Amazon opens first African Think Big Space in Cape Town
Amazon has launched its first Think Big Space on the African continent at its Cape Town headquarters, expanding its global network of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through a partnership with non-profit organisation Tangible Africa, the...
Technology could transform mother tongue education
Despite South Africa’s constitutional right to education in one’s preferred language, children not learning in their mother tongue continue to underperform when compared to those who do. With R99-million earmarked to support the expansion of mother tongue instruction...
MUT has the annual Teaching with Technology Summit
As higher education institutions globally adopt blended and online learning, the need for capacity-building and collaboration has never been greater. The Mangosutho University of Technology’s Teaching and Learning Development Centre (TLDC) will once again have its...
An integrated approach to project management
UJ’s journey toward a unified project management approach began with the vision of Dr Mpoti Ralephata, chief operating officer, who sought to standardise project management practices across his domain within the university. This constitutes six departments, namely:...
School-level maths and science excellence key to personal, economic growth
The 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science test – in which South Africa placed last in both categories – highlights a glaring gap in our educational environment, writes Dr Adele Cheddie, physical science teacher at Centennial Schools Sandton. With fewer...
We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech
The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...
Acer demos solutions at Schoolscape 2025
Acer Africa is participating in Schoolscape 2025, where it will be showcasing its latest range of innovative educational technology at all three Schoolscape events: Cape Town: Thursday,27 February, 08:00-15:40, Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch Gauteng:...
Bringing SA teachers to the edge of AI
The role of teachers has been inextricably linked to societal progress, with technological advancements often serving as catalysts for educational transformation. By Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP Southern Africa From the advent of the printing press to the introduction of...
Acer unveils TravelMate laptops for education
Acer has announced the new Acer TravelMate B5 14, TravelMate B3 11, and the convertible TravelMate Spin 12, all featuring advanced technology, rugged designs, and reliable features to support students in both in-class and hybrid learning environments. The devices are...
Acer debuts durable Chromebooks for education market
Acer has expanded its line of Chromebook offerings for education with three new laptops plus one tablet model, all with brand new features to enhance reliability, versatility, and total cost of ownership, alongside performance technology to positively impact the...
Closing SA’s education gaps with AI
AI is expanding quickly in South Africa, with some industries moving faster than others, leaving sectors like education behind. Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility looks at how the country’s education sector can quickly adopt AI to solve...
E-learning learnings to take into 2025
Ninety percent of organisations are concerned about employee retention and use corporate learning as an effective retention strategy, according to the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report (LWLR) 2024. Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy, explains how organisations...