Finalists Announced for African EduWeek Awards Celebrating Achievement in Education
The finalists in the inaugural African EduWeek Awards have been announced, showcasing the most innovative and life-changing projects, organisations, companies, teachers and education professionals who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, for inspiring others and... - June 28, 2015
Via Afrika’s VADEC to Show How eLearning is Transforming Education at African EduWeek
“The key to Via Afrika’s content development is that material – be it print or digital – must meet the needs of users while changing the way they learn. Our eLearning material aims at moving beyond only augmenting what happens in the classroom, to transforming the way... - June 25, 2015
Ambit Technology’s Solar Powered Classrooms to Ensure Clean, Connected and Sustainable e-Learning for the Future
The South African technology company Ambit’s innovative solar powered classroom is poised to provide “off-grid” electricity and connectivity to rural classrooms and help teachers overcome the pitfalls of load shedding. It not only harnesses the continent’s most abundant... - June 20, 2015
African EduWeek to Inspire Teachers and Educators in July: from Sex Education to School Finance to E-Learning and Maths
“Teachers and educators inspire and motivate learners and students on a daily basis. At African EduWeek we give teachers the opportunity to be inspired and gain new knowledge with free-to-attend educational training and development, with topics ranging from sex education, to school finance to... - June 18, 2015
African EduWeek Launches Exciting Video Inviting Educators to "Enter a World of Educational Knowledge"
The ninth annual SABC Education African EduWeek plans to once again address pertinent issues and urgent challenges in the education sector and more than 90 expert speakers will be on hand to address the more than 3500 teachers and education professionals who are expected at the Gallagher Convention Centre in July. - June 14, 2015
New African EduWeek Awards to Honour Most Inspiring Teachers and Educational Suppliers
The country’s leading teachers, suppliers, institutions and education professionals will be recognised and celebrated at the inaugural African EduWeek Awards that will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg on 1 July. - June 11, 2015
Intel Diamond Sponsor for SABC Education African EduWeek
Intel, for the second year running, is the diamond sponsor for the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek. The annual conference, now in its ninth year, is back from 1-2 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, providing a futuristic look at teaching with even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. - May 07, 2015
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg in July with More of the Latest Classroom Technology and Teacher Development
SABC Education African EduWeek is back from 1-2 July in a new venue, with more free-to-attend educational training and development for teachers, a futuristic look at teaching and even more suppliers with the latest classroom technology and services. “Last year the event underwent a huge... - April 18, 2015
African EduWeek Firmly Establishes the Place of Technology in the Classroom
“It is so worthwhile to come and see what is available in e-learning and classroom technology, it is the only way to move forward,” said Kennia Plaskitt, principal of the Willowmoore High School in Benoni during the SABC Education African EduWeek that took place in Johannesburg earlier this month. - July 21, 2014
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to be Guest at African EduWeek’s China Day on Thursday
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will attend a special function to celebrate China Day at the annual SABC Education African EduWeek at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday, 10 July. The event will celebrate Chinese-South African educational and trade exchange and the... - July 09, 2014
African EduWeek Showcases Latest Classroom Technology and Offers Free Workshops on the Expo Floor Next Week
Technology in education, e-learning and empowering teachers to use these in the classroom of the future will be a strong theme at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg next week. More than 85 leading suppliers of technology, stationery and content to the education sector will... - July 06, 2014
African EduWeek Literacy Expert "Alarmed by the Adamant Attitude of Some African People" in Opposing Mother Tongue Education
“I am alarmed by the adamant attitude of some African people of all walks of life in opposing literacy acquisition in the mother tongue,” says Associate Professor Immaculee Harushimana, of Lehman College at the City University of New York and part of an expert panel discussion on literacy strategies at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg in July. - June 26, 2014
How Groundbreaking, Inclusive Technology is Bringing Low Vision and Blind Learners Into the Light
“If I had had this technology when I was still in school, I would probably have become a heart surgeon,” says 22-year-old Kyle Williams, IT specialist at Edit Microsystems, who provides onsite support to the Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town. Edit Microsystems will display their groundbreaking technology at the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek. - June 22, 2014
SABC Education African Eduweek Offers Teachers Support and Innovative Ideas for the Classroom in July
The annual SABC Education African EduWeek is expected to gather some 2000 teachers and education professionals from 10-11 July at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through expert talks, introductions to classroom technology... - June 15, 2014
Neurologist Turned Teacher to Explain "Aha Moment" at African EduWeek in July
A neurologist who became a classroom teacher will explain how best to stimulate young people’s brains to process information into knowledge and wisdom during the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg in July. Thousands of teachers and education experts will attend the... - June 05, 2014
SABC Education Partners with Career Indaba and African EduWeek
“A partnership with SABC Education has been a long time ambition for us as this takes our education events, Career Indaba and African EduWeek, to a whole new level and will enable us to reach the hearts and minds of learners, students and teachers everywhere,” says Tanya Jackman, event... - May 10, 2014
Intel Partners with African EduWeek as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor
“Integrating technology into teaching and learning has the potential to enable equal access to quality education resources,” says Andre Christian, Education Business Development Manager at Intel. “If we want all the children of South Africa to have access to quality education, it... - May 07, 2014
African EduWeek Returns to Johannesburg to Empower Teachers with Practical Expo and Workshops
Thousands of teachers and education experts will gather for the annual African EduWeek from 10-11 July in Johannesburg for an interactive conference and expo that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers. Says African EduWeek event director Tanya Jackman:... - April 21, 2014
Educators Must Have Access to Relevant Training and Tools
African EduWeek 2014 returns to Johannesburg as matric results continue to raise questions. "Our educators are the most central element in improving the education system, and they must have access to relevant training to develop and equip their learners with the tools required to succeed in professional and further education environments." This is according to Tanya Jackman, event director of the annual African EduWeek. - January 10, 2014
Special Wish Wall for Nelson Mandela at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg
A wall where expo visitors can write a personal message to former President Nelson Mandela has been constructed at the African Education Week and Career Indaba that is starting at the Sandton Convention Centre tomorrow. Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address... - June 21, 2013
Dr Mamphela Ramphele Welcomes Teachers and Learners at African Education Week and Career Indaba in Johannesburg on Thursday
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, will deliver the keynote address during the opening of African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre this Thursday, 20 June at 09h00. Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place from Thursday, 20 June until Saturday, 22 June. - June 18, 2013
African Education Week and Career Indaba Offer Free, Practical Workshops for Teachers and Learners
Thousands of teachers and learners are expected at the seventh annual African Education Week and Career Indaba at the Sandton Convention Centre from Thursday 20 June until Saturday 22 June. The events offer teachers practical courses to improve their classroom and technical skills and learners can... - June 13, 2013
African Education Week Moderator Graeme Bloch: "Education is Not an Employment Bureau for Adults"
“African Education Week provides a platform to air problems and find solutions: such platforms are very important. We have to talk; we have to hear each other. This is the only way to decide on priorities, to agree on solutions, to find real pathways to real quality.” So says... - June 07, 2013
African Education Week to Discuss iPads, Cell Phones and Other Gadgets as Future Tools of Learning
With free learning content increasingly becoming available through open access digital platforms, there is growing pressure on the lecturer at higher education institutions to re-think the way they present learning opportunities. “The world is changing and there are different ways of gaining... - June 01, 2013
Dr Mamphela Ramphele to Speak at African Education Week in Johannesburg in June
“Educators have a sacred duty to nurture talent and inspire every child to become, from all aspects, the best human being possible!” – Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, says this will be her message when she delivers the keynote address during the opening session at the upcoming African Education Week at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 20 June. - May 24, 2013
African Education Week to Look at How Artisans Are Needed to Help Grow the South African Economy
African Education Week to gather experts in Johannesburg in June. - May 02, 2013
E-Learning and Technology in the Classroom in Focus at African Education Week in June
Are mobile devices revolutionary or disruptive in a classroom setting? Should IT and social media be used to develop professional learning networks? And can twitter, Facebook and MixIT enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? These are some of the compelling questions that will be discussed... - April 14, 2013
African Education Week and Career Indaba Ready to Make a Difference Again
Leadership in education, technology in the classroom, STEM education*, OERs** and the future of higher education are some of the pressing issues that will be focused on at the annual African Education Week and Career Indaba taking place in Johannesburg from 19-22 June this year. *STEM = Science,... - February 23, 2013
African Education Week and Career Indaba Attract Record Visitor Numbers
A record +6000 education professionals and learners attended this year’s African Education Week and Career Indaba, organised by Cape Town based, Spintelligent, which took place at the Sandton International Convention Centre from 2-4 July. “This year we made sure that we catered to... - July 25, 2012
Macmillan Announces Diamond Sponsorship for African Education Week
Macmillan South Africa has announced its diamond sponsorship for the 6th annual African Education Week conference and exhibition taking place in Johannesburg in July next year. “African Education Week has grown into the most significant education event on the continent,” says Caren... - November 16, 2011
African Education Week Looks at How to Meet the Skills Demand in the Workplace
One of the key issues facing South African FET colleges and universities is the need to align courses with the demand for skills in the workplace. This is according to Claire O’Connell, project director of the upcoming African Education Week, taking place from 6-8 July in Johannesburg,... - June 17, 2011
Focus on Safety in Schools and Universities at African Education Week
The safety of learners, students and staff at South African schools and universities is a growing concern with daily reports of violence, drug abuse, bullying, petty theft, and intimidation by peers. At the annual African Education Week in Johannesburg in July, the education sector will focus on creating a safer and more secure learning environment and also look at technology that is helping to prevent security breaches. - June 02, 2011
Focus on Technology at African Education Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect Uses Games to Teach in South Africa
Teachers in a South African primary school are using Microsoft’s interactive hands-free gaming systems, Xbox Kinect, to improve English literacy among learners. Microsoft says both learners and teachers have embraced the new technology in the classroom. Victor Ngobeni, Manager of... - May 27, 2011
African Education Week to Focus on "Bridging the Skills Gap" as Macmillan Trains Thousands of South African Teachers
More than 8000 teachers in the South African provinces of Gauteng and North West are currently receiving free training from the Macmillan Teacher Campus, a teacher training provider, to assist them in teaching English as a First Additional Language. “As English First Additional Language is... - May 07, 2011