About this Toolkit
The 5Es Toolkit for Policy Makers aims to support the adoption and adaptation of the 5Es research framework to guide evidence-informed decision-making in EdTech procurement. It is tailored for national government officials, international policy-makers, and decision-makers at the institutional or funder levels who play a key role in procuring EdTech solutions.
The toolkit enables stakeholders to develop standardized national procurement frameworks that are aligned with international standards, thereby contributing to a more coherent and evidence-based global EdTech ecosystem.
All toolkit materials and resources are public goods—freely available for use with appropriate attribution. They draw on proven case studies and established practices developed by experienced professional groups and international research consortia.
Scoring rubric
This scoring rubric is adapted from a comprehensive rubric used by validators to help non-researchers (such as policymakers and decision-makers) assess the impact of tools they plan to procure or invest in.
Self-assessment tools
To assess an EdTech product's evidence level, companies can complete a self-assessment for each of the five E’s. The resulting gap analysis highlights strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to support informed decision-making.
Workshop materials
The team at EduEvidence and ICEI has delivered several workshops for decision-makers, policy-makers, and procurement teams on the importance of rigorous evidence in EdTech evaluation, and how to apply the 5Es impact domains in their decision-making.
UNICEF Case studies
UNICEF Office of Innovation is dedicated to promoting technologies good for children’s foundational learning. As part of this effort, UNICEF developed a database of recommended solutions that address early foundational learning (the Learning Cabinet), and support several initiatives designed to scale and evaluate the impact of EdTech tools.