Articles about Technology in education

Edtech and its impact on education

We can invest a lot of hope in technology, but we have to be more critical about how technology changes education, says Torque IT's Kapil Jaggeth.

Technology and education: why outsourcing IT makes sense

Schools of any size and sector can enjoy the benefits of IT just as companies do: without the cost burden, management headaches or legacy.

Tech intervention for rural schools

The Department of Science and Technology steps into the education crisis in rural Eastern Cape with an ambitious new project.

Top Hat turns devices into learning tools

The company is investing in software that transforms the student experience from passive to active and engaging.

Thai schools get 1m tablets

The first batch will be delivered to Grade 1 pupils in July.

MS honours tech-savvy teachers

Teachers from across the country were recognised for using technology in the classroom to encourage learning.

Student tablet ownership on the rise

The number of students who own tablet devices has more than doubled in the past year, according to a study.

AT&T pumps $250m into education

The company's Aspire programme has been relaunched with the aim of addressing dropout rates in the US.

School may lease tablets to students

A Scottish primary school is considering leasing tablets at a once-off or weekly cost, over a three-year period.

Online education sky rockets

A recent study revealed that more than six million students opt to include online classes into their schedules.

iPads to boost education in Zim

The government has entered a joint venture with Apple to distribute solar-powered iPads to rural schools.

Of humanoid robots and futuristic classrooms

Aldebaran Robotics and Intel showcase the power of humanoid NAO robots in the teaching process in Dubai.