Global Learning Case Competition

GLCC 2025 has successfully concluded.
Thank you to all participants!

We’re thrilled to introduce the winning teams of GLCC 2025!

Check out the questions and winners from the 2025 competition for inspiration and insights!

Question:

How can education gaps be bridged globally using digital tools (such as Al-driven platforms or SMS-based tools for areas with limited internet access) and improved education accessibility?

Sub questions:

1.Does the solution address the challenges faced by the disadvantaged groups in education?

2.How can the solutions be tailored to serve people’s unique needs from underserved communities across different regions?

3.Is the solution accessible and practical for educators? How can the solution equip educators to maximize its impact?

4.Is the solution cost-efficient and sustainable in the long run?

5.What metrics can be used to evaluate the solution’s effectiveness in improving education accessibility?

2025 Winning Teams

2nd Place

Team 9

Higher Education in Rehabilitating War Zones

Haridos Sreelakshmi
Katyayani Bhada
Thomas Teale
Thuan Thanh Truong


1st Place

Team 32

Making Education Accessible with AI: Mentee
Alsu Rashid
Ronaish Arshad
Albina Turakpayeva
Xuzhi Liu

3rd Place

Team 28

Signmate: A World Without Barriers for Deaf and Mute People
Dam Thi Xuan Giao
Hoang Phuong Anh
Nguyen Quynh Lam
Phan Nu Quynh Huong

People’s Choice Winning Team

Team 15 Read with Me: Enhancing Literacy and Digital Equity Through AI and Representation
Darlene Llanez
Kareesmaa Sathuluri
Kristen Tang
Terriesha Greene-Stevenson

2025 Winning Solution:

1st Place

Making Education Accessible with AI: Mentee

Schedule for GLCC 2025

9:30AM EST Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:45AM ESTSchedule Overview and Program Introduction
10:00AM ESTKeynote Address by Dr. Jude Kong, Assistant Professor, School of Public Health, University of Toronto
10:45AM ESTBREAK
11:00AM ESTAnnouncement of Questions and Preparation Guidelines
11:30AM ESTTeam Breakout & Begin Solution Work 
3PM ESTDeadline to Report to Your Team
9AM – 11AMMicro Lab Session from InnovED, University of Toronto
11AM-4PMStructured Check-ins with GLCC Advisors 
Ongoing Solution Work in Teams
10AM EST      Solution Presentations Submission (max. 5 mins each) 
10AM – 4PM ESTJudging in Progress
4PM ESTWinners Announced!