University of Pretoria launches Virtual Campus
Prospective students who are interested in the University of Pretoria's academic offerings can now take a virtual tour of the campuses from the comfort of their homes. The university has launched a Virtual Campus platform on its website, whereby prospective students,...
The benefits of skills demand forecasting
South African youth can benefit from skills forecasting and scenario planning to better prepare for the future and the world of work. This is according to Applied Development Research Solutions (ADRS) Global, an economic modelling research company whose Linked...
Limpopo learners wired for maths, science
Two Limpopo schools joined a virtual network of high-quality mathematics and science teaching when they were added to the highly acclaimed Ligbron e-learning system today - thanks to Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA). Pupils at Gerson Ntjie and Masobe high...
Acer launches new school programme
Acer has introduced a new school programme to select and support schools that have embraced Acer technology to try out and implement new teaching and learning environments. The Acer Innovative School programme allows teachers to be part of a social network aimed at...
Acer leads in education
According to the FutureSource Report released in Q1 of 2018, Acer is the number one education supplier for CY2017 and the top education vendor in Q4 2017 in South Africa with its TravelMate B118 device. This device is one of the hero devices in Acer's product line...
Gemalto, Casio bring education into the 21st century
Gemalto has partnered with Casio, a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics products and business equipment solutions, to enable Casio to bring digital education into the classroom and beyond. The move will help Casio continue its leadership in classroom...
Sizwe’s Green Smart Centre powers education
Education is key to economic growth and a country's economic performance is directly linked to the skills of its workforce and the quality of its education system. Skills shortages and challenges in delivering quality education in rural areas in South Africa stresses...
Enter now for Applications Olympiad
James Selby was a DJ while still at school, and the only learner in South Africa to get 100% in the Applications Olympiad first round in 2016. Selby went on to achieve a silver medal in the finals. When asked recently what he would say to learners about the benefit of...
SAP, UCT drive innovation, co-operation
By 2020, nearly half of the total workforce will be made up of Millennials, the young, connected and tech-savvy demographic born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. Despite this, the latest PwC CEO survey found that one of the biggest challenges for...
IFC launches employability advisory program
In many emerging markets, unemployment rates for tertiary education graduates can be as high as 30%, a result of mismatches in skills offered by education institutions and job market needs. The IFC Employability Tool will help institutions to provide better...
Acer unveils Chromebook Tab 10,
Acer today launched the first education tablet running Chrome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 (D651N). The new Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is designed for Acer's education customers and will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning by bringing the speed,...
SA is ready for digitalisation
Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Digitalisation is a concept whose time has come - and everyone has the opportunity to reap its benefits. Doug Woolley, GM of Dell EMC South Africa, points out that digital transformation is a journey. "It's about automating...