EdTech Monday’s Radio Show is returning for another season, with an episode focusing on Ethiopia’s ambitious Digital Education Strategy and its implementation plan. The episode, airing on Monday, February 26, 2024, promises to delve into the intricacies of this pioneering initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s education system.
Led by moderator Rediet Meshesha, a journalist and host of the TV program Cybergna, the episode will feature insightful discussions with key stakeholders involved in shaping Ethiopia’s digital education landscape. Panelists will include experts from various sectors, offering diverse perspectives on the strategy’s objectives, challenges, and anticipated outcomes.
Ethiopia’s Digital Education Strategy represents a visionary approach to leveraging technology in education, with a keen emphasis on equitable access and enhanced learning outcomes. By harnessing innovation and fostering collaboration between government agencies, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector, Ethiopia aims to create a vibrant ecosystem conducive to the effective integration of technology into education
The announcement of EdTech Mondays comes as the Mastercard Foundation and Shega Media & Technology PLC secures airtime on 11 radio stations around the country under the Fana Broadcasting Corporation, expanding the reach and impact of the show for ten more episodes in 2023. Starting with the upcoming episode in February, Edtech Mondays will air on the last Monday of every month, in Georgian Calendar, from 8:10 p.m. to 8:50 p.m
The episode will explore a range of topics, including the core objectives of the strategy, its structural framework, key initiatives, anticipated benefits, and long-term implications. Additionally, panelists will discuss the challenges associated with implementing a digital education strategy in Ethiopia and the collaborative efforts underway to overcome them.
The episode will be aired at 8:10 pm EAT on Fana FM 98.1 and 10 other affiliated FM radio stations across Ethiopia. Viewers can expect an engaging and informative discussion that sheds light on Ethiopia’s commitment to building a future where every learner has the opportunity to thrive in the digital age.
EdTech Mondays airs on Fana FM 98.1 and 10 other affiliated FM radio stations across the Ethiopia. The radio show examines the strategies and initiatives that can be employed to empower educators and students alike with the digital skills required to navigate a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
EdTech Mondays was launched as a platform to facilitate critical conversations on the use of technology for teaching and learning by bringing together key stakeholders that include policy makers, EdTech entrepreneurs, teachers, and parents.
An integrated, Africa-wide conversation about EdTech Monday airs monthly on CNBC Africa and the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Facebook page. Following the monthly Africa theme, Mastercard Foundation offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria disseminate the discussions with the local context, experts, nuances, and case studies in collaboration with local EdTech support organizations. In that spirit, on Mondays, a panel discussion-type radio program airs on an Ethiopian radio station about contextualized issues affecting the Ethiopian population regarding technology in education.
Edtech Monday’s Ethiopia was launched in 2022 and is produced by Shega Media and Technology in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation.
