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 the 2020’s 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. […]
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 […]
Five lessons learned – an industrial city university drives change with tech Cape Town, 03 September 2018: With one foot in implementation and one foot in the future, a technology strategy was critical in bringing the Vaal University of Technology into the 21st century. According to Professor Kuzvinetsa Dzvimbo, Vice Chancellor: Academic & Research at […]
Adapt or die – future proofing TVET colleges for a rapidly changing world Cape Town, 22 August 2018: In the face of the 4th industrial revolution and quickly evolving technology, unless South African TVET colleges, develop a technology plan, they will be irrelevant. These challenging words by Myles Thies, Director of Digital Learning Services, Eiffel […]