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Connected learning improves maths results for South African learners
Poor internet connectivity and a lack of technology devices didn’t stop nearly 30 South African students in the Limpopo village of Gija-Mhandzeni, from using an online platform to sharpen their maths skills. The exercise proved that rural schools – even…
The next wave of technology is finding its way to the classroom
Imagine you are a high school learner struggling with the textbook in front of you. You point your smartphone and ta-da – a video pops up on screen. Sound too good to be true? This type of technology – called…
Tertiary students to benefit from Microsoft and Dell partnership
Dell Technologies and Microsoft Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding with Jamii Bora Bank Limited (JBBL) to supply 30 000 tertiary students with laptops in Kenya. The partnership, initiated by JBBL’s leasing subsidiary, Jamii Bora Leasing Limited, allows Dell…
Microsoft Classroom of the Future Opens at the Cape Town Science Centre
Together in partnership, Microsoft South Africa and the Cape Town Science Centre on Friday 24th March unveiled the Microsoft Classroom of the Future, in Cape Town. The opening included an exhibition that showcased the latest and greatest educational tools available…
Why practical skills training should be a strategic imperative for SA’s IT leaders
In a business environment that is now largely driven by innovative IT and software, there is massive demand for skilled and highly trained IT professionals. Sadly, as has been well documented, there is an increasingly dire shortage of these individuals…
Google trains 1 million Africans in digital skills in less than a year
Google has announced today that the 1 million milestone in its Digital Skills programme has been reached. The company had on 16 April last year committed to training 1 million Africans on digital skills within a year. Google reached its…
Vodafone Zambia to offer 100% wifi bonuses to universities
As Zambia commemorated international Youth day on 12 March, Vodafone Zambia Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lars Stork stressed the important role education plays in equipping young people with the tools they need to flourish in an increasingly digital society. “A…
Video platform allows learners to access education offline
Grades 8 and 9 in South Africa can turn their cell-phone into an experienced and engaging teacher for every lesson they will need in key subjects – without internet connectivity or incurring data costs. This innovation, known as “Subject Maps”,…
Online University launches mobile App
In an increasingly digital world, more and more of our time is spent online. The internet provides a wide range of information and possibilities, but it may also create difficulties, especially with regard to filtering out key information from websites.…
UNICAF introduces mobile app for programmes
In an increasingly digital world, more and more of our time is spent online. The internet provides a wide range of information and possibilities, but it may also create difficulties, especially with regard to filtering out key information from websites.…
Does Gordhan’s New Budget Equal More Tech for Young Learners?
Education technology can boost learner performance but there’s plenty of debate about how soon it should be used and then… how much. In his recent budget speech, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving education – stating…
Interview: IBM’s Hamilton Ratshefola talks Digital Nation Africa
An event recently held at the Turbine Hall in Newtown Johannesburg, saw the official launch of IBM’s Digital Nation initiative- an initiative aimed at increasing digital literacy in Africa . According to the technology giant, the launch of this skills…
Unicaf University partners with eLearnAfrica
Unicaf University has announced that its programmes will be available on eLearnAfrica.com, thereby extending further the University’s reach throughout the continent. This co-operation proves the reputation Unicaf University enjoys as a centre of educational excellence in the region. eLearnAfrica.com is…
Mwabu is Gold sponsor of Education Innovation Summit 2017
The Education Innovation Summit, taking place in Johannesburg on 31 May 2017, is pleased to announce Mwabu as a Gold sponsor. Under the theme “Transforming Education With Technology” the event will be interactive with roundtable discussions and case studies from leading education…
IBM invests $70 million to bring digital skills for African youth
IBM is investing $70 million in building digital, cloud and cognitive IT skills to help support a 21st century workforce in Africa. The initiative, “IBM Digital – Nation Africa,” aims to equip 25 million people with IT skills over the…
Vodacom, Kaduna State partner to launch ICT development initiative in Nigeria
Vodacom has announced that they will be working with Kaduna State in Nigeria to launch an ICT for development initiative. The project will support mass service delivery in healthcare, education and agriculture through the deployment of tailored ICT solutions to promote…
