We recently hosted some of the region’s most experienced educators from across Russia, the Middle East, Africa (RMEA) and Turkey at the first Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) in Dubai. Over the three days of the conference we discussed the spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing the region’s educational institutions and recognised the importance for […]
Technology is moving faster than ever, changing all the time. One of the challenges that come with these changes is, how do institutions successfully reach their students. What we do know is students across the globe are all using mobile devices. And they access most of their information via their mobile device. It therefore only […]
“1 in 4 varsity students have been diagnosed with depression.” Parent24, 10 October 2018 “Courts let Rhodes University lecturer off sexual harassment hook” SowetanLIVE, 22 January 2019 “Alarming that safety on campus for students remains elusive.” SowetanLIVE, 11 Feb 2019 “47 rapes on SA campuses last year; varsities to take action.” Independent Online, 14 October […]
As February comes to an end, there is some extent of relief for the staff of administration in Higher Education institutions. Students should, by now, be registered and finding their feet around their new schedules and campus environment. But did registration and all the management processes that go with it, run smoothly? There is no […]
While Turnitin is a familiar anti-plagiarism tool within the tertiary education sector, it also has its role to play within secondary education. Using Turnitin at this level helps to cultivate literacy skills in learners, while providing the necessary tools that support best practice. In essence, Turnitin sets learners up for success in school and beyond. […]
The 1st of December marks the start of a quick countdown to the end of the year. For the Matrics of 2018, it also means the start of a new beginning. As Matric exam papers are being marked, many are waiting for the results to see where the next year will take them. While others […]
Tech partnership engages students into campus life via digital engagement Cape Town, 27 November 2018: Joining hundreds of leading colleges and universities around the world, a new tech partnership will enable higher educational institutions in Africa to consolidate all the institution’s software apps, maps, classes, calendars and learning management systems via a customisable application platform. […]
In 2018 data is worth gold. Data is the key to making informed decisions, instead of going with your gut only, we now have statistics and information that can guide our most important goals and plans for the future. This is especially true for higher education institutions. But data is only valuable when analysed. Otherwise, […]
Cape Town, 05 February 2018 Partnership enables kids to read Staff from Fish Hoek based, Eiffel Corp joined the Nali’ibali national storytelling network to spark potential through storytelling and reading in Masiphumelele last week. Literacy skills are a strong predictor of future academic success in all subjects and children who regularly read and hear […]
Digital learning and technology critical as students queue for higher education Cape Town, 23 January 2018: In light of the free higher education pronouncement by the President, universities will have to innovate quickly to address the vast numbers that will seek to respond to the opportunity. This is especially poignant in the South African context […]
