1. Drive Innovation: Encourage the development of creative solutions to address challenges in education.

2. Foster Collaboration: Bring together diverse professionals to collaborate and share expertise.

3. Identify Talent: Provide a platform for discovering and showcasing technical and creative talent.

4. Accelerate Problem-Solving: Develop prototypes and solutions that can be refined into scalable applications.

5. Promote Community Engagement: Strengthen bonds within the EdTech Community of Practice.

Hackathons will address critical and timely issues within the EdTech space, including:

• Digital Tools for Enhancing Remote Learning.

• Innovative Approaches to Digital Literacy.

• EdTech Solutions for Inclusive Education.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education.

• Leveraging AI for Personalized Learning Experiences.

• Gamification Strategies for Improved Learning Outcomes.

• Developers and Engineers: Technical experts keen on creating impactful EdTech solutions.

• Educators and Trainers: Professionals who bring user-centric insights to solution development.

• Students and Startups: Emerging innovators with fresh perspectives on EdTech challenges.

• Nonprofit Organizations and Policymakers: Stakeholders seeking practical applications to policy and implementation gaps.

• Investors and Venture Capitalists: Individuals and organizations scouting for scalable EdTech innovations.

1. Pre-Hackathon Workshops: Training sessions to equip participants with necessary tools, knowledge, and guidance.

2. Challenge Brief: Introduction of themes and problems to solve, provided by industry or education sector experts.

3. Team Formation: Participants form diverse groups with complementary skill sets.

4. Ideation: Brainstorming and conceptualizing solutions within teams.

5. Development Phase: Coding, prototyping, and testing solutions under time constraints.

6. Mentorship: Expert mentors provide guidance and technical assistance throughout the event.

7. Final Pitch: Teams present their solutions to a panel of judges.

8. Awards and Recognition: Prizes and accolades are awarded for standout solutions, with possibilities for further development support.

• Mode: Hybrid or in-person settings, depending on participant accessibility.

• Duration: Typically 24 to 48 hours of intensive collaboration.

• Resources: Participants are provided with software tools, APIs, datasets, and internet access.

• Mentors and Judges: Industry professionals and academics with relevant expertise.

1. Prototypes or working models of solutions addressing the event's themes.

2. Enhanced collaboration and partnerships among participants and mentors.

3. Improved technical and problem-solving skills for participants.

4. Discovery of talent and innovative ideas to support further development.

5. Greater engagement and awareness of EdTech challenges and opportunities.

Hackathons are vital activities within the Nigeria EdTech Community of Practice, combining creativity, collaboration, and technical skills to address education challenges. By fostering innovation and connecting a wide range of stakeholders, these events contribute significantly to the growth and impact of the EdTech ecosystem in Nigeria.