Should digital literacy be part of general literacy?
Digital literacy should be part of general literacy along with numeric and language literacy. This was the general consensus by panel members at a recent Human Resources (HR) influencer session looking at the impact of digital literacy on the workforce. Hosted by...
Microsoft empowers educators to transform learning in SA
Microsoft South Africa is hosting the Africa Educator Exchange Forum on 29 May and 30 May at its headquarters in Bryanston. Over the course of the two-day forum, 52 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) will participate in problem-based learning activities,...
SUSE Academic Program open to students
SUSE is opening the door to the world of open source software for students around the globe through the new SUSE Academic Program. SUSE is sharing no- or low-cost open source software, training curriculum, tools and support to help schools, universities, teaching...
Driving locally relevant and digital education in SA
While South Africa has made strides in providing access to education, Pearson’s global CEO John Fallon says there is more to be done. Fallon was recently in South Africa for Pearson’s graduate ceremonies. Harnessing the emerging talent that the South African youth...
Arduino Education Kit aids technology learning
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has announced the availability of the Arduino CTC 101 Education Kit, which is a complete e-learning platform enabling young students to learn the fundamentals of electronics,...
First massive free learning platform turns 10
Alison, the free online learning pioneer has launched a new mobile-friendly, personalised platform design, enhancing user experience and strengthening learner engagement. Founded 10 years ago today, Irish-based Alison is one of the world's largest free education and...
New technology finds its way to the classroom
Learning through virtual and augmented reality is the wave of the future, says Nirvani Dhevcharran, technology executive director of Pearson South Africa. Imagine you are a high school learner struggling with the textbook in front of you. You point your smartphone and...
Partnership benefits residents in Alexander and Mfuleni
More than 7 000 learners benefitted from the partnership between NGO Afrika Tikkun, Workonline Communications - a wholesale provider of IP transit and carrier services across Africa - and its partners. The partnership, which was announced in August 2016 to address the...
Kyocera’s Teaching Assistant BLI award
Kyocera's Teaching Assistant, a software application for automated printing and grading of multiple-choice exams, has been recognised as an Outstanding Education Solution by Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI). Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa's Teaching Assistant...
Online model multiplies maths results for Limpopo learners
An online mathematics club in the heart of rural Limpopo started by a business student is showing that even the poorest communities can find ways to leverage technology for learning. Poor internet connectivity and a lack of fancy devices didn't stop nearly 30 students...
Microsoft SA unveils the Microsoft Classroom of the Future
Microsoft South Africa in partnership with the Cape Town Science Centre have launched the Microsoft Classroom of the Future, an exhibition that showcases the latest and greatest educational tools available to teachers today. This interactive showcase at the Cape Town...
Samsung powers Motswatemeng High School
Samsung Electronics South Africa has enabled more than 400 learners from the Motswatemeng High School in Moretele, North West, to power-up and join the global digital disruption revolution with the installation of the state of the art Solar Powered Internet School...