I had never seen this video before, I recommend everyone to invest these 10 minutes. It’s all worth it. ❤️

📢 Calling on education researchers: GPE and IDRC | CRDI are looking for research projects to generate evidence in education access and retention in times of emergencies and crisis: g.pe/l3CU50QZHIg #FundEducation

Given most adults cannot manage their smartphone and social media related addictions and emotions, the idea of giving a young child unfettered access to them strikes me as insane.

Why do voices from the Global South matter so much in the exchange of knowledge in education? We asked #GPEKIX and Education Out Loud partners at the CIES conference to get their opinion. IDRC | CRDI KIX Europe, MENA, Asia & Pacific Hub KIX LAC Hub América Latina y el Caribe kixafrica19hub

Read my article here: Education Technology Research Needed in Low-Income Countries southernvoice.org/education-tech…

📚 What are the research gaps of education technology in the #GlobalSouth, and which opportunities exist to improve its effectiveness? Patrick Walugembe from IDRC | CRDI shares his thoughts on a commentary piece about our global #edtech report. Read now: ➡️ bit.ly/4aMB5rE

Successful implementation of Ed-tech in schools requires a supportive environment, adequate teacher and parent training, and ensuring the availability of devices, electricity, and connectivity. Read my thoughts here. southernvoice.org/education-tech…

“…this report’s findings are highly relevant for their potential to contribute to children and youth from marginalised communities being enrolled in school and receiving a high-quality education,” says colleague Patrick Walugembe. Read the full commentary bit.ly/3xzqC4q

« ...les conclusions de ce rapport sont très pertinentes car elles peuvent contribuer à ce que les enfants et les jeunes des communautés marginalisées soient scolarisés et reçoivent une éducation de qualité », dit Patrick Walugembe dans son commentaire ➡️ bit.ly/3xzqC4q

Education Technology Research Needed in Low-Income Countries - Southern Voice southernvoice.org/education-tech…

Addressing ed-tech #governance is significant for regulation compliance and for future investments. 📚 But how can educational systems confront the challenges of #edtech inclusivity and equality? Patrick Walugembe from IDRC | CRDI shares his thoughts: ➡️ bit.ly/4aMB5rE

Without inclusive tech, there's no inclusive future. Let's break down barriers to girls' access to careers in tech. Today's #GirlsinICT Day: shorturl.at/esFW1 #TechOnOurTerms

Acting Regional Director @chypo, Director for Education & Science Naser Faruqui and other colleagues today met with #GPEKIX partners UNICEF (Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office), The African Early Childhood Network & Zizi Afrique Foundation to learn more about their research projects and outcomes in the region.

La directrice régionale par intérim @chypo, le directeur Naser Faruqui et d'autres collègues ont rencontré des partenaires de #GPEKIX UNICEF (Bureau régional de l'Afrique orientale et australe), The African Early Childhood Network et Zizi Afrique Foundation pour en savoir plus sur leurs projets et leurs résultats.

"Education has a critical role to play in determining whether the future direction that the digital transformation may take us in will be gender-balanced or not." unesco.org/gem-report/en/…

This is how technology can transform lives through education 👇 Co-created by refugee children with @WarChildHolland and JRS International and supported by #GPEKIX, Can't Wait to Learn helps young refugees learn how to read, write and count. #FundEducation | IDRC | CRDI

🔴 Did you know? Children with disabilities are 42% less likely to achieve foundational reading and numeracy skills than their peers without disabilities. ➡️ Retweet if you believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed.

Last week, we held a public webinar with Institute of Development Studies focused on the complexities and challenges of promoting #equity in research, bringing together perspectives from across the Global South and North. Some key takeaways were: 💡 The 3 spaces for change for systemic

Thank you for your 16½ years of service Smriti Vidyarthi

Rest well Doreen Gonahasa sway.cloud.microsoft/u8FuVZh4Lx342C…