Power in the Palm of Your Hand: How Asia Transforms Screen Time into Learning Opportunities
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byIn most parts of Asia, smartphones are king. They’re the sole mode of communication for millions of Indonesians, connecting remote island dwellers to the outside world, and the de facto wallet for Chinese consumers. Now, personal devices are also emerging as Southeast Asia’s most potent educational tool — each one a tiny, socially networked classroom…Read More
Equitable EdTech: from the Top-Down How the US and Chile Power Equitable EdTech with Policy and the Purse
Posted OnAugust 12, 2019 byThe Brookings Institute estimates that it will take 100 years for the world’s poor children to reach the same education levels as the wealthy at today’s pace. It’s a daunting statistic. However, at Omidyar Network, we believe educational technology (known as EdTech) has the potential to make a difference and narrow that gap. The key is to…Read More
Move Beyond the Mirage: Embracing Deep Collaboration to Transform Outcomes
Posted OnJuly 22, 2019 byMore than 800 million children and young people will lack the basic skills or qualifications needed for the modern workforce. Disruption is needed to address this challenge, and the answer can’t be more of the same. At Omidyar Network, we believe passionately that education can unlock human potential and transform lives. Since 2009, we have invested…Read More
Education: Why Radical Collaboration is Needed to Support Education Sector Change
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2018 byThis week, the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly opened, and global leaders are actively discussing our progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of those goals we are passionate about within Omidyar Network’s Education initiative is SDG 4 which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.Read More