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Ericsson Launches a Digital Learning Programme for Students
In response to how the global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education and learning around the world, Ericsson has joined the UNESCO-led Global Education Coalition by launching Ericsson Educate – a digital programme delivering online learning content focused on improving digital…
Why Getting Students Online Poses a Major Challenge
The COVID-19 lockdown has forced many schools, colleges and educational institutions to rapidly switch to online learning. Although there are many advanced online learning platforms available, the one critical factor that still remains is reliable connectivity to online learning platforms.…
South African EduTech Supports Online Learning for Students in Rural Communities
Syafunda, an educational platform that provides access to digital content through mobile technology, has received investment funding from SME-enabler Edge Growth which will allow them to scale their platform to meet the surging need for online learning in South Africa.…
COVID-19 Exposes Lack of ICT Policy in Nigeria’s Education System
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragile state of Nigeria’s education system. A system which the Guardian Nigeria describes as “messy,” one that “lacks information and communications technology (ICT) ingredients, leaving the system to churn out half-baked graduates.” They write…
HPE Offers Digital Learning Platform to all South Africans
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that it will give 30 days free access to the company’s Learning-as-a-Service Platform – provided users register before the end of May 2020. Offering around 5000 hours of training across numerous modules, the HPE…
Nedbank to Offer Free Online Education and Skills Based Courses
Nedbank has announced that it is partnering with global educational institution Shaw Academy to offer free online interactive courses to its customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Tweet “@Nedbank has announced that it is partnering with global educational institution Shaw Academy…
8 Virtual Classroom Platforms to Use during the Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has forced millions of people around the globe to work from home due to serious health concerns. Managers are conducting employee training online. Teachers are setting up virtual classrooms for their students. Everyone is searching for the…
MTN Zambia Grants Free Access to e-learning Platforms
MTN Zambia announced that it has made access to online learning platforms free for university students so that they can adapt to learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Tweet “MTN Zambia announced that it has made access to online…
EdTech: Preparing Students for Learning of the Future
Governments around the world have closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the global COVID-19 pandemic. With several school weeks lost, educators are harnessing the power of EdTech to ensure that students can continue their academic programmes as best…
Microsoft Offers Free Teams Training to Educators Across South Africa
Microsoft is joining forces with its partners to give academic institutions in South Africa free half-day training in Teams to help them effectively use the technology and enable more seamless remote learning across the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has proved…
INTERVIEW: Yebo – Africa’s First All-Factual VOD Platform
The new normal of homebound lockdown and isolation is quickly becoming less of a novelty and more like a permanent state. Billions all across the globe have either settled or are settling into life with limited outside contact due to…
Over 245,000 Ghanaians Benefit from MTN’s Free Education Websites
MTN Ghana, as part of its Y’ello Hope package to support the government’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, is providing free Internet connectivity to over 100 educational sites for private and public school students across the country, according…
“Modern-day Gold Rush” for Data Scientists Leads to Innovation in Education
Recent research indicates that demand for data scientists is booming and is only likely to increase in the next decade as companies move towards digital transformation, and big data, machine learning and data analytics become entrenched in businesses globally. An…
UN to Scale COVID-19 Data-lite Mobile Learning Programme Across Africa
Adapt and Thrive, a data-lite, mobile education program that launched this week in South Africa will be scaled across the continent by the United Nations. Developed in a collaboration between Funzi and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, the four-part programme takes…
3 Innovative Opportunities COVID-19 has Created for Tech Companies
The world is reeling from the impact of the novel coronavirus, companies are suffering from cuts in profits and thousands of employees are forced home. However, what seems like a desperate moment in history can actually be turned into a…
Acer Provides E-Learning Tools amid COVID-19 Emergency
Acer for Education, a global division that brings innovative technologies to the schools of tomorrow, announced that it is ready to support local schools, teachers, and students with the resources they need to continue impactful learning during the Coronavirus outbreak.…
