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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...
UP’s TuksNovation launches Wingu Academy into Africa
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...
Wingu Academy’s online platform tailored for Africa and the world!
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...
International Examination boards from the United Kingdom
UK exam boards (sometimes called awarding bodies or awarding organisations) are the examination boards responsible for setting and awarding secondary education level qualifications, such as GCSEs, and A Levels qualifications, to students in the United Kingdom. Until...
Mythbusters: Homeschooling edition
In the last decade, homeschooling has globally become an increasingly popular option in the field of teaching and learning. Even with this popularity, homeschooling is surrounded by certain stigmas that cloud its viability as a perfectly suitable and credible...
Motivating your high school student – 5 tips to navigate the minefield
Concerned about your child’s lack of motivation when it comes to their schoolwork? Perhaps you’ve spent many a minute pondering how you can get your child to put as much effort into learning as they do into texting on their phones. You’re not alone. I’d venture a...
A guide to choosing your virtual school
What is blended learning? There is no single definition, but there is a general consensus that blended learning involves a combination of face-to-face (either onsite or online) with online experiences to produce effective, efficient and flexible learning. ...