EDfricast

In Episode 7 we are joined by Krista Davidson; the Executive Head at Injini, which is Africa’s first and only specialized EdTech support organisation and part of the Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi). Krista leads the team at Injini, focusing on the organisation’s business development and strategic direction. She has a particular passion for technology startup businesses using their innovations to create positive change in accessibility and quality of education, healthcare and financial services for vulnerable and under-resourced communities. As a result, she has been part of several founding teams aiming to contribute to those goals. Krista believes the ingenuity of African entrepreneurs addressing African challenges will propel the continent forward, and feels fortunate to be leading an organisation with a mission so aligned with her own. As part of the episode, she shared her views on the purpose of EdTech going forward, some of the common challenges that startups have been facing in the EdTech space, opportunities she sees for further changing the status quo, and what Injini has been up to until now, among others aspects.

On the latest episode of EDfricast we hear from Dr Fay Hodza, the Executive Director of the Global Teachers Institute (GTI) in South Africa. Dr Hodza is a higher education leader and a development enthusiast whose passion lies in creating, delivering, and scaling up educational opportunities for students of all ages in both formal and informal settings. He believes that education is a powerful tool for changing the world for the better. During the episode, we find out more about the GTI's work, the evolution of teacher training and Dr hodza's thoughts on the role of teachers in the future of education.

In Episode 5 we hear from Michael Anya, a curriculum developer at uLesson education limited. uLesson, is an Edtech startup based in Nigeria that leverages best-in-class teachers, media, and technology solutions to create high-quality, affordable and accessible educational content for learners. Like many people at uLesson, Michael is passionate about technology and the role that it plays in the liberation of societies. In his own words, “With me, it's never business as usual, it's asking and answering the difficult questions, fun titbits, and enlightening conversations.” Michael sheds light on some of the biggest challenges EdTech faces in Africa, the educational environment in Nigeria specifically, and EdTech’ s massive transformative potential on the continent.

With a global average of 73% of bootcamp graduates finding a job within months of completion, what role might they play in the future of Higher Ed? Join us for our 4th episode and listen to Stacey Ondimu-Kimani share her experience as the former Kenya Country Manager of Moringa School, a multi-disciplinary learning accelerator committed to closing the skills gap in Africa’s job market by providing transformative tech-based learning that enables graduates to compete in the global digital economy. Stacey began her career in software development before delving into organizational leadership, strategy and growth of tech-based business solutions. She was selected as one of Business Daily's Top 40 Under 40 Women in Kenya in 2016, one of the Most Influential Kenyans in 2017 under the Business category and one of the Top 25 Women in Digital in 2019. She is passionate about the impact of tech-based solutions on communities in Africa and has spent the last 10 years leading this work through various tech platforms including Ringier’s eCommerce platform in Kenya, Pulse Live, and Moringa School's Kenya Campus. She believes the future of Africa lies in our ability to collaboratively integrate the African context with advancements in tech to design solutions built to impact the lives of our communities. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edfricast/ Instagram: edfricast

It is generally accepted that by 2035 Africa will have the largest workforce in the world. To support the development of that workforce, the continent is experiencing a wave of privatization, especially in its Higher Education industry. The number of private universities in Africa has grown from 35 in 1969 to 972 in 2015. In EDfricast’s 3rd episode, we speak to special guest Brandon Kirby, Director of Marketing, Sales and Admissions at the Rotterdam School of Management. Brandon is vastly experienced, having occupied a variety of roles across multiple sectors, including the Hospitality, Advertising, and Sports Industries. Brandon enjoys meeting with candidates around the world about their MBA journey. He is a frequent speaker/moderator at various conferences, seminars, and events speaking on topics of Leadership, Entrepreneurial, and Marketing. A graduate of the OneMBA program at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Kenan Flagler Business School, he intimately understands the challenges and rewards of pursuing an MBA degree. Brandon shares with us his thoughts on the privatization of the Higher Education industry in general, given the highly privatized nature of the Graduate management education niche across the globe. Leveraging his experience in Marketing, Sales, and Admissions, he discusses the importance of brand building in a highly homogenous marketplace and shares with us his view on the purpose of Higher Education. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edfricast/ Instagram: edfricast

Great leaders are said to be great learners. In fact, according to the Korn Ferry Institute, Learning Agility is the single best predictor of a leader's success ahead of the usual suspects Education and Intelligence. In this episode, EDfricast hosts Tino and Fola reflect on the role that Learning Agility could play in defining the future of Talent selection and Admissions, especially when dealing with applicants from atypical backgrounds, such as socio-economically disadvantaged households. The conversation is based on empirical research conducted by Fola at ALX. Hence, we reference an article that he published last year which can be found here as well as a white paper that can be shared on request. Conversation Highlights -------------- - Definition - Learning Agility vs Learning Ability - Assessing Learning Agility - Role of Learning Agility in Admissions and Selection - Concerns - Transformative Potential of Learning Agility Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edfricast/ Instagram: edfricast

In EDfricast's premiere episode, Audrey Bracey Deegan shares her thoughts on the future of Higher Education in Africa. Audrey is a Dean Emeritus at the African Leadership College in Mauritius (ALC) and a Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Leadership faculty member. She is a parent and a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience spanning both the private and public sector with a keen interest in Leadership, Education, Entrepreneurship, and Agriculture. She weighs in on the trends affecting Higher Education globally and in Africa specifically, the evolution of the Higher Education landscape, and what she thinks the future purpose of Higher Education should be amongst other things. Website: EDfricast.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edfricast Instagram: @edfricast

Welcome to EDfricast! Listen to the hosts introduce the new podcast. Edfricast is a Deep-Dive into the future and present of EdTech and Higher Education in Africa with the goal to create and curate knowledge through the power of conversations across the continent and beyond.