Silver Lining for Learning

Growing Evidence, Growing Impact: How EdTech Hub Connects the Local and the Global,

Jul 19, 2025
Amal Hayat, an expert in EdTech initiatives across Asia, and Asad Rahman, a venture leader at Brink, share insights on the vital role of evidence in educational technology. They discuss the challenges of implementing EdTech in resource-limited settings like Pakistan and stress the importance of localized solutions. The duo also highlights innovative projects for Deaf education, emphasizing the need for adaptable strategies. Their conversation illuminates how connecting global insights to local contexts can improve learning outcomes for marginalized communities.
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Systemic Factors for EdTech Success

  • Successful EdTech requires aligning many system factors beyond just the technology or learning outcomes.
  • These include people, pedagogy, policy, place, and payer, all of which must be favorable to work effectively.
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EdTech as an Integrated System

  • EdTech must be treated as an integrated system, impacting students, teachers, families, and officials.
  • Effective research must translate evidence to practice with tailored approaches for diverse stakeholders.
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EdTech Diversity Within Pakistan

  • Pakistan's diverse regions show vast differences in EdTech access, from high-tech urban schools to areas where EdTech seems impossible.
  • Simple technologies like WhatsApp serve as crucial EdTech tools in low-connectivity settings, especially during emergencies.
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