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The devastating effects of cyberbullying in South Africa
The devastating effects of Cyberbullying in South Africa and how Wingu Academy protects and supports Wingu students. Did you know that South Africa has the fourth highest rate of cyberbullying worldwide according to a global survey by YouGov? The survey found that one...
How do I help my child cope with exam stress?
Exam time is usually a dreaded and stressful period for parents and children alike, but a little support and motivation can go a long way in reducing stress levels. Here are some guidelines of what you can do to make life a bit easier on your child (and in effect you...
Wingu Academy as featured on EdTechReview
https://edtechreview.in/news/4299-african-edtech-start-ups-innovating-learning-methods Saniya Khan 09 October 2020 We already know, the global tech revolution is greatly changing the way we work in every sector. Education technology has made education more accessible...
Benefits and disadvantages of homeschooling
More and more families are starting to realize the numerous benefits associated with homeschooling. Homeschooling is no longer a stigmatized, isolated learning experience. Through the power of the internet and the rise of online curriculum service providers,...
How to achieve deeper learning
Deeper learning is an educational outcome where students develop the ability to apply their knowledge in new contexts, to extend their ideas and to critically and creatively solve problems. Deeper learning should encourage self-directed learning, academic mastery,...
The fourth industrial revolution is here
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is more than just a catchy buzzword. To understand this term, it is necessary to look at the origins and outcomes of the preceding industrial revolutions, as these set the foundation for the advent of the fourth industrial...
Problem based learning: Why Do we need this in schools today?
Published on Parentinghub on 6 August: https://parentinghub.co.za/problem-based-learning-why-do-we-need-this-in-schools-today/ Researchers have been hypothesizing and theorizing about Problem Based Learning (PBL) for decades. It came to life in the mid 60s when a...
Featured Wingu Academy article on Yiba
Published on Yiba on 4 August 2020 https://yiba.co.za/ups-tuksnovation-incubator-helps-launch-remote-learning-platform-tailored-for-africa/ The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution’s...
Featured Wingu Academy article on IT-online
Published on IT-online on 3 August 2020 https://it-online.co.za/2020/08/03/remote-learning-platform-is-tailored-for-africa/ The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge out of its TuksNovation programme, the institution’s high-tech incubator...
Featured article on The University of Pretoria’s website
Published on the website of the University of Pretoria on 31 July 2020 https://www.up.ac.za/news/post_2912221-ups-tuksnovation-incubator-helps-launch-remote-learning-platform-tailored-for-africa The University of Pretoria (UP) has seen another edtech start-up emerge...