May 5, 2017
While South Africa has made strides in providing access to education, Pearson’s global CEO John Fallon says there is more to be done. Fallon was recently in South Africa for Pearson’s graduate ceremonies. Harnessing the emerging talent that the South African youth...
Apr 20, 2017
Learning through virtual and augmented reality is the wave of the future, says Nirvani Dhevcharran, technology executive director of Pearson South Africa. Imagine you are a high school learner struggling with the textbook in front of you. You point your smartphone and...
Mar 22, 2017
Like the humble spreadsheet before it, the Internet is one of the most transformative technologies in history, writes Angela Schaerer, teacher engagement lead for Microsoft South Africa. It functions as the platform through which any sized businesses can market and...
Feb 9, 2017
As tertiary institutions prepare for the commencement of the new academic year, attention shifts to an increasingly digital-savvy student base with changing expectations of how technology is used for learning. This is resulting in the data availability and recovery...
Jan 2, 2017
Factors like increased levels of globalisation have combined with rapid technological development and industry disruption to create an environment whereby individuals with highly sought after skills such as app developers, are able to create their own businesses or...
Dec 21, 2016
Just two months after going live, Africa’s pioneering online education portal and mobile application is boasting over 385 000 visitors, searching for trusted, professional courses, programs and degrees. Across Africa, educational infrastructure cannot meet the current...
