‘We have to grow the local skills base, which is what we are doing with this DOEL internship programme’
Much of the focus is on how technologies will change the world of work and education, but students are just as likely to use them for other objectives. If not regulated they can undermine upward mobility and the academic project
The pandemic has underlined the need for effective research, teaching and learning through virtual platforms regardless of travel restrictions
Like a pen, devices such as iPads are merely a tool. How a child and a teacher use the tool will determine whether learning and understanding takes place
Around 70 school pupils attended the event, which included speakers in what might not be considered conventional tech jobs
The state’s incompetence is hindering connectivity as well as its own developmental goals.
The party has cited "policy incoherence, high staff turnover" and "competing institutions" for its failure to deliver communication infrastructure.
Government’s information and communications technology plans could be doing immense long-term damage to our economy, writes Alistair Fairweather.
Pupils from various schools have told the <i>M&G</i> iPads assist the learning process by making it more interactive.
Governments around the world are addressing the problem, so why isn’t South Africa?
A humble learning software that has been largely unrecognised has more to it than meets the eye, writes <b>Patrick Makkink</b>.
The title of a fascinating Clay Shirky presentation has it that "It’s not information overload, it’s filter failure", writes <b>Cory Doctorow</b>.
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/ 17 February 2009
The African ICT industry has been ”quite sheltered” from the global economic downturn, consultancy Frost & Sullivan said on Tuesday.