Printed educational matter still beneficial

Let’s face it: despite years of talk around the paperless environment, printed material is still very much in circulation and, within the higher education sector in particular, still has its benefits. So says Océ South Africa MD, Dave Clark, who believes that the...

Will the next Einstein come from Africa?

South Africa is calling for improvements in education, especially in the fields of mathematics, science and technology, says Eskom group executive of Sustainability, Dr Steve Lennon.  At the same time, the global economy is under enormous pressure which is forcing...

WiFi gives education a boost

As the only pure WiFi player in the industry, Ruckus Wireless is making strides in the education industry – providing WiFi access to hungry students across Africa. “Schools and universities everywhere are looking beyond the current generation of WiFi technology...

SA’s education system in 2013

There is a general lack of understanding about the merits, as well as the pedagogic use of technology in education. While South Africa has an advocacy programme, there is still a lot more work to be done in this area.  Kobus van Wyk, head of E-learning at Mustek, the...