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Across Sub‑Saharan Africa, teachers and teacher educators are using technology in creative and practical ways to support learning, often in challenging, low resource environments. From WhatsApp‑based lessons and community‑run ICT clubs to inclusive tools that support visually impaired and hearing‑impaired learners, these stories highlight innovation, resilience and a commitment to learner progress.

Teaching and learning with technology in Sub‑Saharan Africa: Case studies of practice brings together 20 examples from teachers across the region. Drawn from 119 submissions across 20 countries, the case studies offer insight into how teachers are adapting tools, addressing barriers, and creating meaningful learning experiences for their students.

This publication is designed for:

  • classroom teachers
  • teacher educators and trainers
  • education leaders and policymakers
  • organisations working in EdTech, inclusion or digital learning
  • anyone interested in practical and scalable models of technology use in education

What you’ll find inside

  • Real stories of practice from classrooms and training centres across Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Examples of low‑bandwidth and mobile‑first approaches that work
  • Practical ideas for extending learning beyond the classroom
  • Approaches that support inclusivity for visually and hearing‑impaired learners
  • Strategies for building digital literacy and confidence in low‑resource contexts
  • Teacher‑led innovations using AI, messaging apps and offline platforms
  • Key insights and takeaways for programme design and policy development

Explore these ten teaching tips, inspired by the publication. 

Each tip is grounded in real classrooms, developed by teachers and teacher educators working across diverse contexts in the region. 

Whether you teach learners or support teachers, these ideas will help you plan, organise and lead learning with more confidence, even in low‑resource environments.