Learning Sciences for Innovators - Sustainable EdTech for Africa | Carnegie Mellon University Africa
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Learning Sciences for EdTech in Africa

Learning Sciences for Innovators is a Carnegie Mellon University Africa initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

We help companies in our program refine and scale edtech products using evidence-based methods that support engaging and effective learning experiences. We believe human-centered design combined with the analysis of rich data can iteratively improve learning for all.

 

Download a summary of our program.

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Take Courses

Develop expertise in learning sciences through self-paced certificate courses.

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Engage Experts

Receive mentorship in learning sciences by scheduling time with our team

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Co-Create Research

Access learning sciences research and co-create research opportunities for your own work

We’re hiring!

UX Designer at CMU-Africa (Kigali, Rwanda)

Instructional Designer at CMU (Pittsburgh, PA)

The Learning Sciences Principles Cards are designed to introduce research-backed insights into learning and guide your creative process toward learner-centered and research-backed solutions.

Learn more about this program in “Empowering Futures: How Educational Technology is Revolutionizing Africa’s Learning Landscape”