Open Source in Education: Driving Change, Scaling Impact

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

A podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.