Improving quality of life for people globally means investing in education. By 2025, more than 100 million learners are estimated to be capable of higher education but won't have access to it either because they cannot afford the costs, or because courses aren't available in their region.
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Archive for month: January, 2021
Everything changed in 2020. Seemingly overnight, companies were forced to abandon their offices, and their staff had to adapt to the challenges of working from home. More unfortunate were those whose jobs were wiped out as their companies downsized or shut down entirely.
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Higher education is the latest sector to delay its re-opening dates with 16 universities still finalising their academic year.
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Higher education is the latest sector to delay its re-opening dates with 16 universities still finalising their academic year.
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Online learning should be prioritised as the primary method of learning in the country following the postponement of the reopening of schools, says distance educator Brainline. With schools now scheduled to open on 15 February, two weeks later than the initially expected, Brainline CEO, Coleen Cronje says thousands of learners may suffer an academic set back due to a loss of precious educational time.
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Online learning should be prioritised as the primary method of learning in the country following the postponement of the reopening of schools, says distance educator Brainline. With schools now scheduled to open on 15 February, two weeks later than the initially expected, Brainline CEO, Coleen Cronje says thousands of learners may suffer an academic set back due to a loss of precious educational time.
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The Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Dr Reginah Mhaule this morning announced the revised dates for the opening of public and private schools for the 2021 academic year.
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In the past, South African students have been largely restricted to local curricula and qualifications via traditional, brick-and-mortar schools. With the growth of online schools, access to international curricula is not only in higher demand, but is becoming increasingly easier to access. With some lockdown restrictions likely to still be in place, back-to-school will take on an entirely new meaning as we head into 2021.
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When reflecting on the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, a number of things immediately spring to mind. These include the industrial internet of things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robots and 3D printing for example. Regrettably, little attention is given to individual employees and workers in this emerging industrial world, unless one is discussing the concerns related to potential job losses.
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As schools are set to re-open for the 2021 academic year, the Competition Commission urges institutions and parents to observe the circular on "Procurement of School Uniform and other Learning-Related Goods and Services". The circular was jointly published by the Commission and the Department of Basic Education on 16 November 2020, to provide schools and other relevant stakeholders with guidance on best practices relating to all procurement undertaken by schools.
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