How Amazing Learning Moments Shape Child-Centred EdTech

Making digital tools more inclusive by reflecting stories from educators

Think back to when you truly understood something for the first time—that "aha" moment. Classrooms are filled with such powerful experiences. These Amazing Learning Moments are often overlooked in traditional evaluations but can have a lasting impact on a child's future. Researchers at ICEI, in partnership with onebillion and the LEGO Foundation, set out to explore these moments and learn how to design better digital learning tools that engage children through meaningful activities and stories.

The study focused on gathering stories from educators, primarily based in the Global South, to shed light on the diverse and dynamic teaching methods that create amazing learning experiences.

Conducted as an initial pilot, the research aimed to explore how these insights could inspire further studies, shape new educational content, and contribute to the development of the onebillion’s learning software.

For example, many Amazing Learning Moments aligned with challenge-based learning, a powerful strategy that encourages students to push their abilities through structured challenges. Student-directed learning, where learners take charge of their education, also emerged as an effective approach, fostering autonomy and deeper engagement.

Read more about this research in the latest ICEI’s blog.