EdTech for Good Clinic: Amplifying African Innovation in EdTech (EN)

M3: EdTech for Good Clinic: Amplifying African Innovation in EdTech (EN)

Schedule: 9:00 – 13:00

Room: Cape Coast

Event Leaders:

Carlos Ferrari, UNICEF

Juliette Norrmén-Smith, UNICEF

Eric Balangtaa, UNICEF

Dan Wagner, University of Pennsylvania and Senior Consultant, UNICEF

Description:

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, yet many educators remain uncertain about how to use it effectively and responsibly.

The workshop blends clear explanation, demonstrations, peer discussions, and structured reflection. Examples adapted to the African context will highlight cases where AI can be used to enhance teaching and learning, automate routine academic tasks, support research productivity, and improve student support and institutional efficiency.

Participants will leave with practical resources they can apply immediately, a curated list of AI prompts for educators covering lesson planning, assessment, feedback, research, and administrative tasks. 

Agenda:

09:00 - 09:15 | Introduction to EdTech for Good and how can it be leveraged to amplify the impact of African EdTech: Framework, Learning Cabinet and Blue Unicorn Portfolio 

09:15 - 09:45 | Deep Dive:  What Does "Good EdTech" Look Like in Practice? Panel with EdTech innovators, Education decision-makers and evidence practitioners sharing lessons from evidence-backed implementations with UNICEF’s Blue Unicorn Portfolio in Africa 

09:45 - 10:30 | Hands-On Clinic: Building EdTech for Good (part 1). Building on pre-filled EdTech for Good assessment,  edtech innovators receive targeted tips and mentorship from experts and practitioners to improve the products, and investors & policymakers learn to apply the EdTech for Good principles into evaluation and investment decisions.

10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 - 12:15 Hands-On Clinic: Building EdTech for Good (part 2). Building on pre-filled EdTech for Good assessment,  edtech innovators receive targeted tips and mentorship from experts and practitioners to improve the products, and investors & policymakers learn to apply the EdTech for Good principles into evaluation and investment decisions.

12:15 - 12:45 | Plenary: Table hosts summarize insights, Tips & Peer Learning. Participants reflection sharing (evidence building, low-infrastructure design, scalable business models, African EdTech for Good)
12:45 - 13:00 | Closing remarks & Wrap-Up

Target Audience(s):

• CEO, CTO, CPO, & COOs
• Head of Research
• Education Advisor
• Head of Digital Education
• Education Specialist
• Researcher
• Investment Manager
• Portfolio Manager

Target Sector(s):

• African EdTech entrepreneurs and startups
• Policymakers and regulators in education and ICT
• Development partners and donors
• Researchers and education technology evaluators

Expected Outcomes:

1. Deep understanding of the EdTech for Good Framework and its five pillars as a guide for EdTech innovators, investors, policymakers and other education decision-makers. 
2. Practical tips to improve EdTech tools and services, including how to build your evidence base, how to design for low infrastructure contexts, how to design resilient business models at scale. 
3. Networking opportunities with innovators, policymakers, and global experts. 
4. Learn about opportunities to collaborate with UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub.

Fee: 0 EUR

This workshop is fully booked