Alliance Member Highlight
10th Anniversary - mEducation Alliance Member and Friends Yearbook Edition
We are so thankful for the support of our Alliance member representatives and other special friends for their support for the Alliance over the last 10 years. Below please find a few of our edtech champions and their edtech “shout-outs” behind their photos.
Carine Allaf
"EdTech is no longer a nice to have, but a must have, for all schools. This doesn’t just mean access to a device, but how to make best use of the technology available to all learners and educators, appropriately and effectively." - Carine Allaf
Senior Programs Advisor, Qatar Foundation International
Dr. Helen Crompton
"Technology can be used to do great things." - Dr. Helen Crompton
Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, Old Dominion University
Adam Edmett
"We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works." - Douglas Adams
Senior Consultant Ed Tech, British Council
Dave Ferguson
"The importance of EFFECTIVELY integrating Technology and Education cannot be over stated as we strive to improve our ability to support better educational outcomes for all." - Dave Ferguson
Managing Director, Ferguson Strategic Technology Services LLC and Chair, mEducation Alliance Governing Board
Albert Forn
Favorite Memory: Walking into the Symposia every morning and seeing so many people from so many different countries with great stories to tell!
Director mSchools, GSMA
Helen Hadani
Favorite EdTech Innovation: Maker spaces with digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters) for kids of all ages
Fellow, Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education, The Brookings Institution
David Hollow
Favorite Memory: So many inspiring conversations at the Institute of Peace
Research Director, EdTech Hub
Molly Jamieson Eberhardt
"Covid-19 school closures brought attention to how technology can close the gap between schools and families and "bring learning home." This was progress that may have taken decades to accomplish without the necessity brought on by the global crisis. Here's to making it stick!" - Molly Jamieson Eberhardt
Director of Engagement, EdTech Hub
Josh Josa
Thankful for: Tony Bloome for the mEducation Alliance would probably not be in existence if he was not around.
Disability Inclusive Education Specialist, USAID
Janhvi Kanoria
"First define the problem, then identify if technology is part of the solution." - Janhvi Kanoria
Director of Innovation Development, Education Above All
Christin McConnell
Inspired by: EdTech Hub's recent work!
Education Specialist, Global Partnership for Education
Ed Metz
Favorite Memory: Hearing about the social impact of EdTech companies from around the world
Program Manager, ED/IES SBIR, US Department of Education
Jerome Morrissey
Favorite Memory: The symposia were "reunions" which emphasized participation and the sharing of innovative practice
Chief Executive Officer, GESCI – Global eSchools and Communities Initiative
Maiko Nakagaki
"The numerous digital skills projects focused on empowering women and girls -- always inspiring to meet organizations working to close the digital gender gap!" - Maiko Nakagaki
Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, World Wide Web Foundation
Jef Peeraer
"ICT in education: integration or transformation?" - Jef Peeraer
Country Programmes Manager Rwanda, VVOB
Kristine Smets
"EdTech is no longer a question of IF but rather of HOW." - Kristine Smets
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, VVOB
Lena Sømme
"The mEducation Alliance Symposia in 2020 gave a great introduction to the world of mobile-based EdTech. Being new to this field, I personally thought it was an inspiring way to get to know some key actors and jump-start my connection with the EdTech community." - Lena Sømme
Advisor, Section for Education, NORAD
Jackie Strecker
Favorite Memory: One of my favorite Alliance moments was a couple years ago when I was introduced to Menti as a tool during one of the plenary session. Mentimeter has since exploded and is used in almost all of our meetings. I'll always remember, that it was through mEducation that I was introduced to this incredibly useful tool.
Connected Education Officer, UNHCR
Julia Sylla
Favorite EdTech Innovation: Bitmoji classrooms! Warm and inviting images with links to resources and apps that the teacher will use during online learning all in one spot.
Director of Programs, Qatar Foundation International
John Traxler
Favorite Memory: Probably the symposium jointly with CoSN, the Bob Geldof one, with the energy and enthusiasm
Professor of Digital Learning, Education Observatory, University of Wolverhampton
Emiliana Vegas
Favorite Memory: Great events at the OAS building
Senior Fellow and Co-Director, Center for Universal Education, The Brookings Institution
mEducation Alliance Members
