As education systems face multiple crises, technology is increasingly seen as an enabler for education continuity, particularly for hard-to-reach and vulnerable children. At the same time, the world is transitioning toward a digital economy where new competences are required to thrive in the labor market.
Education systems must equip children and young people with the skills they need for the future. Yet ministries of education face difficulties in selecting and deploying technology that could help address barriers to education access and learning.
Building on lessons learned from the covid-19 response, GPE proposes a partnership approach to address key challenges and identify opportunities in implementing digital solutions for teaching, learning and education management.
The report ‘Making Technology Work for Education Transformation Goals: A Partnership Approach for Action’ reviews the current body of evidence on education technology, highlights countries’ challenges and practices, proposes key principles and a collaborative approach to leverage technology for education.
Speakers:
- Wadi Ben-Hirki, GPE Youth Leader (moderator)
- Charles North, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GPE
- Evans Atis, Education Economist, GPE
- Dr. Joshua Valeta, Director of Open Distance and e-Learning, Ministry of Education, Malawi
- Phil Mingo, Head of Information Systems, Ministry of Education, Guyana
- Haldis Holdst, Deputy General Secretary, Education International