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Team4Tech staff Victoria Neff and Goutham Kumar are on-site in Kolkata, India this week with our NGO partner Ek Tara to build on recent partnership initiatives to accelerate Ek Tara's impact with improved technology and training! We're proud to support Ek Tara's LMS and digital learning strategies, helping them to serve more women and girls in their community. #techforgood #digitalequity #STEMeducation #educationnonprofit

I'm very proud of these two organisations NairoBits Trust and Kenya Connect, which I have worked with very closely for the past three years. Witnessing the fruit of our labour brings so much warmth to my heart and I commend the 10 students for their resilience, brilliance and bravery in taking on this new challenge! Collaboration is key in the work I do. I'm excited to be building a robust community of education nonprofit organisations in Africa that learn from each other, share best practices, develop evidence in EdTech, and move the needle forward in ensuring that learners have access to quality education, building better employment and economic opportunities. Team4Tech

“Through this program, my horizons expanded, my mind stretched, and I unlocked a wealth of new skills and knowledge, particularly in the realm of leadership. The connections I forged with remarkable individuals throughout this journey have proven to be priceless, as they continue to inspire and uplift me. Above all, I have developed a profound appreciation for the boundless value of a growth mindset, collaboration, and diversity.” - Team4Tech volunteer Team4Tech facilitates skilled volunteering programs that build capacity for our partner NGOs and simultaneously benefit employee volunteers. Through Team4Tech's suite of skilled volunteering offerings, employees can: ⭐️make a meaningful social impact ⭐️bring corporate values to life ⭐️build skills through immersive leadership development ⭐️collaborate with new colleagues across functions and geographies Learn more about how your team can get involved with Team4Tech skilled volunteering programs: https://lnkd.in/eSvQX2xm #skilledvolunteering #techforgood #corporatesocialimpact

Our Head of Research and Innovation, Dr. Jody Britten, contributed her expertise to the new #HPFutures Report 2024 on closing the global education gap! Dr. Britten shared insights about the efficacy of bringing teacher voice into the EdTech development process. Download the report to read more: https://lnkd.in/d455Q7f9 Vikas Pota T4 Education HP

A few thoughts after Digital Learning Week at UNESCO 🌍 🤖 The focus on AI in education was prominent throughout the week, as expected. I was encouraged to see a global recognition that AI alone isn't the solution; rather, AI powered by educators and stakeholders committed to quality education for all learners is the true "sweet spot." 🤔 Although the term "implementation" wasn't frequently mentioned, every story, presentation, breakout session, and conversation I participated in was centered around it. We cannot underestimate the value of educators in these discussions about AI in education. They grasp the complexities of an increasingly challenging field and have a crucial voice in ensuring that data sets are not only high quality but also relevant and locally representative. 💻 Discussions around AI competencies for students and teachers were front and center. I appreciated the focus on real-world challenges like resistance to change, connectivity issues, and the development of quality data sets woven throughout these conversations. The challenge now is to determine how we will collectively turn these big ideas and commitments into meaningful experiences and outcomes. ➡️ After last week, one thing is certain: there are incredible people across the globe who are making every effort to get this right. There is still much work to be done, and much of that work is in good hands.

Join Team4Tech later this month at our inaugural Design for Impact Event! Engage your employees from one central office, remote locations worldwide, or anywhere in between. In our one-day, virtual event, your team can collaborate with employee volunteers from other organizations to design solutions to pressing problems faced by education-focused nonprofits. Team4Tech has vetted and matched the right nonprofits, structured a clear nonprofit problem for volunteers to address, and planned facilitation so we can make a big impact in just a few hours. There’s still time to bring your team into this day of service! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMJMy6BF Contact Meredith Hartery (She/Her) at [email protected] to get involved. #techforgood #skilledvolunteering #virtualvolunteering #designthinking

This November, Team4Tech is gathering our community of supporters, partners, volunteers, board members, and staff in Palo Alto, California to mark another year of collaborating to improve the quality of education for learners in under-resourced contexts worldwide. Join our annual Lighthouses of Learning Impact Celebration to enjoy dinner and drinks, connect with our community, and hear from leaders in global education about our collective impact. Register today to join us at this free in-person event, or donate to support Team4Tech: https://bit.ly/3V8fZyL

🌍 Join Us for the Team4Tech Africa Hub Virtual Meetup! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Africa Hub Virtual Meetup today at 4 PM EAT! This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with education-focused nonprofits, share valuable resources, and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of education across the continent. Date: Wednesday, September 4th (Today) Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EAT What’s in Store? - Introduction to Team4Tech: Discover our mission and impact in supporting education for under-resourced communities. - Key Discussions: Join our Africa Regional Hub Coordinator, Nyagaki Gichia, as we delve into essential topics in education and nonprofit collaboration. - Inspiring Work: Learn from the incredible efforts of organizations committed to advancing education across Africa. - Networking Opportunities: Expand your network and exchange ideas with professionals passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re already part of our Community of Practice or new to the Team4Tech community, this event is open to all who are passionate about education. Don’t miss out, mark your calendar and secure your spot! 🔔 Join the Meetup: Zoom Link https://lnkd.in/dmxpWMM8 Do you work in an education NGO and want to join the Team4Tech Africa Community of Practice? This online space is designed to foster collaboration and learning among nonprofits dedicated to improving education for learners in under-resourced communities. Sign up for free at Community Signup Link - https://lnkd.in/dMXJ4jeM We look forward to connecting with you and working together to drive positive change in education! #Team4Tech hashtag #Education hashtag #AfricaHub hashtag #Nonprofits hashtag #CommunityOfPractice hashtag #VirtualMeetup hashtag #EdTech

Team4Tech is proudly reflecting on our recent project with Guidewire Software, accelerating the impact of our partner Ek Tara. Ek Tara is working to support girls in Kolkata, India through a holistic education model, providing access to skill-building and high-quality learning experiences Team4Tech engaged 10 Guidewire volunteers in leadership development, human-centered design, and growth mindset training, and connected them with Ek Tara staff to co-design solutions. After eight weeks of virtual collaboration, the volunteer team traveled to Kolkata to implement technology solutions that help make Ek Tara’s work more data-driven. The volunteer team supported Ek Tara with a framework and platform for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and a learning management system (LMS). By embracing data-driven systems and decision-making processes, Ek Tara is poised to deliver improved learning experiences and impact more young women and girls in Kolkata. Read more about this project: https://bit.ly/47sN517 #skilledvolunteers #techforgood #socialimpact #insideguidewire #GuidewireGivesBack

“Performance-based assessments are increasingly recognized as critical for effectively evaluating employability skills.… Tailoring performance-based assessments to local contexts helps us to more accurately monitor the development of employability skills within specific regions.” At Team4Tech, we are actively refining our framework for employability skills to ensure alignment with the evolving needs of the global education-focused NGOs we serve. Read more from our Head of Research and Innovation, Dr. Jody Britten on the importance of employability skills and assessing frameworks for developing them for localized contexts: #EmployabilitySkills #EducationforEmployability #careerpathways #21stcenturyskills