Open Source in Education: Driving Change, Scaling Impact

09/01/2025 30 min

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Episode Synopsis

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


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