Trailer - IEFG Brains in Gear Series on Education Technology

03/18/24 • 1 min

Welcome to the Brains in Gear or the BIG series! This is a series of podcasts curated by the International Education Funders Groups (IEFG) around varied themes most relevant to the current global landscape in education. This year, the theme is EdTech, which is quite the buzz at the moment, given all the whirlwind of information.

But what Edtech really works and what does not work? What does it even mean when we say "works"? And who is setting the standards on the best EdTech solutions out there and creating the evidence to validate them? What are some context-specific challenges and solutions? Who are the most credible voices in EdTech today? Hear about all this and a lot more in the following weeks.

Whether you are a funder who has questions about EdTech funding or are considering funding EdTech interventions, or you are a practitioner and want to get a peak into the conversations philanthropy is having when deliberating funding decisions or if you are someone interested in engaging in discussions related to EdTech in general to get your Brains in Gear, this podcast is for you! Tune in and join us in these thought-provoking conversations.

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Previous Episode

An Introducation to the International Education Funders Group

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of 97BN, the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to explore the world of education philanthropy and the impactful work of our members.

In this first episode, we provide listeners with an introduction to the IEFG and the dedicated team behind its operations. While we're thrilled to share this initial episode with you, we'll be the first to admit—it's our first foray into podcasting, and we're still finding our rhythm! But fear not, dear listeners, as we're committed to learning and growing along the way.

Expect candid and insightful conversations and compelling stories in future episodes as we dive deeper into the diverse landscape of education funding. Together, we'll explore how education philanthropy is shaping the future of learning worldwide.

Join us on this journey of discovery. And remember, just like education itself, we're always evolving and improving.
Thanks for tuning in, and let's make this podcast journey one to remember!

Next Episode

IEFG BIG Series: Walking the Tight Rope of EdTech - The potentials and pitfalls of technology in learning.

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Welcome to the IEFG Brains in Gear series. This episode examines potentials and pitfalls of Edtech in the low and middle income contexts. What are some things that Edtech can help with and what are places you need to exercise caution? Listen to the episode and learn about all this.

Our hosts will be:

Jani Moliis from the JBJ Foundation bringing insights from the BEFIT program in Malawi. Jani oversees JBJ Foundation’s education portfolio. He has over 15 years of experience in improving the effectiveness and impact of organizations delivering value for citizens.
Janhvi Maheshwari Kanoria, Executive Director of Innovation at the Education Above All Foundation , a global foundation reaching 16 million out-of-school children. Her passion lies in designing solutions that advance quality learning solutions for the world’s most marginalized. In her previous roles in the Ministry of Education and Qatar Foundation, she was responsible for conceiving multiple creative solutions.

They will be joined by:

Santosh More: Co-founder of Mantra for Change, a mechanical engineer turned education advocate who recognized the role of education in empowering and transforming society. A two-year fellowship with Teach for India gave him exposure to the existing schooling system in India and the gaps in its quality. He is also an influential advisor and mentor to several early-stage social enterprises.
Dr. Joshua Valeta: Director for Open, Distance, and eLearning at Malawi's Ministry of Education, who oversees the national implementation of eLearning programs and distance education initiatives.

Here are some resources if you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in the episode:

Learn more about the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) program in Malawi here.
Learn more about the Internet Free education Resource Bank (IFERB) program at Education Above All here
Innovation Development Directorate at the Education Above All Foundation – Website page
Here is a link to a very brief video by one billion showing the tablet program in action in Malawi.
The challenges and solutions of technology integration in rural schools: A systematic literature review - ScienceDirect

This podcast was brought to you by the International Education Funders Group, curated and edited by Anjali Nambiar, with post-production by Sarah Miles. You can learn more about the IEFG at