
Do we still need teachers in this day and age?
By Press Release 19 July 2016Claudia Johnston, Education Sector Lead at Microsoft, explores the role of formalised education in the age of self-determined learning. FULL STORY >

AG Mobile, MediaTek partner with Long Walk To Freedom Education Project for #Freedom2Learn
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 July 2016Bringing with it seven entry-level devices, AG Mobile together with the Long Walk To Freedom Project, aim to donate 1 million Freedom-branded devices to children across Africa. FULL STORY >

Samsung unveils School-in-a-Box, an all-in-one Digital Education Bundle
By Press Release 4 July 2016Samsung launches bundled tablet, keyboard and solar panel kit for education. FULL STORY >

The BoseBuild Speaker Cube is $150 DIY kit for kids
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 June 2016Trying to attract fans to its hardware from an early age, Bose debuts its new Speaker Cube that kids can build themselves. FULL STORY >

Minecraft releasing Education Edition in June
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 April 2016Minecraft is giving educators free early access to the Education Edition of its game in June, to test out the functionality and create learning plans built around the game. FULL STORY >

Microsoft and Code.org teaching kids to code using Minecraft
By Staff Writer 18 November 2015In an effort to teach children to code, Microsoft and Code.org have teamed up for the third annual Hour of Code initiative with the aid of Minecraft. FULL STORY >

Extramarks exhibits at the Digital Education Show Africa 2015
By Press Release 13 October 2015Extramarks Education, a 360° digital learning solutions provider catering comprehensive digital learning content for grades R to 12, exhibited its offerings at the “Digital Education Show Africa 2015”, held at the Sandton... FULL STORY >

Microsoft envisions empowered future for educators and students
By Staff Writer 29 September 2015As part of its cloud-first, mobile-first vision, Microsoft has detailed its plans to bring more technology into the classroom in an effort to better equip both teachers and learners. FULL STORY >

Risk lurking in social media for educational institutions
By Staff Writer 15 September 2015An educator’s well-intended advice to a parent on how to medicate their child’s flu could very well result in a lawsuit on the basis of vicarious liability FULL STORY >

Four reasons why Tablet Computers are a good fit with the classroom environment
By Staff Writer 31 July 2015Ernst Wittman, SA Country Manager for Alcatel OneTouch, believes Tablet Computers are the ideal device for use in classrooms. Here, he gives four reasons why. FULL STORY >
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New e-Libraries programme launched by Vodacom, Huawei
By Staff Writer 8 July 2015In order to help advance literacy development, one of the most critical elements in the country’s education value chain, Vodacom, Huawei together with the Department of Basic Education and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have launched their... FULL STORY >

Q&A, Dr. Danie Smit, SAP Skills for Africa
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 July 2015Heading up SAP's Skills for Africa initiative, we speak to Dr. Danie Smit on how the program has developed over the past two years, and what its future looks like. FULL STORY >

Intel International Science Fair showcases work from 1700 young scientists
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 May 2015Taking place next week from 10-15 May, Intel welcomes more than 1400 young scientists to Pittsburgh, for the chance to win a combined $4 million in awards and scholarships. FULL STORY >

Dell continues innovation with growth of comprehensive education solutions portfolio
By Staff Writer 30 April 2015As part of its commitment to working with educational leaders and institutions to help innovate the learning experiences of students around the world, Dell recently announced a range of new additions to its... FULL STORY >

Dell Brings Technology Access and Education to Underserved Communities with New Solar-Powered Learning Labs
By Staff Writer 27 February 2015In conjunction with a Think Tank discussing technology in education and classrooms of the future at Brescia House School today, Dell today announced that it will expand its solar-powered... FULL STORY >
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