Judging Process

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OUR process

For judging

The judging process for the Global EdTech Prize applications has been carefully designed to ensure a comprehensive and independent assessment of all submissions.

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THE JOURNEY:

From applicant to winner

Timeline infographic detailing key dates for EdTech competition, including application opening, shortlist announcement, and winner announcement at the World Schools Summit.

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JUDGING CRITERIA

All categories are judged using these criteria

PURPOSE:

What is the central motivation behind an EdTech product or tool? What challenge was it created to solve? An effective EdTech solution addresses a specific problem (or pain point) in education, rooted in context and informed by research, ensuring relevance and alignment with the actual needs of users. Identifying a pain point is crucial for innovations to be sustainable and impactful.

Quality and impact:

Does the EdTech solution effectively achieve its intended outcomes? Does it solve the challenge initially identified? What impact has it had on education? Evidence of success should be based on quantitative and qualitative data demonstrating positive educational outcomes, using specific metrics to show if the solution works effectively. Additionally, it's crucial to have impact stories that illustrate how the solution has influenced the educational landscape.

Innovativeness:

How new and innovative is the solution to the challenge identified? Is it a unique tool on the market? Does it do something its competitors aren’t? Was it the first that others are now emulating?

Scalability:

If the EdTech solution is effective, can it then be scaled to maximise its impact? This criterion assesses how easily a solution can be implemented and replicated, taking into account its per-student cost, technical and logistical requirements, and overall feasibility, amongst other factors.

OUR process

For selection

Phase 1: Application review - Narrowing down the Top 10 shortlists

Applications are first assessed for eligibility and evaluated based on the judging criteria. A Screening Committee convened by T4 Education then selects the Top 10 shortlists in each category (Non-Profit, Start-Up, and Major).

Phase 2: Judging at World Schools Summit - From Top 10 to Top 3 finalists

The Top 10 shortlisted entrants in each category will present their EdTech solution at the World Schools Summit, hosted by T4 Education, to investors and policymakers. The Expert Panel will evaluate them based on the judging criteria. Solutions with demonstrated effectiveness and adaptability will have a stronger chance of securing investment and policy support. The Top 3 finalists from each category will be selected.

Phase 3: Educators select winners

In the final phase, the Top 3 finalists for each category present before the audience of educators at the World Schools Summit, who will vote to determine the winners based on real-world impact and practical relevance. This educator-led approach ensures that the chosen EdTech solutions are valuable, user-centered, and directly beneficial to teaching and learning.

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