AI and robotics skills can help children thrive in the digital age

AI and robotics skills can help children thrive in the digital age

With companies placing increasing importance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data skills, schools should be incorporating subjects like AI and robotics to help pupils master them early on. The full-scale implementation of the Department of Basic...

A leap forward for e-learning

Groundbreaking trends that emerged in the learning and development space in 2023 are expected to intensify this year as organisations realign systems to ensure future readiness. The push to include artificial intelligence (AI) tools like audio and visual generation in...

Internet access shouldn’t impede equitable education

Although 12,8-million South Africans still lack internet access, and mobile data costs remain prohibitively high, these obstacles shouldn’t restrict learners from accessing basic education online. This is according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA, who says that...

How the digital revolution is impacting the way we study

The landscape of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless advances in technology. Educational technology, often referred to as edtech, has become a powerful force reshaping traditional approaches to teaching and learning in...

Godongwana must address lack of education investment

Essential to a functioning South African economy, is a functioning South African education system. This is a key takeaway from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2024 Budget Speech, according to Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of IDEA. The Finance Minister allocated...