Building a Custom EdTech Solution

This immersive, hands-on workshop equips educators, instructional designers, and administrators with the skills to develop custom EdTech solutions that address specific institutional needs. Participants will explore the entire development process, from identifying core challenges and designing user-centred solutions to implementing and scaling for lasting impact. Through guided activities, collaborative brainstorming, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain insights into effective design, development strategies, and evaluation methods. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a project plan for a custom EdTech solution tailored to your institution’s unique needs, ensuring relevance, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

What you will take away:

• Navigate the EdTech development process from concept to launch, gaining insights into effective planning, design, and implementation.
• Master the fundamentals of Design Thinking to ensure your solution meets real user needs and prioritises accessibility and inclusivity.
• Develop a strategic project plan that addresses resource allocation, potential challenges, and metrics for long-term success.
• Learn strategies for sustainable scaling, including maintenance, updates, and expanding your solution to wider audiences.
• Collaborate with peers to ideate, prototype, and refine solutions that address specific needs in your institution.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge

• Understand each stage of EdTech solution development, from identifying needs and designing user-centred prototypes to testing, implementing, and evaluating.
• Learn about different approaches to developing EdTech solutions, including in-house development, outsourcing, and utilising existing platforms.
• Gain insights into the technical and pedagogical aspects of building an EdTech solution.
• Develop an understanding of how to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of a custom EdTech solution.

Skills

• Gain skills in applying Design Thinking principles to conceptualise and prototype solutions that are accessible and user-friendly.
• Develop a strategic plan for EdTech implementation, including budget management, resource allocation, and impact evaluation.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and pedagogical teams, ensuring your solution is both technically sound and educationally relevant.
• Create a sustainability roadmap to ensure your EdTech solution evolves and adapts to meet long-term needs.

Target Audience: Teachers, Key Personnel, School Leaders, instructional designers, and administrators/executives from all levels of education. No prior AI experience is required. This workshop is suitable for educators across all levels of experience, whether you're completely new to AI or looking to enhance your existing knowledge.