Technology and education are colliding like never before, and educators and policymakers are struggling to make sense of what it all means for the future of learning.
Increasingly, donors recognize education technology — or “edutech” — is an important tool for promoting quality education, and governments are asking for more and more donor support to help them adopt technology that leads to better learning.
Devex spoke with several key edutech donors who revealed that the demand for education technology is greater than ever, while policymakers and educators often find themselves overwhelmed by the number of edutech innovations available, and unsure how to identify the wisest investments.
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About the author
Jeff Tyson@jtyson21
Jeff is a former global development reporter for Devex. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers multilateral affairs, U.S. aid, and international development trends. He has worked with human rights organizations in both Senegal and the U.S., and prior to joining Devex worked as a production assistant at National Public Radio. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and French from the University of Rochester.
