The Policy Workshop is designed to achieve the following objectives:

1. Inform Policy Development: Provide evidence-based insights to shape progressive EdTech policies.

2. Foster Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage policymakers, educators, technologists, and funders in collective policy-making.

3. Promote Alignment with Global Standards: Ensure policies are aligned with international best practices and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education).

4. Identify and Address Gaps: Highlight existing gaps in policy frameworks and propose actionable solutions.

5. Capacity Building: Enhance the policy-making skills of participants through expert-led discussions and training.

The Policy Workshop focuses on addressing key thematic areas, including:

1. Digital Inclusion and Equity: Strategies for ensuring access to EdTech tools and resources across underserved regions.

2. Data Privacy and Security in Education: Developing policies to safeguard student and teacher data.

3. Teacher Training and Support: Establishing frameworks to integrate EdTech into professional development programs.

4. Regulation of EdTech Innovations: Setting standards for technology adoption in classrooms.

5. Sustainability and Funding Models: Policies to encourage sustainable EdTech investments and public-private partnerships.

6. ICT Infrastructure Development: Guidelines for expanding and improving technology infrastructure in schools.

The workshop targets a wide range of stakeholders, including:

• Government officials and policymakers from education and technology sectors.

• Representatives from local and international NGOs working in education.

• School leaders, administrators, and educators.

• Researchers and academics focused on education policy and technology.

• EdTech entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

• Development partners, donors, and advocacy groups.

1. Preparatory Sessions: Engagement with stakeholders to identify priority areas and collect baseline data.

2. Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussions: Insights from leading experts and case studies from other regions or countries.

3. Interactive Breakout Sessions: Thematic group discussions to explore specific policy challenges and solutions.

4. Capacity-Building Workshops: Training participants in policy drafting, analysis, and advocacy.

5. Collaborative Policy Design: Development of actionable policy recommendations with input from all participants.

6. Presentation of Outcomes: Summary of workshop findings and recommendations presented to stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Duration: Typically conducted over 1-3 days.

• Format: In-person workshops complemented by virtual follow-up sessions.

• Venue: Hosted at a central location accessible to participants, with options for remote attendance.

• Facilitation: Managed by experts in education policy and EdTech with support from the CoP secretariat.

• Resources: Policy briefs, data reports, and templates provided to participants.

• Funding and Support: Sponsored by local and international partners, covering travel, materials, and logistics.

1. Comprehensive Policy Recommendations: Specific, actionable, and contextually relevant policy suggestions.

2. Increased Stakeholder Alignment: Better coordination and shared understanding among diverse stakeholders.

3. Capacity Building: Strengthened ability of participants to engage in and influence policy-making processes.

4. Enhanced Awareness: Broader recognition of the importance of an enabling policy environment for EdTech.

5. Published Reports and Briefs: Outputs from the workshop shared widely to inform broader policy discourse.

The Policy Workshop activity exemplifies the Nigeria EdTech Community of Practice’s commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration in shaping the future of education technology. By bridging the gap between stakeholders and creating actionable policy recommendations, the workshop helps establish a robust framework for integrating EdTech into Nigeria’s education system. Through evidence-driven discussions and collaborative solutions, the initiative is poised to contribute significantly to the achievement of quality and inclusive education for all.