How data is empowering an education system in crisis: An innovative mobile learning platform is distributing content via a data-driven model.

• Authors : Hubbard, Jessica

Subjects: *Financial crises; *Technological innovations; *Wireless communicationsSouth Africa

• Source: Finweek. 6/29/2017, p12-12. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the role of an innovative mobile learning platform, Syafunda which is empowering the

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Preferences and insights of learning process in pandemic era: a case study of South Africa.

• Authors : Joaquim, Isaque Manteiga¹ ; Morolong, Mamoqenelo Priscilla^2,3 ; Tundumula, Elzira Tiago^4,5

Subjects: *COVID-19 pandemic; *Schools; School schedulesSouth Africa

• Source: Higher Education, Skills & Work-based Learning. 2023, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p800-812. 13p.

• Abstract: Purpose: The Covid-19 pandemic closed most educational institutions covering all world and academic calendars are threatened. In this situation keeping academic activities live, most institutions ...

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A generational catastrophe: COVID-19 and children's access to education and food in South Africa.

• Authors : Shepherd, Debra¹ (AUTHOR) ; Mohohlwane, Nompumelelo² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: Security (Psychology); Right to education; CaregiversSouth Africa

• Source: Development Southern Africa. Sep2022, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p762-780. 19p. 2 Charts, 9 Graphs.

• Abstract: Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, children have been put at greater risk of school drop-out, as well as food insecurity and emotional health ...

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Mobile phones, gender, and female empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa: studies with African youth.

• Authors : Porter, Gina¹ (AUTHOR) ; Hampshire, Kate¹ (AUTHOR); Abane, Albert² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *Cell phones; *Woman empowerment; *TelephonesGhana; Malawi; South Africa

• Source: Information Technology for Development. Jan2020, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p180-193. 14p. 4 Charts.

• Abstract: Data from qualitative and survey research with young people in 24 locations (urban and rural) across Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa expose ...

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Wiki acceptance by university students to improve collaboration in higher education.

• Authors : Cilliers, Liezel¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: Wikis; Learning; UndergraduatesSouth Africa

• Source: Innovations in Education & Teaching International. Oct2017, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p485-493. 9p.

• Abstract: Web 2.0 technologies, such as wikis, can play a key role in promoting interaction, delivering education and providing communication between students. However, ...

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The myths and realities of Generational Cohort Theory on ICT Integration in Education: A South African Perspective.

• Authors : Padayachee, Keshnee¹

Subjects: *Information & communication technologies; Internet in education; EducationSouth Africa

• Source: African Journal of Information Systems. 2018, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p54-84. 31p.

• Abstract: There is an assumption that the younger cohort of teachers who are considered to be digital natives will be able to integrate technology into their ...

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Technology increasingly important.

Subjects: *Mobile communication systems; *Communication & technology; Computer assisted instructionSouth Africa

• Source: Finweek. 10/26/2006, p82-82. 1p.

• Abstract: The article discusses on the significance of information and communication technology in the academic and administrative work in South Africa. Internet ...

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Political economy of higher education: comparing South Africa to trends in the world.

• Authors : Shrivastava, Meenal¹ ; Shrivastava, Sanjiv²

Subjects: *EDUCATION policy; *EDUCATION; *HIGHER education & stateSOUTH Africa

• Source: Higher Education (00181560). Jun2014, Vol. 67 Issue 6, p809-822. 14p.

• Abstract: Education is one of the major linchpins of economic, social and political development of any nation. Recent evidence suggests that higher Copyright of Higher Education (00181560) is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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A concept analysis of theory in South African Open Distance and E-Learning research.

• Authors : Zongozzi, J.N.¹

Subjects: *DISTANCE education; *OPEN learning; *CURRICULUM planningSOUTH Africa

• Source: Open Learning. Jun2021, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p149-163. 15p.

• Abstract: A conceptual confusion of theory exists in South African Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) research in which the concept is ... Copyright of Open Learning is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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The effectiveness of e-tutoring in an open and distance e-learning environment: evidence from the university of south africa.

• Authors : Maré, Suné¹ ; Mutezo, Ashley Teedzwi¹

Subjects: *TUTORING services; *DISTANCE education; *EDUCATIONSOUTH Africa

• Source: Open Learning. Jun2021, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p164-180. 17p.

• Abstract: Unisa has embraced the use of online learning and e-tutoring as a new approach to teaching and learningCopyright of Open Learning is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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