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NEW @BrookingsGlobal report w/ @EmiVegasV + @rickhess99 ( @AEI) that offers some guidance for developing countries on how to integrate technology into their school systems.You can read the full report at: https://brook.gs/3hps63n .
But if you're short on time, see
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We argue for a simple, yet surprisingly rare approach:
School systems should diagnose their:
specific needs to improve student learning;
infrastructure to adopt technology-enabled solutions; and
capacity to integrate technology in the instructional process.
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School systems should diagnose their: specific needs to improve student learning; infrastructure to adopt technology-enabled solutions; and capacity to integrate technology in the instructional process.2/n
Many systems already collect a LOT of this information (e.g., through school census and assessments + associated questionnaires). Make the most of these data.
If your system does not, we have drafted model principal, teacher + student surveys) you can adjust/administer.
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If your system does not, we have drafted model principal, teacher + student surveys) you can adjust/administer.
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Then, review the evidence on tech's 4 comparative advantages to improve learning: scaling up standardized instruction; facilitating differentiated instruction; expanding opportunities for practice; and increasing student engagement.4/n
There are MANY reviews already:
@karthik_econ, @singhabhi & me: https://bit.ly/3bSgVPI
@jpal_lac: https://bit.ly/33t3SQG (spanish)
@EscuetaMaya et al: https://bit.ly/3mmGzky
@danrodseg: https://at.virginia.edu/33tkpV1
We review 37 (mostly new) studies in 20 countries.
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@karthik_econ, @singhabhi & me: https://bit.ly/3bSgVPI @jpal_lac: https://bit.ly/33t3SQG (spanish) @EscuetaMaya et al: https://bit.ly/3mmGzky @danrodseg: https://at.virginia.edu/33tkpV1 We review 37 (mostly new) studies in 20 countries.
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Lastly, school systems should:pilot the most promising innovations (based on the match between the needs of the school system and available rigorous evidence); and monitor implementation and results closely before scaling.6/n
If you want to read the highlights of the report, @EmiVegasV and I wrote a very short blog post for @BrookingsInst: https://brook.gs/2Zxg9CC .
You'll get the gist of it in no time!
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You'll get the gist of it in no time!
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If you don't want to read at all, @EmiVegasV summarizes the main insights of the report in this short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=7_NobT0fszQ&feature=emb_title
As an economist with a communications degree, she has an impressive ability to digest technical analyses in a brief and user-friendly way!
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As an economist with a communications degree, she has an impressive ability to digest technical analyses in a brief and user-friendly way!
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If you are commuting to work (what's commuting? 
) you can listen to a wonderful @policypodcasts episode in which @publichistory interviews @EmiVegasV and me. https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-episode/how-education-technology-can-improve-learning-for-all-students/
It was a great, fun, and free-flowing conversation!
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) you can listen to a wonderful @policypodcasts episode in which @publichistory interviews @EmiVegasV and me. https://www.brookings.edu/podcast-episode/how-education-technology-can-improve-learning-for-all-students/It was a great, fun, and free-flowing conversation!
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. @EmiVegasV @rickhess99 and I will officially launch the report TODAY (Sep 14) at 9am EST together w/an all-star panel: @GPapandreou @RebeccaWinthrop @urvashi_sahni @dsengeh @KevinAtSave @jearlynsteele. https://www.brookings.edu/events/beyond-reopening-a-leapfrog-moment-to-transform-education/?preview_id=1010531
Don't miss it! #TransformingEdu
Register
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Don't miss it! #TransformingEdu
Register
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And if you are interested in #edtech in developing countries, you can follow @JulianCristia @andydebarros @ProfALucas @sabrinbeg @felbarrera @econjimberry @MatiasBusso @diva_dhar @gchiplunkar @JacobusCilliers @Thomasdehoop1 @POreopoulos @Lnavarrosola.
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