EdTech Strategy Lab:
Evidence-informed evaluation mechanisms
We are honoured to kick-off a new project with the Jacobs Foundation on evidence-informed evaluation mechanisms through hosting a series of knowledge exchange formats to connect all key stakeholders.
The goals of the project include:
Defining a unified, evidence-informed, minimum or base standard of Quality Assurance practices for EdTech solutions, which can be implemented in all countries and regions.
Supporting the interoperability of existing and developing Quality Assurance Mechanisms and certification practices in EdTech.
Leading policy and decision makers to understand and use quality assurance and evidence-based mechanisms and practices in EdTech.
The EdTech Strategy Lab event series will feature a series of online and in-person discussions, collaboration opportunities and outcome-focused formats.
The first EdTech Strategy Lab events will culminate in a Strategy Symposium in September 2024 focused on advancing evidence-informed evaluation mechanisms.
With the support of our partners, the EdTech Strategy Lab aspires to:
Identify best-practice formats for knowledge and exchange structures around the topics of quality assurance mechanisms
Key resources, practical guidelines, and engagement formats will be piloted
Develop methods for anchoring quality assurance mechanisms and evidence-based decision making in design, funding, and procurement processes,
Test approaches for supporting existing and developing testing environments to include a component of quality assurance and evidence-orientated exchange involving all key stakeholder groups
Understand the possibility of a common, base-line criteria framework to improve evaluation and certification implementation, informed decision-making practices, and support building trust across multiple markets.
Facilitate connections between testing environments to create more holistic learning opportunities following a testing ecosystem approach
Strategy Lab event formats - including listening sessions, online events, in person events and deeper dives - will culminate in an in-person Symposium in September 2024, with more details to be announced soon.