Telkom partners with Mpumalanga DoE
Telkom has partnered with the Mpumalanga Department of Education as a mobile connectivity partner as the province launched its e-learning programme that will digitally equip Grade 12 learners and teachers by making it easier to access online learning material. The...
Cisco, National Library of SA aim to skill up 1m students
Cisco and the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are launching a series of digital learning hubs across the country. The initiative is part of Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme in South Africa. The participating libraries include those in...
Vodacom aims to accelerate digital inclusion with Virtual Classrooms
Vodacom Group, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), has installed its Virtual Classroom Solution at various schools in rural areas across three provinces in the country. A handover ceremony held at the Vodacom Group headquarters in Midrand...
Why e-learning could be key in climate change efforts
There can no longer be any question that the world is in a race against time as far as climate change is concerned. While the outcomes of the COP26 summit in Glasgow last year were promising, with 151 countries pledging to submit new climate plans to cut emissions by...
Tech becomes competitive advantage for schools
Technology is constantly evolving and students expect more from their educational experiences. Investing in digital technology certainly gives schools a competitive advantage and appeals to the younger generation, especially now that distance and blended learning have...
The delivery of focused, practical education is vital for Africa
As Africa gets increasingly swept into the tsunami of global digital transformation, it is facing a reality in which technology is accelerating faster than organisations and people. Traditional work patterns are falling away, and an economy driven by projects is...
Education trends to expect in 2022 and beyond
Despite the challenges, we saw institutions like SACAI (the distance learning examination board) announce record matric results for 2021. By Louise Schoonwinkel, MD of Optimi Home Many learners are still on track and are progressing with their educational careers...
The delivery of focused, practical education is vital for Africa
As Africa gets increasingly swept into the tsunami of global digital transformation, it is facing a reality in which technology is accelerating faster than organisations and people. Traditional work patterns are falling away, and an economy driven by projects is...
Technology remains key to supporting education
Learners have experienced first-hand the progress that can be made with the right digital tools in place. In classrooms and lecture halls, lessons have increasingly been complemented by digital tools and platforms. Technology can and must be used to provide...
New platform connects communities to local schools
Ratings For Schools is a new nationwide school finding platform that offers parents, students, and educators the opportunity to find schools based on their individual needs. The goal is to assist parents across the country by making the process of finding the right...
UNESCO recognises DHET and Cisco Networking Academy 4IR skills partnership
UNESCO-UNEVOC has recognised the TVET colleges partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Cisco Networking Academy as a global best practice. The partnership is designed to align Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...
The greatest barrier to education
More than 70% of disadvantaged students lost learning due to limited or no access to digital devices, this is according to a report by Oxford University Press (OUP) titled Education: the journey towards a digital revolution, which reflects on how schools can embrace...