Latest articles on Technology In Schools

Miss Rona’s teaching the 4IR lessons

Coronavirus Colleen Millar - 2 Aug 2020

Schooling is stuck in the 1950s, but technology must be blended with the basics of education

MTN drives launch of award-winning literacy app

Article Advertising Supplement - 11 Oct 2019

It will significantly grow the number of children able to read for meaning

A lot to learn

Article Cayleigh Bright - 21 Sep 2018

Tech innovation has a role to play in a broad range of educational issues, and can help struggling students

The future of ICT is in Gauteng’s classrooms

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 15 Jun 2018

Township schools are benefiting from the Gauteng education department's moves towards e-learning

Technology in the classroom is key to collaborative, effective and engaged learning

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jun 2018

Kids need to learn how to think to survive in the new world

Technology in and around the classroom

Article Advertising Supplement - 15 Jun 2018

The new school administration system will streamline and simplify management processes

Edtech needs to bridge the divide

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jun 2018

Problems such as cost and inadequate teacher support reduce its availability to all schools

Letters to the editor: August 4 to 10 2017

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Aug 2017

Readers write in about tech education, and Eusebius McKaiser.

The dangers of paperless classrooms

Article Michael Kwet - 7 Oct 2015

Users - not corporates - should control the software to meet social and economic needs.

Digital learning needs a light touch

Article Barbara Dale Jones - 31 Oct 2014

Tech won’t turn a bad teacher into a good one, but it can help create meaningful learning experiences.

How should teachers be taught?

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2014

South Africa must radically rethink how to upgrade and motivate in-service educators.

Teaching teachers technology

Article Norma Young - 14 Aug 2013

Teachers have been given the chance to to be behind a desk with the latest gadgets in hand - at a technology conference designed especially for them.

An iPad a day keeps school absenteeism at bay

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2013

An iPad app with 600 textbooks in six South African languages has been launched and the classes featuring it have proved to be a hit with pupils.

E-readers the answer to textbooks

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Oct 2012

For the first time, every child could have equal access to all the material they need to learn.

Computer literacy out of reach

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Sep 2012

The lack of equipment and qualified teachers means computer familiarity is the best we can do.

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khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

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National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'