl Groups - Temin, Miriam; Heck, Craig J. (Global Health: Science and Practice, 2020)
Purpose:Community-based programming to promote gender equity, often delivered through community-based girl groups (CBGGs, sometimes called “safe spaces”), is increasing. However, evidence is weak on how CBGGs are implemented and their effect on adolescent girls’ health and well-being. We conducted a comprehensive literature review to identify relevant CBGG programs. Methods:The review included programs with impact evaluations that used experimental or quasi-experimental design, data from 2 time points, control/comparison groups, and quantitative program effects and P values. Results:We analyzed evaluations of 30 programs (14 randomized controlled trials, 16 quasi-experimental). Although program designs varied, most programs targeted unmarried girls aged 13 to 18 years who were both in school and not in school, and who met weekly in groups of 15 to 25 girls. Nearly all programs used multisectoral approaches focusing on life skills and often economic and financial content, such as financial literacy and microsavings. Complementary activities with community members, boys, and health services were common. Across programs, evaluations reported statistically significant effects (P<.05) the majority (>50%) of times they measured outcomes related to gender and health attitudes and knowledge, education, psychosocial well-being, and economic and financial outcomes. Measures of outcomes related to girls’ health behaviors and health status had majority null findings. Conclusions:CBGG program evaluations found positive effects on girl-level outcomes that are independent of external factors, like gender norm attitudes, and suboptimal performance on health behavior and health status, which rely on other people and systems. This delivery model has promise for building girls’ assets. Complementary actions to engage girls’ social environments and structures are needed to change behaviors and health status.

Factors That Affect Grade Nine Students in Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Terry, Marion; Malik, Amjad; Chohan, Bushra (2020)
In an attempt to investigate concerns expressed by high school counselors, the researchers developed a quantitative Likert-scale questionnaire to assess the relationships among school experiences and video gaming and texting. Questions about video gaming and texting appeared with other questions about social relations, extra-curricular activities, and leisure-time activities. Two schools in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, were the focus for data collection and analysis. Complete data sets were obtained for 205 grade 9 students (95 males and 110 females), based on anonymized school records and questionnaire responses. The researchers determined Spearman rho correlations with calculations of two-tailed probability of error. Non-educational video gaming correlated with school experiences and relationships with parents and peers. Recreational texting also correlated with school experiences and relationships with parents and peers. Other interesting correlations involved other non-academic activities, peer relationships, school experiences, and self-concept. This report includes the 35 correlations assessed as moderate, fair, or good in strength, separated by gender and collated into 11 tables. The researchers recommend that school professionals advise parents and students of the potentially harmful effects of excessively playing video games and texting.
Keywords: Academic Achievement; Adolescents; Correlation; Extracurricular Activities; Foreign Countries; Gender Differences; Grade 9; Handheld Devices; High School Students; Leisure Time; Parent Child Relationship; Peer Relationship; Self Concept; Student Behavior; Telecommunications; Video Games

About us - TESSA (2020)

Social inequalities, fundamental inequities, and recurring of the digital divide: Insights from India - Tewathia, Nidhi; Kamath, Anant; Ilavarasan, P. Vigneswara (Technology in Society, 2020)
The paper uses a large scale national quantitate dataset to provide a fresh perspective on linkages between the digital divide and social inequalities in India. Commencing from two classical social theoretical perspectives – the Marxian conflict perspective and the Weberian cultural perspective – as starting points, we employed MANCOVA analysis on data of more than forty thousand households. The Marxian perspective reveals how information and communication technologies (ICT) assets come to be owned, and how they are used with the help of specific digital skills by the working class to influence labour markets and intergenerationally transfer class advantage. The Weberian perspective focuses on how ownership and use of ICT assets define an elite lifestyle which excludes others. The analysis is deepened by employing network effects approach. Results from data analysis indicate that the less educated, lower-income group, and lower caste strata are further marginalised as they neither have ICT assets nor the skills to use them. Households whose primary source of income is organised business own and use their ICT assets more than those that depend on agricultural or non-agricultural wage labour. Also, the highest adult education in a household, caste, and the primary source of income of the household differentiate ICT ownership and use. Overall, ICT ownership and usage are significantly different for different socio-economic groups in India. This linkage demonstrates how inequalities are aggravated in the manner of a Matthew Effect. The paper suggests that ICTs may end up amplifying the social inequalities in India.
Keywords: Digital divide; Households; ICT; IHDS; Inequality

Accelerating early math learning with research-based personalized learning games: A cluster randomized controlled trial - Thai, Khanh-Phuong; Bang, Hee Jin; Li, Linlin (Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2022)

Right to read: Joint efforts to provide books to minority-language learners - Thaung, Nyi Nyi; Gracie, Kristen (Education for All blog, 2021)
During this world-upending pandemic, ethnolinguistic minority learners are falling further through the cracks. Even if they have access to the technology necessary for distance learning, they will likely not receive content in their own language. Here is what organizations like UNESCO are doing to make sure minority learners don’t fall further behind.

Taleem Ghar: Delivering Education In The Safety Of Homes - The Academia (2020)
Taleem Ghar: Delivering Education In The Safety Of Homes Asad Ullah Khan explain how Punjab government has acted to effects of COVID-19 in education
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Taleem Ghar: Delivering Education In The Safety Of Homes - The Academia (2020)
Taleem Ghar: Delivering Education In The Safety Of Homes Asad Ullah Khan explain how Punjab government has acted to effects of COVID-19 in education

Childhood Cost Calculator (C3): User Guide. A costing tool for education and early childhood development - The Brookings Institution (Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, 2023)

Education PS dismissal draws mixed reactions - The Citizen (The Citizen, 2020)
Education stakeholders were yesterday shocked over the drastic steps taken against former deputy permanent secretary (PS) in the ministry of Education, Dr Ave Maria Semakafu, after announcing...

How covid-19 is interrupting children’s education - The Economist (The Economist, 2020)
Almost a billion children have seen their schools close

EdTech Hub Strategy: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on equitable education access and learning - The EdTech Hub (2020)

Five ways geospatial analysis can help visualize and solve some of education’s biggest challenges - The Education Comission (2021)
As the education community continues to mobilize efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), stakeholders at all levels of the system are grappling with questions on how to deliver inclusive quality education. What communities will benefit most...

GIS for Education Working Group launches to promote data-driven decision-making - The Education Comission (the Education Commission, 2021)
Around the world, individuals are using maps to power everyday decisions: how do I navigate from my home to the nearest hospital? How many supermarkets are in my community? What public transportation is available for me to take to work?

Five ways geospatial analysis can help visualize and solve some of education’s biggest challenges - the Education Commission (the Education Commission, 2021)
As the education community continues to mobilize efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), stakeholders at all levels of the system are grappling with questions on how to deliver inclusive quality education. What communities will benefit most...
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GIS for Education Working Group - the Education Commission (the Education Commission, 2021)
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GIS for Education Working Group launches to promote data-driven decision-making - the Education Commission (the Education Commission, 2021)
Around the world, individuals are using maps to power everyday decisions: how do I navigate from my home to the nearest hospital? How many supermarkets are in my community? What public transportation is available for me to take to work?
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Malawi Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption - The Heritage Foundation (2022)
Learn more about the Malawi economy, including the population of Malawi, GDP, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation.

Developing a Shared Vision of Ethical AI in Education: An invitation to participate - The Institute of Ethical AI in Education (University of Buckingham, 2020)

Transforming Education Service Delivery Through Evidence-Informed Policy and Practice - The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) (The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), 2021)

Ministry of East African Community (EAC), ASALs And Regional Development - The Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, Republic of Kenya (2022)

The National Treasury and Planning (@KeTreasury) - The National Treasury and Planning (Twitter, 2020)

TESSA - The Open University (2020)

Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2022 - The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia (2022)

Malawi ICT and Digitalization Policy Roadmap 2022-2026 (Draft) - The Presidential Delivery Unit Digitalization Labs (2020)

Teachers and Teaching in Sierra Leone - The World Bank (2021)

A look at ThinkZone's Home Based Learning Program - ThinkZone (2020)
As COVID-19 hit India, anganwadis and government schools went into lockdown. ThinkZone has been implementing its home-based model of learning so that no kid’s education is left out during this crisis. The initiative is targeted at families in under-resourced communities who have limited access to smartphones and the internet.

EdTech in Cambodia: A Rapid Scan - Thinley, Sangay; Hayat, Amal; Thang, Sarah; Mazari, Haani (EdTech Hub, 2024)
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
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EdTech to Support Out-of-School Children and Adolescents - Thinley, Sangay; Rui, Yang (EdTech Hub, 2023)
This Helpdesk report was created in response to a request from the World Bank Malawi Education Team for a curated list of resources on examples of EdTech interventions targeting out-of-school children and adolescents to inform an ASA (Advisory Services and Analytics) output. The ASA output will provide policy options to improve second-chance learning and foundational skills for out-of-school children (OOSC). To provide the World Bank Malawi team with adequate information on the above. This curated list begins with an introduction to the use of EdTech to support out-of-school children and youth, and then moves on to present examples of such interventions and programmes within Malawi, as well the wider African region and the rest of the world. This list is designed to serve as a resource for the team and does not make any direct recommendations on actions to be taken. An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Diverse definitions of engagement: Personalised learning analytics to support staff and students - Thoeming, Alix; Baird, Aaron; Weeks, Ruth; Liu, Danny; Flitcroft, Harriet; Bridgeman, Adam (ASCILITE Publications, 2022)
Although teachers design learning experiences, their pedagogical and pastoral connections to students and teaching are often unaccounted for in learning analytics approaches. What is needed for analytics to reconnect teachers and students at a unit and program level, and help unit and program coordinators support those students who need it most? We present the approaches and findings from a pilot initiative where a freely available learning analytics platform allowed unit coordinators to define their own contextually unique measures of engagement and allowed program coordinators to see across units. We discuss the forms of outreach afforded by the initiative, the support provided to coordinators, and the implications of learning analytics that are not one-size-fits-all on using data meaningfully to support human connection.
Keywords: relational pedagogy

Monitoring Radio Programming in times of COVID-19: Preliminary findings from parent interviews and discussions - Thomas, Harris; Lebah, Bingo (2020)

The Global Report on the Status of Teachers 2021 - Thompson, Greg (2021)
The status of teachers remains a concern in many jurisdictions. Teachers are aware that holding the same qualifications or levels of training as other professions does not bring the same status, despite teaching and facilitating learning being complex work that requires significant expertise. The mandate for this Report was to consider the status of the teaching profession in the three years since the 2018 Report. Rather than simply covering the same ground as the previous Report, the survey was encouraged to maintain its strong focus on status, pay, and conditions while responding to pressing contemporary issues. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, with concern around the impact that this was having on school communities in general, and the teacher workforce in particular, a focus of this survey concerns the perspectives of unions across the world regarding the impact of COVID-19. [Publisher summary, ed]

Schooling, interrupted: a critical account of motivation and education during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec - Thompson, Jennifer; Fraser, Sarah; Archambault, Isabelle; Beauregard, Nancy; Dupéré, Véronique; Frohlich, Katherine (Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2021)
Among the concerns about youth wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, one well-documented impact is youth motivation, particularly in relation to schooling. Yet many questions remain: How are youth experiencing motivation? What factors affect their motivation? How are youth differentially experiencing motivation? This article addresses young people’s experiences of motivation during the first wave of the pandemic as explored through participatory visual research. In Spring 2020, the Quebec private and public secondary school systems responded very differently to school closures. Private schools pivoted to distance learning within about two weeks, whereas public schools took almost two months to provide formal instruction. Bringing youth’s accounts of motivation into conversation with youth’s concerns about the inequities across the private and public school systems offers a rich opportunity to revisit Self-Determination Theory as an established theory of motivation. Youth’s analyses urge us to revisit the conceptualization of “structure” within this theory and how structure might offer a junction for accounting for more macrostructural inequalities within motivation research.

Inclusive considerations for optimal online learning in times of disasters and crises - Thompson, Kim M; Copeland, Clayton (Information and Learning Science, 2020)
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Keywords: Course design; Diversity; Equity; Evidence-based practice; Inclusion; Inclusive pedagogy; Learning environment; Universal design for learning; pedagogy

Educational gains of in-person vs. distance learning in primary and secondary schools: A natural experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures in Switzerland - Tomasik, Martin J.; Helbling, Laura A.; Moser, Urs (International Journal of Psychology, 2021)
Using data from a computer-based formative feedback system, we compare learning gains in the 8 weeks of school closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland with learning gains in the 8 weeks before these school closures. The school performance in mathematics and language of N = 28,685 pupils is modelled in second-order piecewise latent growth models with strict measurement invariance for the two periods under investigation. While secondary school pupils remain largely unaffected by the school closures in terms of learning gains, for primary school pupils learning slows down and at the same time interindividual variance in learning gains increases. Distance learning arrangements seem an effective means to substitute for in-person learning, at least in an emergency situation, but not all pupils benefit to the same degree.
Keywords: COVID-19; Distance learning; Learning progress; School achievement; School closures

Back to school - but classes are empty because of Ebola fears in DRC - Tounsi, Samir (Theirworld, 2020)
In villages near the centre of an outbreak, families are keeping their children at home - even though teachers know how to protect them.

Malawi - Adolescents Out Of School (% Of Lower Secondary School Age) - 2022 Data 2023 Forecast 1999-2019 Historical - Trading Economics (2022)

Language data for Malawi - Translators without Borders (Translators without Borders, 2021)
Open-source language data and maps about languages spoken in Malawi can improve how we communicate with communities in crisis.

Language data for Malawi - Translators Without Borders (Translators without Borders, 2021)
Open-source language data and maps about languages spoken in Malawi can improve how we communicate with communities in crisis.

Guidebook to Successful Implementation of Digital Education - Traore, Moussa (EdTech Hub, 2021)
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Systems, applications and technologies for e-learning - Traore, Moussa (EdTech Hub, 2022)
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
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Titre du rapport - Traore, Moussa (EdTech Hub, 2024)
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
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Learning through the crisis: Helping decision-makers around the world use digital technology to combat the educational challenges produced by the current COVID-19 pandemic - Traxler, John; Scott, Howard; Smith, Matt; Hayes, Sarah (EdTech Hub, 2020)
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SUMMARY Learning through the crisis: Helping decision-makers around the world use digital technology to combat the educational challenges produced by the current COVID-19 pandemic - Traxler, John; Scott, Howard; Smith, Matt; Hayes, Sarah (EdTech Hub, 2020)
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The potential of research for professional development in isolated settings during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond - Trikoilis, Dionysios; Papanastasiou, Elena (Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2020)
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- portunities, which is frequently the only type of professional development offered to teachers in many countries. Thus, many teachers lack guidance on how to resolve many online teaching challenges during this period. Therefore, this study examines the potential of utilizing educational research for assisting teachers through this trying period of COVID-19
Keywords: Access to Education; Communicable Diseases; Disease Control; Educational Research; Educational Technology; Faculty Development; Foreign Countries; Online Courses; Professional Isolation; Rural Areas; Technology Uses in Education; ⛔ No DOI found

How ministries of education work with mobile operators, telecom providers, ISPs and others to increase access to digital resources during COVID19-driven school closures (Coronavirus) - Trucano, Michael (World Bank Blogs - Education for Global Development, 2020)
How can we – quickly – help students (and teachers) get online, and stay online?

Should teachers be trained in emergency remote teaching? Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic - Trust, Torrey; Whalen, Jeromie (Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2020)
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many educators across the country and around the world scrambled to shift their practice from in-person to remote teaching within a mat- ter of days. This global pandemic exposed a significant gap in teacher preparation and training for emergency remote teaching, including teaching with technology to ensure con- tinuity of learning for students at a distance. To learn more about educators’ experiences during this crisis, we designed and distributed an online survey that received 325 responses from K-12 educators between April 4 and May 10, 2020. In this article, we share initial insights from the survey and pro- vide recommendations for how to better prepare and support educators for teaching remotely in times of need. RATIONALE
Keywords: Barriers; Communicable Diseases; Disease Control; Distance Education; Educational Technology; Elementary School Teachers; Faculty Development; Online Courses; Secondary School Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Competencies; Technological Literacy; ⛔ No DOI found

Transition to online learning by a teacher education program with limited 4IR affordances - Tsakeni, Maria (Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2021)
This study used the community of inquiry (CoI) framework and the affordances of Internet of things (IoT) to explore how the faculty of education of a rural campus of a university transitioned from face-to-face to online modes of instruction. In this qualitative interpretive study, data were collected through open-ended questionnaires from four purposely selected teacher educators and five final-year bachelor of education preservice teachers. Thematic content analysis techniques were used to analyze the data collected. The findings indicated the tensions experienced by the teacher educators as they negotiated the limited IoT affordances to ensure effective teaching, cognitive, and social presence in the newly formed online classrooms. Some of the tensions included the choices that were made on whether to use synchronous or asynchronous modes of instruction and the selection of effective communication modes. The teacher educators used a combination of the official learning management system (LMS) tools of the university and a social media platform as way of navigating the limited 4IR environments experienced by the preservice teachers.
Keywords: COVID-19; Internet of things; community of inquiry; online learning; teacher education

Country-Level Research Review: EdTech in Ghana - Tsapali, Maria; Major, Louis; Damani, Kalifa; Mitchell, Joel; Taddese, Abeba (EdTech Hub, 2021)
Keywords: _DOILIVE; _EdTechHub_Output; _MELA_seen; _cover:v3; _zenodo:submitted; _zenodoETH; ⛔ No DOI found

Tsugi - Tsugi (2021)

What is Interactive Voice Response (IVR?) Definitions and Benefits. - TTEC (2021)

Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan - Tufts University (The Talloires Network, 2020)
Social Innovation Lab The Social Innovation Lab (SIL) was founded by students and alumni of the Lahore University of Management Sciences to link driven and socially conscious LUMS students with social and economic problems throughout… Read More

1 Billion More Phones Than People In The World! - Turner, Ash (2020)

A Proof-of-Concept Study of Can't Wait to Learn: A Digital Game-Based Learning Program for Out-of-School Children in Lebanon - Turner, Jasmine S.; Taha, Karine; Ibrahim, Nisreen; Neijenhuijs, Koen I.; Hallak, Eyad; Radford, Kate; Stubbé-Alberts, Hester; de Hoop, Thomas; Jordans, Mark J. D.; Brown, Felicity L. (Journal on Education in Emergencies, 2022)
Evaluations of education technology (ed tech) interventions in humanitarian settings are scarce. We present a proof-of-concept study of Can’t Wait to Learn, a digital game-based learning program that combines an experiential, active learning design with meaningful, competency-appropriate, and contextually relevant content. We assessed the feasibility of using this program to address the current education gap in Lebanon by implementing its mathematics component in basic literacy and numeracy classes (n=30) with out-of-school children (N=390) ages 10-14. We estimated changes in numeracy competency and psychosocial wellbeing and conducted focus group discussions (n=16) and key informant interviews (n=19) with children, facilitators, parents, and partner staff members to understand the lived experience, perceived impact, and implementation challenges of the program. Our findings support the feasibility of using ed tech programs to meet the needs of out-of-school children, as we saw significant improvements in numeracy, psychological symptoms, and selfesteem; positive reported experiences with the program; increased motivation among the children; and overall ease of implementation. Our suggested improvements to the game design and implementation model will support ongoing program adaptation and implementation, with the goal of increasing access to quality education for children living in humanitarian settings. Our findings will inform future studies that seek to conclusively determine the program’s effectiveness.

Jusoor’s WhatsApp-Assisted Learning Programme: Sprint Review 1. - Tutunji, Suha; Boujikian, Michèle; Carter, Alice; Atkinson, Grace (EdTech Hub Sprint Review, 2020)
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Jusoor’s WhatsApp-Assisted Learning Programme: Sprint Review 1 - Tutunji, Suha; Boujikian, Michèle; Carter, Alice; Atkinson, Grace (2021)
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Di Website Resmi TV Edukasi - TVEdukasi (2022)

What is Twaweza? - Twaweza (2020)

What we know about the gender digital divide for girls: A literature review - Tyers-Chowdhury, Alexandra; Binder, Gerda (UNICEF, 2021)

Strengthen Educational Accountability in Ghana (SAGES) - A USAID-funded program - U.S Embassy - Ghana (USAID News & Events, 2023)

Akili Impact Report 2016-2020 DRAFT - Ubongo (2020)

Results - Ubongo Learning - Ubongo (2020)
Research shows that watching Ubongo's edutainment leads to significantly improved learning outcomes for kids and positive behavioural change for caregivers. We are committed to measuring the impact of our content to ensure we are preparing kids for success in school and life.

Ubongo Kids - Ubongo (2020)

Teacher Perspectives on Peer-Peer Collaboration and Education Technologies in Rural Tanzanian Classrooms - Uchidiuno, Judith; Koedinger, Ken; Ogan, Amy (Association for Computing Machinery, 2021)
Teachers’ perspectives are critical for understanding classroom culture. They create and enforce rules in classrooms and are responsible for educating students using methods that they perceive to be most effective. Therefore, creating supplementary education technologies without understanding teachers and the culture they promote may lead to interventions that are underutilized or ineffective. Our research specifically investigates how technologies that foster student collaboration fit into teachers’ views of learning in a rural context with limited existing collaboration scaffolds. We interviewed 24 teachers and observed 39 classrooms in a rural Tanzanian village to understand how teachers value peer-peer collaboration in their teaching practice, and the unique challenges they face educating students in rural classroom settings. We uncover insights that inform the design and deployment of supplementary education technologies to support teachers in rural Tanzania and similar demographics.
Keywords: Early literacy; Sub-Saharan Africa; educational technologies; peer-peer collaboration

SDG: 4.1.4 – Completion rate (primary, lower secondary, upper secondary) - UIS (Technical Cooperation Group on the Indicators for SDG 4, 2020)

The National Funding Formulae for schools and high needs – 2022-23 - UK Department for Education (2021)

Complete the school census. Census dates. Guidance - UK Government (2022)
Find out when the school census will open for each term and what to do in unusual circumstances.

School census 2022 to 2023: technical information - UK Government (GOV.UK, 2022)
Technical specification and validation rules for submitting 2022 to 2023 school census data.

School workforce in England, Reporting Year 2020 - UK Government (2021)
This release is largely based on the School Workforce Census. The census collects information from schools and local authorities on the school workforce in state-funded schools in England. Independent schools, non-maintained special schools, sixth-form colleges and further education establishments are not included. The latest data relates to November 2020 and so this is the first data in the series to relate to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Change to statistics To reduce burden on schools and local authorities during the pandemic, data on qualifications and staff absences were not collected in 2020. They will be collected again in 2021. Data on school workforce absence during the pandemic has been collected via the Department's education settings survey. Specific guidance can be found within affected sections of this statistic.

The Green Book: appraisal and evaluation in central government - UK Government (2022)
HM Treasury guidance on how to appraise and evaluate policies, projects and programmes.

Data sharing agreements - UK Information Commissioner's Office (2021)

Online Safety Bill publications - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament - UK Parliament (2022)
Documents, and debates for Online Safety Bill

Policy brief: Education during COVID-19 and beyond - UN (United Nations, 2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic has created the largest disruption of education systems in history, affecting nearly 1.6 billion l

Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on children - UN (UN, 2020)
Children are not the face of this pandemic. But they risk being among its biggest victims. While they have thankfully been largely spared from the direct health effects of COVID-19 at least to date – the crisis is having a profound effect on their wellbeing. All children, of all ages, and in all countries, are being affected, in particular by the socio-economic impacts and, in some cases, by mitigation measures that may inadvertently do more harm than good. This is a universal crisis and, for some children, the impact will be lifelong. Moreover, the harmful effects of this pandemic will not be distributed equally. They are expected to be most damaging for children in the poorest countries, and in the poorest neighbourhoods, and for those in already disadvantaged or vulnerable situations. This policy brief provides a deeper analysis of these effects. It identifies also a series of immediate and sustained actions for the attention of governments and policymakers.

Fact Sheet: UN Joint Programme on Girls Education (JPGE) - UN Joint Programme on Girls Education (JPGE) (UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF, 2020)

Online and ICT Facilitated Violence Against Women and Girls during COVID-19 - UN Women (2020)

Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region - UN Women (UN Women | Americas and the Caribbean, 2020)
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region

Data Protection and Privacy Legislation Worldwide | UNCTAD - UNCTAD (2022)

Summary of Adoption of E-Commerce Legislation Worldwide - UNCTAD (2020)

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION REPORT 2021: Catching technological waves innovation with equity - UNCTAD (2021)

Human Development Reports - UNDP (2020)

Human Development Summary- Cambodia - UNDP (2024)

Independent Country Programme Evaluation – Cambodia - UNDP (2023)

Reaching Cambodia’s last mile with inclusive and sustainable energy access - UNDP (2022)

The Socio-Economic Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ideas for Policy Action - UNDP (UNDP Latin America and the Caribbean, 2020)

The Socio-Economic Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ideas for Policy Action - UNDP (UNDP Latin America and the Caribbean, 2020)

Show me the data: Leveraging digital tools for Nepal’s COVID response - UNDP SURGE (Medium, 2021)
UNDP Nepal joined hands with the Accelerator Labs and SURGE Data Hub to assess the impact of COVID-19 in Gandaki Province

Syrian Arab Republic: Access to Electricity and Humanitarian Needs - UNDP Syria (2022)

School closures caused by Coronavirus (Covid-19) - UNESCO (2020)
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1.3 billion learners are still affected by school or university closures, as educational institutions start reopening around the world, says UNESCO - UNESCO (2020)

Addressing the gender dimensions of school closures - UNESCO Digital Library - UNESCO (Education Sector Issue Note, 2020)

Adverse consequences of school closures - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)
School closures - even when temporary - carry high social and economic costs. The disruptions they cause touch people across communities, but their impact is particularly severe for disadvantaged boys and girls and their families. Some of the reasons why school closures are so harmful are listed below. While the list is far from comprehensive, it helps clarify why school closures should matter to all of us. Interrupted learning: Schooling provides essential learning and when schools close, children and youth are deprived opportunities for growth and development.

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development - UNESCO (Roscongress Building Trust, 2020)

Audio Lessons Through Radio for Primary Education Set for Launch -With Support from UNESCO CapED Programme for COVID-19 Educational Response for Bangladesh - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)

Back to school: Preparing and managing the reopening of schools - UNESCO (2020)

Background information on education statistics in the UIS database - UNESCO (UNESCO Institute of Statistics, 2021)

Basic Education Equivalency Programme (BEEP) - UNESCO (2023)

Covid-19 Crisis: UNESCO Call to Support Learning and Knowledge Sharing through Open Educational Resources - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)
In response to the massive disruption of education due to the Covid-19 pandemic affecting 1.57 billion learners in 191 countries, UNESCO has issued a Call to support learning and knowledge sharing through Open Educational Resources (OER) worldwide. OER are learning, teaching and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or are under copyright released under an open license[1], permitting no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, adaptation and redistribution by others.

COVID-19 Education Response Education Sector Issue Notes: Conflict-affected, displaced and vulnerable populations - UNESCO (2020)

COVID-19 education response: Preparing the reopening of schools: resource paper - UNESCO (2020)

COVID-19 Educational Disruption and Response - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)
A record number of children and youth are not attending school because of closures mandated by governments in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Impact on Education - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)
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COVID-19 is a serious threat to aid to education recovery | Global Education Monitoring Report - UNESCO (Global Education Monitoring Report, 2020)

COVID 19: Senegal intends to ensure #LearningNeverStops - UNESCO (2020)

COVID 19, Technology-based Education and Disability: The case of Bangladesh - UNESCO (2021)

Crisis-sensitive teacher policy and planning - UNESCO (UNESCO, Norad, GPE, UNHCR, UNICEF, the World Bank, International Labor Organisation, International Task Force on Teachers for Education, 2022)

Distance learning solutions - UNESCO (2020)

Education: From disruption to recovery - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)
A record number of children and youth are not attending school because of closures mandated by governments in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Giving Cambodia’s Marginalized Learners a Second Chance - UNESCO (2020)

Global Education Coalition facilitates free internet access for distance education in several countries - UNESCO (2020)
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Global Education Coalition members pledge to support emergency response in Beirut - UNESCO (2020)

Global education monitoring report, 2020: Inclusion and education: all means all - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)

Global education monitoring report, 2020: Inclusion and education: all means all - UNESCO (UNESCO, 2020)

Global Education Monitoring Report 2020: Inclusion and Education - All Means All - UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, 2020)

Global Education Monitoring Report 2023: Technology in education: A tool on whose terms? - UNESCO (GEM Report UNESCO, 2023)