Digital Literacy
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How to rethink literacy for the digital age
International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done
‘Good’ matric results do not tell the whole picture of SA education
While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of…
e-Services in South Africa exacerbate inequality through digital barriers
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
HONOR shines a light on the evolution of the digital landscape through ICT partnerships
The ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit created a space for ICT SMMEs to showcase their innovations and network
Children may benefit when parents share their digital gaming space
Digital games can provide forums for diverse groups of people to come together, which is especially important while our physical activities are restricted
Covid-19 exposes South Africa’s digital literacy divide
Only a few households have access to the internet and students and learners , but educators can find ways to improve reading for meaning and digital knowledge
Vodacom has partnered with government for teacher development
To pass on digital skills, teachers must be proficient in them
Leapfrogging into digital can give youth work
South Africa is in a good position to upskill employees and young people for the 21st century