Laptops better for students

Jun 22, 2015

There is no doubt that technology has changed the way we live – from smart fridges to cloud computing and the Internet of Things, technology permeates every aspect of our lives. It therefore makes sense that educational institutions are evolving to encompass...

Simple skills students need to know

Jun 19, 2015

Education needs a curriculum focussed on skills and ability development necessary to succeed in the information age. It also needs the creation of a knowledge economy by upscaling information and communications technologies in the classroom. These resources have the...

Gr 9 pupil in Applications Olympiad finals

Jun 17, 2015

A Grade 9 learner from the Free State surprised the Applications Olympiad organisers by making it to the finals with 13 matriculants. The Applications Olympiad is aimed at learners who take the subject CAT (Computer Application Technology) – which is offered in Grades 10, 11 and 12 only. Albert Dreyer cannot yet take IT or CAT at school, but he is involved in an enrichment project at the University of the Free State. The project entered him in the Applications Olympiad.

Accounting software has a place in school

Jun 15, 2015

The working world has left the days of manually capturing accounting transactions far behind to take advantage of the flexibility, power and automation of accounting software. Yet many schools have yet to introduce accounting software into the classroom, some for...

Controlling the cyber schoolyard

Jun 9, 2015

Electronic technology has given traditional bullies an expansive platform from which to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person, resulting in serious emotional consequences for children, tweens and teenagers. By definition, according to...