In several African countries, the problem of student motivation and engagement is reflected in a need to go beyond the ''chalk-and-talk'' style that has been in use for decades to achieve robust engagement in young minds. One of the techniques identified is gamification, or the process of integrating gaming elements in non-game contexts to create immersive and interactive experiences. The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning runs EdTech Mondays, the first-of-its-kind EdTech information platform, raising awareness and facilitating discussions on harnessing the power of technology in teaching and learning to improve the relevance and quality of education across Africa. Find out more.
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In several African countries, the problem of student motivation and engagement is reflected in a need to go beyond the “chalk-and-talk” style that has been in use for decades to achieve robust engagement in young minds. One of the techniques identified is gamification, or the process of integrating gaming elements in non-game contexts to create immersive and interactive experiences.
Gamification can turn the traditional classroom into a dynamic and immersive learning environment where students are not only more engaged but also ... see more »
Ethiopia's ambitious Digital Education Strategy was the topic of discussion during the February episode of the EdTech Mondays Radio Show. This five-year strategy and ... Read more »
EdTech Mondays Radio Show is part of an Africa-wide conversation launched by the Mastercard Foundation, one of the world's largest private foundations. The monthly radio show pro Read more »
EdTech Mondays, a monthly radio show by Mastercard Foundation and Shega Media & Technology PLC that serves as a platform to facilitate critical conversations on using ... Read more »
The third episode of EdTech Mondays, a monthly radio show hosted by the MasterCard Foundation and Shega Media & Technology, aired on Monday, December 5, 2022, on Ethio FM ... Read more »
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