EdTech Gumzo

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The EdTech Gumzo Podcast unites a community of innovators harnessing technology to revolutionize education across East Africa. It explores cutting-edge solutions, best practices, and real-world applications to enhance access, quality, and relevance of learning. Fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and diverse perspectives, the podcast inspires changemakers to create inclusive, effective, and resilient learning experiences through tech integration.

Episodes

  1. Jun 26

    The School of 21st Century Skills: Faith Ngogoyo-Mwangi, Tanda Tech Hub

    What life skills do we need to thrive in the 21st century? As the world advances in technology, how can educators ensure that the big 3 skills: (1) Critical thinking (2) Effective communication and (3) Collaboration are integrated across the education value chain?  Join Faith Ngogoyo-Mwangi, the Founder of Tanda Tech Hub, on her journey of building the school of 21st Century Skills.  Tanda Tech Hub equips teachers, students, leaders, and education institutions with life skills, including AI literacy, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial thinking, and career readiness.  #EdTechGumzo #EdTechFoundersSeries #AfricanFounders

    43 min
  2. Localising AI for Education in Kenya: Mumbe Mwangangi, Nyansapo AI

    May 15

    Localising AI for Education in Kenya: Mumbe Mwangangi, Nyansapo AI

    Mumbe Mwangangi tells the story of a soon-to-be 30 year old’s desire to create something and how it led to Nyansapo AI. This episode features a messy break up with the co-founder, taking a break from being a Founder, and navigating AI acceptance and resistance in Kenya. How does Mumbe pick herself up after quitting her own organisation and eventually returning to it? Find out how this WISE EdTech Accelerator recipient is improving foundational numeracy and literacy in Kenya using AI.  WISE - World Innovation Summit for Education #EdTechGumzo #EdTechFoundersSeries #AfricanFounders

    45 min
  3. How Zeraki has Scaled to 10 African Countries: Isaac Nyangolo, Zeraki

    Apr 24

    How Zeraki has Scaled to 10 African Countries: Isaac Nyangolo, Zeraki

    Isaac Nyangolo, the Founder of Zeraki talks about his journey from employment to becoming a Founder of an EdTech company just 2 months after leaving his job. Using his combined experience in education and technology, he decided to build a localised EdTech Analytics solution to manage school performance data to assess the kind of help learners needed.  In this episode, he reveals the push that came with the first mover disadvantage when teachers couldn’t integrate their technology in schools despite buying into their solution. Plus, how Zeraki has scaled to 9 other African countries beyond Kenya. His advice to entrepreneurs is “Focus on selling from the word go.” #EdTechGumzo #EdTechFoundersSeries #AfricanFounders

    50 min
  4. Building Thriving EdTech Ecosystems: Jennifer Otieno x Missy Mwendwa, EdTech East Africa

    Mar 6

    Building Thriving EdTech Ecosystems: Jennifer Otieno x Missy Mwendwa, EdTech East Africa

    Founders of EdTech East Africa, Jennifer Otieno and Missy Mwendwa, kickstart our Founders' Series by sharing their journey growing the EdTech East ecosystem. From their first gathering of 12 people to hosting regional and the national EdTech Summit in Kenya. How did they do it? And how do you move from "event" to creating lasting impact? #EdTechGumzo #EdTechFoundersSeries #AfricanFounders

    54 min
  5. Bridging Gaps: Holistic Learning for All in East Africa

    09/25/2024

    Bridging Gaps: Holistic Learning for All in East Africa

    In this episode of EdTech Gumzo, we explore key insights from the East African Community Regional Education Conference, focusing on how stakeholders are working to bridge gaps in education across the region. We host a conversation with Christine Okello (Education Program Officer at Global E-Schools and Communities Initiatives), Naftali Muroki (Associate Director of Community and Advocacy at Metis), and Joan from EdTech East Africa. Together, we dive into key insights from the recent East African Community Regional Education Conference, where education leaders, advocates, and innovators gathered to address the future of learning in the region. Our guests discuss the challenges and opportunities in achieving holistic learning for all children, especially those left farthest behind. They highlight the importance of competency-based learning, technology in education, and the collective action needed to build more resilient, inclusive education systems. Join us for an inspiring dialogue on how Pan-African collaboration could drive change for learners across the region.

    40 min
  6. Low Tech Tools we can use to improve foundational learning: A case for WhatsApp

    09/19/2024

    Low Tech Tools we can use to improve foundational learning: A case for WhatsApp

    In this episode of "EdTech Gumzo," We discuss leveraging WhatsApp to enhance foundational learning. Joan, from East Africa, shares her experience leading a three-month sprint to create a WhatsApp community for teachers and learners, emphasizing the app's role in supporting literacy and numeracy. Beryl Oyuer, from Nabu.org, explains how Nabu uses WhatsApp to distribute educational resources, and to engage parents and teachers. The episode highlights the transformative potential of Low-tech tools like WhatsApp in education, addressing challenges like data costs and technophobia while promoting collaboration and innovative teaching methods.

    35 min
  7. EdTech: Collective Action

    06/19/2024

    EdTech: Collective Action

    In this episode, we explore  the power of Collective Action with our guest Grace Maureen Wairimu and Joan Mwachi. We talk about their experiences in coordinating Collective Action efforts and driving positive change in the community.

    38 min
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About

The EdTech Gumzo Podcast unites a community of innovators harnessing technology to revolutionize education across East Africa. It explores cutting-edge solutions, best practices, and real-world applications to enhance access, quality, and relevance of learning. Fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and diverse perspectives, the podcast inspires changemakers to create inclusive, effective, and resilient learning experiences through tech integration.

Information

  • Creator
    EdTech East Africa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © EdTech East Africa
  • Show Website
    EdTech Gumzo