Blog – Edtech East Africa

Enhancing Online Safety for Children: Lessons from Jesse Soleil’s Experience

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Enhancing Online Safety for Children: Lessons from Jesse Soleil’s Experience

Jesse’s experience inspired him to create Akili TV, a platform that combines entertainment with valuable lessons on online safety. He recognized the need to communicate with young people in a language they would understand and embrace, using engaging content to...

20 November 2024

Community stories: Bridge Academies Foundation’s Journey to Achieving Education for All

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Community stories: Bridge Academies Foundation’s Journey to Achieving Education for All

Bridge’s approach to education is rooted in a powerful mission: to provide every child with a strong foundation that opens doors to a better future. To deliver high-quality education that is data-driven and evidence-based, the organization works closely with teachers,...

13 November 2024

How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Learning Outcomes in Kenyan Classrooms

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Learning Outcomes in Kenyan Classrooms

AI-powered platforms can create customized training for teachers, addressing their specific learning needs. By assessing a teacher’s existing skills, knowledge gaps, and subject expertise, personalized professional development plans can be crafted.

30 September 2024

Building a Strong EdTech Ecosystem: Collaboration for Better Educational Outcomes

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Building a Strong EdTech Ecosystem: Collaboration for Better Educational Outcomes

The EdTech ecosystem facilitates the exchange of research and field insights, improving alignment between innovation and the implementation of educational interventions. Stakeholders are more inclined to adopt new technologies when they can leverage proven models. For example, during the recent...

30 September 2024

Toolkit: Using Augmented Reality Training to Break into the International Labour Market

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Toolkit: Using Augmented Reality Training to Break into the International Labour Market

Toolkit graduates like Samuel are in various industries across Africa and Europe, where his presence represents a significant breakthrough. For Toolkit, having a Kenyan welder like Samuel obtain a work permit and secure a job in Western Europe before leaving...

29 September 2024

Engaging EdTech Demo Sessions at the Annual Summit: Hands-On Learning, Networking, and Real-Time Feedback for Teachers and Innovators

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Engaging EdTech Demo Sessions at the Annual Summit: Hands-On Learning, Networking, and Real-Time Feedback for Teachers and Innovators

The EdTech entrepreneurs demoing their products were Somachat, Recess, Mzizi, Ntemata, Esoma Kids, and Kuze AI. These sessions highlighted several key benefits crucial to the growth and success of the EdTech ecosystem.

28 September 2024

A collective vision for leaders in learning as they set sail for the next decade

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A collective vision for leaders in learning as they set sail for the next decade

Mastercard Foundation is supporting the Young Africa Works goal of 2030. Their goal is to help 13 million young people in Africa, 70% of whom are young women, find meaningful and fulfilling work.

28 September 2024

Bridging the Education Gap for Special Needs Learners: Uptyke’s Inclusive EdTech Solutions

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Bridging the Education Gap for Special Needs Learners: Uptyke’s Inclusive EdTech Solutions

According to UNICEF, disability is one of the biggest challenges to education worldwide. There are an estimated 240 million children with disabilities worldwide. In every country around the world, people with disabilities tend to have lower literacy rates compared to...

27 September 2024

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preserving Africa’s Indigenous Languages

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preserving Africa’s Indigenous Languages

The conversation was sparked by questions from María José Ogando from AI-for-Education.org, who walked us through the current landscape of AI-Edtech products in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the opportunities and challenges as technology continues to evolve. Speaking during this year’s Edtech...

26 September 2024

Empowering Literacy Through Mother Tongue: NABU’s Impact on Indigenous Language Education

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Empowering Literacy Through Mother Tongue: NABU’s Impact on Indigenous Language Education

By Fidelis Makhambala In a bustling Kigali classroom, 10-year-old Belize sits cross-legged, her eyes wide as she swipes through the colorful pages of a digital storybook. It is written in Kinyarwanda, her mother tongue. For Belize, this isn’t just another...

26 September 2024

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