The future of education for SA’s youth
The future of education for South Africa's youth does not only lie in going to university as soon as they finish school, or in going to university at all. The historical emphasis on university as the only viable option to gain adequate qualifications has led to many...
STEM Hackathon helps prepare township learners for 4IR
Accenture hosted this weekend the STEM Hackathon for learners from Alexandra, Diepsloot and Olievenhoutbosch this weekend, enabling them to visualise the data used in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum in a practical manner. The Hackathon...
Tech offers SA students a journey of hope
While improving the local economy is seen as key in enabling South Africa to address the pressing developmental challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, bridging the skills gap will be vital in order ensuring sustainable and accelerated growth. Lenny...
GIBS launches a new era of online learning
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the University of Pretoria's business school, has announced the launch of a new digital course that will combine many of the benefits of the methodologies of on-campus executive education with the power and flexibility...
Liberty, Mindset Network launch Maths and Science app
Liberty has partnered with the Mindset Network to deliver Maths and Physical Science education to learners across South Africa using a mobile app - TenFold Education. The app is available for download on Android and iOS and Android smartphones. It offers educational...
In2IT bolsters education
The upcoming Youth Day on 17 June is a stark reminder of the importance and role that young South African's play in our economy and future. However, a great concern is the increase in university and school violence, including stabbings, assaults and sexual assaults,...
The Learning Resource: The Graphic Designer
Gorgeous visuals, stunning product design, artistic images – these are all thanks to the creative talents of the graphic designer. A graphic designer is so much more than just someone who uses digital tools to create beautiful pictures. They are critical to the...
E-learning summit examines 4IR in education
The 4th Annual E-Learning Summit will take on 12 June 2019 at The Venue, Hemmingways in East London. Organised by Imbizo Events, the summit, in its fourth-year running will see government stakeholders, corporates, entrepreneurs, IT enthusiasts, schoolteachers and...
Institutions must seek to better understand the youth
Pearson Institute of Higher Education will host a variety of youth skills development initiatives during Youth Month. According to Dr Nhlanhla Thwala, academic director at Pearson Institute of Higher Education, as a general trend, the institution is focusing on better...
Tech in education helps promote a successful SA
Education is critical to moving South Africa forward. It can help to solve skills gaps and contribute towards decreasing unemployment and poverty, and growing GDP. Technology is a central enabler in this context, and can improve access to quality of and engagement...
Visual storytelling is a powerful learning tool
Visual storytelling is fundamental to the human experience, and one of our oldest forms of expression. From using fire to animate cave art, to Greek theatre, film, and television, we've adapted the principle to every new technology available to us. By Glenn Gillis,...
Looking to study this year? Here’s how …
A recent Capitec Bank Twitter survey showed that 21% of respondents name furthering their education as a 2019 goal. However, how do adult learners overcome the obstacles, such as the additional time and money needed to further education? Online courses offer a number...