Excited To Announce Our Second Cohort of 2025 Interns!
The International Centre for EdTech Impact has a well-established tradition of nurturing the next generation of EdTech researchers. Through our internship programme, students have the opportunity to work closely with EdTech companies and international organisations, gaining practical, real-world experience in the field.
Our core focus lies in bridging learning sciences with educational technology, an area where we share a strong commitment with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This collaboration is particularly aligned with UNC-Chapel Hill’s MEITE program—Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship—a professional graduate programme designed for individuals aiming to build impactful careers in the EdTech industry.
This year, we are delighted to welcome interns from the MEITE program Kayla Allen and Amber Washington and Jamie Elsner, who is in UNC's PhD program and a teaching assistant for the MEITE program.
Their knowledge and expertise in EdTech will undoubtedly play a valuable role in advancing impact across the sector.
We're thrilled to have them on board—check out their statements below to see what they're most excited about as they join us!
“I am interested in the ways that we can bring evidence-based practices from educational research to EdTech companies. As a PhD student in learning sciences, I have been striving to reduce the research-classroom gap. One way to accomplish this goal is to work with EdTech companies to develop tools based on research which can support student learning and engagement in classrooms. ”
“I’m an educational designer and researcher passionate about how immersive technologies can deepen learning and support well-being. My work explores how embodiment, interactivity, and visual storytelling can enhance cognition—especially in STEM education and social-emotional learning contexts. I design engaging learning experiences using tools like VR, animation, and game-based environments to make complex concepts feel intuitive and personal. Rooted in the learning sciences, I’m driven by the belief that when students can feel and manipulate ideas, they don’t just understand—they remember, apply, and grow.”
“Hi everyone! My name is Kayla Allen and I am a graduate student at UNC studying education technology. I am excited to participate in this internship program!”
