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Image source: © Cathy Yeulet – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Digify Africa, is to host a virtual masterclass session for small business and media entrepreneurs.
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Covid-19 - An unlikely ally of progressive teaching and learningSerendipitous. Not the word one would normally use to describe the arrival of Covid-19 in 2019. Yet, were it not for the speed with which the Covid-19 pandemic propelled the Higher Education sector into the digital classroom, False Bay TVET College might not have reached the current levels of application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in its teaching and learning. And, thanks to the expert knowledge and support of the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA), the national HEI disability support network, we were ready when the opportunity came.
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Pitching the future of businessThe frisson of ideas and youthful energy was palpable at the Westlake Campus of False Bay TVET College in September when the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CfERI) hosted the Annual Poster and Pitch Competition for student entrepreneurs.
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Sacap launches global division offering micro-credentialsWhile many of us regard higher education as essential for career success, in today's fast-changing world, traditional degree and diploma programmes may not deliver results quickly enough to enhance job security or ensure a critical career advancement. Tertiary educational institutions are increasingly exploring new avenues to faster upskilling through stackable credentials. Known as micro-credentials, digital badges and nanodegrees, these short-term courses are enabling employees to dynamically progress in their careers and gain higher pay because they're able to display their in-demand competencies in a much shorter time-frame.
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MTN Online School launchesThis morning, MTN officially launched its online school, developed in partnership with Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The MTN Online School is a free online portal that provides a comprehensive digital curriculum for Grades R-12 and will also offer additional features like video lessons, assessments and extra-tuition lessons for Gr10 - 12 learners.
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MTN Online School launchesThis morning, MTN officially launched its online school, developed in partnership with Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT). The MTN Online School is a free online portal that provides a comprehensive digital curriculum for Grades R-12 and will also offer additional features like video lessons, assessments and extra-tuition lessons for Gr10 - 12 learners.
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The Afda book goes liveAfda is proud to announce the launch of the Afda book, an online publication created by Afda co-founder Garth Holmes and published by Art Africa Publishing.
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Hydrogen economy will see no growth in SA without adequate investment into new skillsThere is ongoing excitement in South Africa about the prospect of the hydrogen economy - we are one of just two African countries gearing up for it. The ability to turn chemical energy into electrical energy without emitting greenhouse gasses is certainly something to be celebrated and invested in.
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Montessori education, now in a homeschool optionThe newly launched InHome Montessori brings the unique Montessori education approach to the homeschooling environment. The Montessori method of learning is rooted in the concept of hands-on, self-directed learning and collaborative play. The child-centred approach allows children to make creative choices in their learning, enabling them to discover and explore their world and to develop their maximum potential. InHome Montessori has taken the holistic and scientifically proven methods of the Montessori philosophy and simplified its complexities for parents, nannies and au pairs.
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Image source: © yra1105 – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>This year, Ithuba's bursary programme is awarding approximately 20 bursaries to students in the Commerce, Marketing and Information Technology fields of study. The Ithuba bursary supports students to bolster their learning skills and learn the ways of the professional.
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