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Much of the focus is on how technologies will change the world of work and education, but students are just as likely to use them for other objectives. If not regulated they can undermine upward mobility and the academic project. (Photo by Alberto Buzzola/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Cybersecurity, e-learning and the rise of online student protests

Much of the focus is on how technologies will change the world of work and education, but students are just as likely to use them for other objectives. If not regulated they can…

Most teachers attempt to grade objectively but many students feel it is unfair. Photo: File

Virtual world left out of policy on universities’ international collaboration

The pandemic has underlined the need for effective research, teaching and learning through virtual platforms regardless of travel restrictions

The hybrid of remote and contact learning are complementary solutions that should be used together for optimal outcomes. (Oupa Nkosi)

Into the online abyss: Teaching through technology

Like a pen, devices such as iPads are merely a tool. How a child and a teacher use the tool will determine whether learning and understanding takes place

Numerai’s beautifully animated videos explain complex mechanics and concepts with ease

So much to give

Present Tense

DigiGirlz is designed to inspire female students to consider a job related to science

Tech’s not just for boys: Microsoft’s DigiGirlz expands career perceptions

Around 70 school pupils attended the event, which included speakers in what might not be considered conventional tech jobs

The state wants a rapid roll-out but is sitting on substantial unused spectrum.

Broadband failure costs SA dearly

The state’s incompetence is hindering connectivity as well as its own developmental goals.

Bangladesh, which has more than 92 million internet users, has a history of blocking websites and key social media such as Facebook and YouTube. (Reuters)

ANC admits to botching tech roll-out

The party has cited "policy incoherence, high staff turnover" and "competing institutions" for its failure to deliver communication infrastructure.

Government’s ICT policy is slowly strangling SA

Government’s information and communications technology plans could be doing immense long-term damage to our economy, writes Alistair Fairweather.

iPads bring ‘new attitude to learning’ at schools

iPads bring ‘new attitude to learning’ at schools

Pupils from various schools have told the <i>M&G</i> iPads assist the learning process by making it more interactive.

Averting an ICT Crisis 101

Governments around the world are addressing the problem, so why isn’t South Africa?

ICT and life lessons in one package

ICT and life lessons in one package

A humble learning software that has been largely unrecognised has more to it than meets the eye, writes <b>Patrick Makkink</b>.

Information overload: time to relax

The title of a fascinating Clay Shirky presentation has it that "It’s not information overload, it’s filter failure", writes <b>Cory Doctorow</b>.

African ICT industry sheltered from economic storm

The African ICT industry has been ”quite sheltered” from the global economic downturn, consultancy Frost & Sullivan said on Tuesday.