Open Source in Education: Driving Change, Scaling Impact
Jan 09, 2025•31 min
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Episode description
In this episode of the World Bank EdTech Podcast, we explore how open-source software can expand education access and improve quality. Bob Hawkins moderates a discussion with Bernd Roggendorf (EIDU), Lea Simpson (EdTech Hub), and Barnabas Sang (Ministry of Education, Kenya).They examine the challenges and opportunities of scaling EdTech, the transformative potential of open-source tools, and strategies for impactful implementation. Key themes include sustainable AI, resilient systems, and data-informed policy approaches.
Relevant links:
- Open Source: Why It Matters for EdTech in Low-Income Countries
- From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Leveraging AI in Education
- Advancing Digital Skills in Africa: Lessons from Kenya
- EdTech Hub: Insights on Scaling Education Technology
- EIDU’s Open-Source Journey
A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.
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