How to revitalise a stagnant education system
In the last century, almost every aspect of our world has changed - except one: classrooms. If you compare a classroom from 1924 with one from today, you'll notice very little difference, writes Shaun Fuchs, founder and CEO of Centennial Schools. This may seem like a...
How people, processes and technology secure matric exams
On Monday 21 October the first papers in this year’s National Senior Certificate, or Matric, exams will be written. As always, exam security is a major concern. It is reassuring that specialist service providers have been entrusted with the secure printing, storing...
Traditional learning methods fall short
South African classrooms today are more diverse than ever before, and the need for personalised learning journeys is greater than ever before. To ensure that each student reaches their full potential within these diverse environments, the adoption of adaptive learning...
Huawei ICT Academy Instructor Summit 2024 accelerates 4IR skills
Huawei welcomed instructors from some of South Africa's top tertiary institutions, leaders from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), as well as its own executives to the company's Johannesburg campus for the Huawei ICT Academy Instructors' Summit...
SA schools fail to prepare learners for an AI future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, including how we teach and learn. Yet, a recent EdWeek study reveals that schools worldwide, including those in South Africa, are lagging. Many are adopting a wait-and-see approach leaving students...
MTN calls for learner device donations
MTN South Africa, together with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has announced the launch of the 'Connecting Every Child' programme, calling on South Africans to join the drive to donate 30 000...
iSchoolAfrica Education Trust celebrates 15 years
iSchoolAfrica has celebrated 15 years of driving educational change across South Africa. Since its inception, iSchoolAfrica has leveraged technology and good educational practices to reduce inequalities, enhance opportunities for exceptional employment, and stimulate...
Coursera celebrates AI Appreciation Day with new courses
In celebration of AI Appreciation Day, Coursera, a global online learning platform, has launched several new initiatives to empower individuals and institutions with GenAI skills. These include a new selection of GenAI-focused content and credentials, enhancements to...
Help your child navigate digital learning
Digital learning has brought hope to young people across the planet, offering an opportunity to grow their skill set, expand their horizons, and gain qualifications in a practical, efficient way. Remote education is a departure from the traditional method of in-person...
The growing role of VR in business and training
Online meetings, hybrid working, an increase in popularity of distance learning and training and online shopping are all a part of our daily lives and, as a result, businesses are looking at ways to still stay connected to employees and customers despite not being in...
Online books aim to making reading fun
The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with its online platform, kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de...
Are there educational benefits to video games?
From problem-solving to strategic thinking, games are helping learners hone crucial skills that translate directly to success. The connection is clear between video gaming and future careers in technology, design, and broadcasting - and educators are finding ways to...