Articles about Digital education

Digital economy set to accelerate SA’s GDP by R1.34tn

The GSM Association projects SA’s digital economy will near 20% of GDP by 2028, spurred by fintech, e-health and digital education.

IdeaHub in action: Digitalising education journey has begun at Anton Lembede MST Academy in KZN

The academy purchased HUAWEI IdeaHub for its classrooms, signalling the first step towards smart teaching for the academy and others in KZN.

Digital education here to stay, and institutions must adapt

The education sector cannot allow itself to fall back on its old ways post-pandemic, says Dr Stanley Mpofu, CIO of Wits University.

A Lightbulb moment for digital education – how one edtech company learned to scale in the face of unprecedented demand

AWS enables Lightbulb Education to increase its operating efficiencies, reduce costs, improve scaling and provide a decentralised service to its users.

Government looks to the skies to boost digital education

The Department of Higher Education considers space science and Earth observation tech, as it looks for ways to implement its multi-modal and remote learning systems.

Overcoming the educational digital divide during COVID-19

COVID-19 brings into focus the importance of universal broadband in SA so barriers to entry to essential services like digital education are swiftly removed, says David Chen, VP, Huawei Southern Africa Region.

A strategic approach to digital education essential

This will also save schools money in the long run, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings.

Tech doesn't mean innovation

Educational innovation is about pedagogy more than technology, say experts.

Railroad fibre to bring connectivity to schools

The Kolok Education Solution will use existing railroad fibre infrastructure to provide schools across SA with connectivity.

Don't wait for paperless classrooms

Schools can reap the benefits of digital education with even rudimentary technology.

Blended learning 'becoming the norm'

Using the Internet to facilitate distance education and secure qualifications will emerge as a top socio-economic trend in 2013, says iLearn.