by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | news
With technology being a central part of our 21st century lives, it’s essential that it is integrated into education. Students today have grown up with the intuition to swipe a smart phone or tablet screen, so bringing this technology into the classroom can help bring...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 10, 2016 | news
Higher education leaders have shifted focus from reducing costs and driving efficiencies toward using technology to enhance competitive advantage and support emerging business models — and ultimately, the institution’s main missions of education and research,...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | news
Factors such as rising costs, declining affordability, disruptive technologies, and for-profit competitors mean that now is the time for institutions to grow the strategic role of IT to differentiate themselves in the market. Institutions cannot remain static and...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | news
Interactive boards and displays are finding favour among South African educators as replacements for overhead projectors, blackboards and traditional television screens. Students and teachers alike are enthusiastic about these technologies because they introduce more...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | news
South African schools and universities are struggling with the high costs of textbooks and other educational materials, a shortage of teachers in key subjects like maths and science, and difficulties in funding IT infrastructure. However, technology continues to offer...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 7, 2016 | news
Education is, without a doubt, one of the biggest challenges for Africa. With a population of more than 1-billion, the vast majority of them young people, Africa’s youth is a phenomenal reservoir of talent and energy. Nurturing these youngsters to achieve their...
