Technology will help negotiate post-pandemic learning
Most governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and have mandated that schools and universities introduce distance learning programs. This has been the case in South Africa...
Covid-19 fast tracks ECD practitioner development
The Covid-19 induced lockdown and the need for social distancing have prompted a review of approach in training Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners to include greater use of digital platforms. "As an organisation, we have long held the view that we should...
Telkom unveils online education support
Most classrooms in South Africa have over 50 learners per class with one teacher having to give enough attention to each child. This is impossible in most cases resulting in some children being left behind. 2020 has added additional strain to this already tenuous...
Vuma offers free fibre to schools in Polokwane
Vuma's Fibre to Schools programme - an initiative that aims to provide schools with lightning-fast fibre for free - has officially launched in Polokwane, Limpopo. As part of the initiative, primary and high schools located along Vuma's existing fibre deployment route...
World Youth Skills day highlights importance of skills development
In a rapidly changing world, having transferable and relevant skills is not just valuable, it's imperative. This is true for all people as industries are forced to transform and reinvent themselves, but particularly so for today's youth. By Doug Woolley, MD of Dell...
Nedbank debuts tap on phone
Nedbank has unveiled its new tap-on-phone functionality that allows all merchants and business owners to convert their mobile phones into payment acceptance devices. Tap on phone makes it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to use their compatible...
SAS offers free online learning for African youth
SAS is offering its customised e-learning portal, Software Certified Young Professionals free of charge to any interested student currently enrolled at a university or higher degree-granting institution. Andre Zitzke, SAS manager: global academic programmes, says the...
Plumber training goes digital
SqwidNet has partnered with the Institute of Plumbing South Africa to transform plumber training in the industry. The Digital Plumber Training Program provides 4IR skills to future proof the business of plumbers and drive water-saving behaviour across the country. The...
Reimagine education with smart blended learning solutions
As South Africa emerges from its extended national lockdown in a phased approach, educational institutions across the country are faced with a difficult and complex task. By Jacques du Toit, CEO of Vox There is clearly an urgent need to re-institute onsite teaching...
Do’s and don’ts for virtual graduations
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly thrust us into the future, writes Ghassan Azzi, Africa sales director at Western Digital. Digital technologies have become more entrenched in our daily lives in the past two months than they have over the past two years. If we...
Harness data insights to boost student success
There is an increasing trend towards leveraging data-driven insights into student behaviour to enhance attainment, retention and student well-being, as higher education institutions begin to recognise the key role that learning analytics can play in maximising student...
How remote-enabled higher education can thrive post-Covid
The impact of Covid-19 has affected 1 116 017 South African learners in higher education alone, writes Craig Bramley, lead education technologist at Citrix. One thing is for certain: the fallout from this pandemic will have a lasting impact on the way teaching is...