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SUMMARY:Using ‘building blocks’ to develop digital education platforms 
 cheaper and faster
DESCRIPTION:22 February 1-2:30pm GMT\nAround the world\, governments\, priv
 ate sector and civil society are developing digital platforms for learning
 . In doing so\, two main trends have emerged: either a platform is develop
 ed from scratch (which can be costly) or an off-the-shelf solution that do
 esn’t quite meet contextual needs is used.\nBut what if there was a midd
 le-way?\nIn this workshop\, we’ll share insights from EdTech Hub’s res
 earch on using ‘building blocks’ – modular\, open-source tools – t
 o develop education platforms in Sub-Saharan Africa. You’ll learn how to
  evaluate if building blocks are right for you\, and the critical question
 s to ask along the way.\nThis workshop is ideal for donors\, decision-make
 rs in government\, software developers or consultants involved in the deve
 lopment of a virtual learning environment (VLE) or education management in
 formation system (EMIS).\nRegister here before 18 February 2022 and secure
  your spot!\nWhat you'll learn:\nWe’ll begin with a welcome by Asyia Kaz
 mi\, Global Education Policy Lead at the Bill &amp\; Melinda Gates Foundat
 ion\, then move to key insights from EdTech Hub’s research on building b
 locks from EdTech Hub co-authors Taskeen Adam and Yomna El-Serafy. Questio
 ns will include: \n\n	What are building blocks and how can education syst
 ems potentially benefit from them?\n	How can different stakeholders work t
 ogether to design\, implement and maintain digital education platforms usi
 ng building blocks?\n	What considerations need to be taken into account to
  determine a country’s readiness to use digital platform building blocks
  effectively?\n\nNext\, Mike Trucano\, The World Bank's Senior Education &
 amp\; Technology Policy Specialist\, will share his reflections on buildin
 g blocks and how the concept can be utilised further in the World Bank’s
  work. Shankar Maruwada\, CEO and Co-founder of EkStep Foundation\, will a
 lso share practical examples of how building blocks have been used in Indi
 a.\nYou’ll also get a chance to brainstorm with other attendees in break
 -out groups about how building blocks could be utilised in your context\, 
 before we conclude with some useful take-aways and tips.\n#edtechbuildingb
 locks
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