Social media to overcome digital skills gap

With 13-million South Africans on Facebook, 2,68-million on Instagram and 7,4-million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. “It’s not just about ‘doing’ social...

Equal educational opportunities for all

Digital transformation is transforming every industry and sector including education enabling educational institutions to use modern tools for a more collaborative and engaging classroom experience. This transformation is also helping schools employ technology to...

Digital personas integral to teaching — WASPA

South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) recently helped equip a group of local teachers with the skills they need to create, safeguard and develop their digital personas. A digital persona is the personality one projects...

Should digital literacy be part of general literacy?

Digital literacy should be part of general literacy along with numeric and language literacy. This was the general consensus by panel members at a recent Human Resources (HR) influencer session looking at the impact of digital literacy on the workforce. Hosted by...

Microsoft empowers educators to transform learning in SA

Microsoft South Africa is hosting the Africa Educator Exchange Forum on 29 May and 30 May at its headquarters in Bryanston. Over the course of the two-day forum, 52 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) will participate in problem-based learning activities,...

Driving locally relevant and digital education in SA

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...