Capacity Building | Future Skilling | Thought Leadership
Q3 and Q4 Updates
Sharing Education Programs’ News and Stories from across Commercial Markets
Introduction
As we close out HP’s FY’24 it gives me great joy in seeing our Education programs proliferate across our commercial markets; from HP IDEA's launch across 25 cities in India to having the Director General of MOE Indonesia participate in our HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship program and, from Brazil becoming the country with the fifth highest number of enrolments in the world on HP Gaming Garage’s GenAI course to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of ICT according micro degree status to HP GG courses, we have had fabulous stories of growth and engagement across the globe.
And as we begin to ride the wave of AI, am pleased to share that we have 3 new AI related offerings in the Edu space too – HP READ supports teachers in improving foundational literacy in the classrooms by using AI tools, HP AI Teacher Academy from our Edu GBU skills teachers on adopting AI in the classroom, and the ‘Mastering GenAI in Game Development’ course, part of the HP Gaming Garage program, skills students on the latest game design and programming toolkit. Alongside our existing LMS platform, HP Classeasy, which incorporates AI to understand student preferences and curates customized learning pathways, we are able to assist educational institutes in all the main areas of AI adoption – enabling adaptive learning, lightening administrative tasks, automating grading and assessments, and providing students access to data and information at scale.
Our education programs enable us to create a virtuous loop of impact across 4 quadrants - Advocacy, Engagement, Digital Equity, and Commercial influence. It allows our sales leaders to curate social capital, increase our reach, contribute to our sustainability agenda, and support our market growth objectives.
We are on the cusp of the phygital era, and if we want to see ourselves playing a key role in the Future of Work, we have to support and drive the Future of Education too.
Best,
Mayank Dhingra
Director - Education Strategy
At a Glance
HP IDEA
Launches
Ethiopia
HP IDEA program launches in Ethiopia to support the digital upskilling of teachers and in alignment with the national strategic plans, ‘Digital Ethiopia 2025’ and ‘Digital Strategy Country Action Plan’ (DSCAP), which aim to harness technology to elevate educational quality and accessibility in one of the most populous countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ethiopia marks our 35th HP IDEA cohort, a milestone achievement that expands the program's reach to 25 countries!
Ukraine
In May, HP IDEA Ukraine launched its second cohort, further advancing the program's success with the support of Dr. Oleksandr Elkin, Chairman of the Board of EdCamp Ukraine NGO; Dr. Stella Shapoval, Head of International Cooperation Protocol at the Ministry of Education & Science; and Roksolana Shvadchak, Director General of the Directorate of Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Education and Science.
The program continues to include Social-Emotional Learning modules to support teachers and students through these challenging times.
Graduation
Angola
The first cohort of HP IDEA Fellows in Angola graduated in July at a celebratory in-person ceremony presided over by the Hon. Minister of Education, Ms. Lulsa Maria Grilo, and HP represented by Miguel Angelo Pinheiro. The event was covered by the national news channel and Ms. Luisa Maria Grilo spoke about how digitization of education is a challenge in Angola and how HP is helping to bridge the gap.
Poland
The first cohort of HP IDEA Fellows in Poland graduated in a special ceremony attended by Karol Markiewicz, Chief Specialist, Department of Innovation and Development, MOE. One of the standout moments was Headmistress Joanna Rojecka’s testimonial, highlighting how the program reshaped her school’s vision for innovation and digitization.
HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship
Testimonials
Cheers from Gulf Cohort Fellows
The Gulf cohort provided exceptional feedback, highlighting the quality of content and the strength of the diverse network as standout features of the program.
Awards
Recognition
HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship was recognized as 'highly commended' at the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) Awards 2024.
The fellowship brings together education policymakers and senior leaders across the public, private, and academic spheres to deep-dive into the latest EdTech developments.
Residency Week
Fellows convene at iconic Jesus College
During the residency week of the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship, the Asia cohort came together in Cambridge, fostering collaboration and insightful exchanges.
In-person interactions with diplomats, government officials, and education leaders bolstered partnerships and created fresh opportunities for education development.
Graduation
Leaders in EdTech
66 leaders, predominantly from Africa, have successfully completed the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Leadership course which is specifically designed for policymakers and government officials involved in large-scale implementation of education technology solutions.
Participants found the course content highly relevant, giving it an average rating of 4.67 out of 5.
Registration Open
Fellowship expands to Europe & Central Asia
The HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship launched its fourth cohort for leaders in education and policymakers from Central & Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The program takes participants on an approximately six-month journey to support a deeper understanding of EdTech trends, helping formulate effective national scale education policy and, methodologies to build a coalition of change. It also provides networking opportunity with a global alumni community of fellows.
World Education Medals
Finalists
Leading Voices in Education
The World Education Medal honors outstanding education leaders who are transforming education through innovation and inclusivity. This prestigious award event was conducted across three continents.
10 finalists were selected from each continent, resulting in a pool of 30 incredible education leaders representing over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Africa Education Medal Finalists:
Celebrating transformative contributions to education in Africa.
Asia Education Medal Finalists:
Recognizing innovation and dedication in education across Asia.
Latin America Education Medal Finalists:
Honoring impactful educational leadership in Latin America.
Winners
2024 World Education Medallists
In October 2024, the World Education Medals winners—Angeline Murimirwa, Baela Jamil, and Freddy Vega—were recognized for their transformative work in education across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
HP Gaming Garage
Highlights
Global Appeal
HP Gaming Garage has reached 20,000 students across 180+ countries in just 10 months. Offering 4 courses with 82 modules in 12 languages, the academy covers esports management (18 modules), game design (26 modules), game programming (20 modules), and Gen AI in game development (15 modules).
The academy is equipping students with essential skills to lead and innovate in the rapidly growing esports industry.
Microdegree Status
HP Gaming Garage courses have received microdegree credential status in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and were launched as the 'Game Design and Development Program’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Electronic University.
This program offers students a comprehensive foundation in game design and development and aligns with the national gaming strategy under Saudi Vision 2030.
New Course
AI in Gaming
'Generative AI Mastery: Revolutionizing Game Development' is the latest HP Gaming Garage course, equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of Gen AI in creating immersive gaming experiences.
Designed for both seasoned developers and novices, this 15-module course has seen an astonishing number of enrolments from almost 100 countries already, with India, UAE, USA, South Africa and Brazil being the top 5.
Partnerships
HP x GEMS Education
HP and GEMS Education, announced a strategic partnership to create a collaborative framework for HP Gaming Garage and GEMS Esports Academy to support the skilling of GEMS students on Esports Management and Game Development.
Aligned with the UAE strategy to establish the country as a global hub for gaming and esports and, creation of 30,000 jobs in the sector by 2033, the alliance helps prep students for the multi-billion dollars esports industry as well as the adjoining fast growing ICT and Media industries.
HP x Shasha Network
HP formalized a MOU with Shasha Network to activate the HP Gaming Garage courses across Sasha Network schools in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The collaboration aims to help create career opportunities for students across 15 countries with 70 learners enrolled into the first cohort.
Hackathons
GameOn Saudi Arabia
HP Gaming Garage's first GameOn Hackathon in Saudi Arabia showcased impressive talent and creativity. The jury acknowledged the contributions of all teams, with special recognition for the outstanding female participants.
As a further testimony to the quality of the games produced, the winning team was selected by Saudi Telecom to have their game published on the telco's media channel.
GameOn South Africa
HP Gaming Garage’s GameOn Hackathon in South Africa was launched on the country’s Heritage Day, 24th September’24, challenging students to design games that celebrate the rich and diverse culture of South Africa.
The top 10 teams will also have the opportunity to showcase their games in November’24 at the rAge Expo, Africa’s largest gaming event, with three teams emerging as eventual winners.
Gaming Event
Brazil Game Show
HP Gaming Garage courses were showcased at the Brazil Game Show, the largest gaming event in Latin America, with over 400,000 attendees. Nearly 10,000 of them visited the HyperX stand and participated in the activities.
The gaming courses were also featured on HP and HyperX Brazil’s Instagram pages, accelerating enrolments in Brazil on the HP Gaming Garage program and taking the country to 11th spot globally.
Retail Campaigns
Victus Students Special Edition | India
In 2023, India emerged as the biggest gaming market globally with 568 million gamers and a record-breaking 9.5 billion gaming app downloads.
The India retail team aims to capture market share among students aged 18-24 with the new Victus 3050A Student Special Edition. As part of the value proposition, HP Gaming Garage courses are included and showcased on the product page and stickered on the boxes too.
OMEN Retail in-store Execution | UAE
With more than three-quarters of the UAE’s population into gaming, the segment is one of the fastest growing in the country's retail sector.
QR code offering HP Gaming Garage courses is now available on OMEN boxes, sold across major retail stores in the UAE. This approach is driving engagement and differentiation beyond product specifications.
Lab Launches
Indonesia
HP Gaming Garage has successfully launched media/ICT labs in Indonesia, providing device bundles (PC/Laptop + HyperX), furniture, and custom designs.
The labs are now operational at:
Universitas Teknologi Digital Indonesia Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sidoarjo Location: Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia
Installations are also in progress at:
Institute Technology and Business Asia Location: Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Computer Science Polytechnic School Location: Malang, East Java, Indonesia
HP Futures
White Paper Published
The HP Futures white paper was released to a global audience by Enrique Lores and Helena Herrero in Italy this fall. The white paper consists of five reports that explore key issues and provides actionable recommendations.
Developed in partnership with the Global Learning Council and T4 Education, the report features insights from over 100 education and policymaking experts including former heads of state, education ministers, academics, educators, and leaders from NGOs and businesses, from around the world.
Download the report.
HP Classeasy
EduConnect Kenya
EduConnect Nairobi was launched as a collaborative event between HP, Microsoft, Classera and Mwalimu Connect, to discuss 'The Future of Education Technology in Kenyan Schools'.
Over 70 school owners and education stakeholders attended the event and experienced first-hand EdTech solutions such as HP Classeasy.
e-Taleem Pakistan
At the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum 2024, the National e-Taleem portal, powered by HP Classeasy, was launched in the presence of Saudi Investment Minister Mr. Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Falih and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mr. Shehbaz Sharif.
This collaboration is part of Pakistan’s education digitization initiative, utilizing HP Classeasy’s digital tools to enhance learning for students, teachers, and institutions nationwide.
HP READ
Advancing Literacy with AI
The new HP READ program was piloted at Dr. Jurgens High School in South Africa and led to a 12% boost in academic performance and a 51% increase in course passing rates.
These results highlight the effectiveness of AI driven, personalized interventions in helping students achieve better literacy outcomes.
Leadership
TECHx Award
Mayank Dhingra and Peter Oganesean, MD Middle East and East Africa, accepted the 'Technology Award 2024' for Developing Education and Literacy at the TECHx Awards.
With a comprehensive portfolio of education programs - addressing the complete ecosystem of students, educators, policymakers, and thought leaders across the globe – HP is firmly on the path to achieving it's commitment of accelerating digital equity for 150 million people by 2030.
AI in Education
At the Regione Lombardia's education event, Giampiero Savorelli, MD of HP Italy, presented the topic "The Art of Learning - Artificial Intelligence in Teaching" to Ministry of Education officials, university chancellors, and media journalists. He emphasized how the conscious use of AI can enhance teaching and learning, empowering educators and students alike to develop the skills needed for the future.
AI offers a powerful opportunity to transform education and better prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.
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