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Tips for Gordhan

Hats off to Pravin Gordhan for his medium-term budget. In particular, I was impressed with his statement that “Further steps will be taken to reduce administrative costs and unnecessary duplication of capacity”. I wish to suggest that this can be achieved in a way that I am sure is not currently envisaged by the Minister [...]

A look at Khanya and ICT in schools with Kobus van Wyk

A look at Khanya and ICT in schools with Kobus van Wyk

I’m privileged to have known Kobus van Wyk, former director of the Khanya Special Project, for a number of years. The Khanya Project has been by far the most successful project of it’s kind in South Africa, overshadowing anything other education departments have attempted. The project, which is coming to an end in March 2012, [...]

2011 SA Maths Challenge around the corner

Schools, classes and individuals are once again invited to compete in another exciting and educational SA Maths Challenge due to take place on the 26 to 27 September. The challenge, which is free to all learners from Grade  R right through to grade 12, enables anybody to take part in real time maths challenges powered [...]

Three SA teachers attend Microsoft’s inaugural Partners in Learning Institute week in Redmond, Washington

Any teacher interested in integrating technology with the curriculum would jump at a chance to visit Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond to attend their Partners in Learning Institute, wouldn’t they? Well I consider myself in that category and from 24th – 31st July I had the privilege of such a visit! This PIL Institute is a [...]

ChalkStar – downloadable worksheets for primary school teachers

ChalkStar – downloadable worksheets for primary school teachers

ChalkStar is a brand new online initiative to help primary school teachers save time and improve lesson quality. GetWings, an online education incubator, is proud to announce the launch of ChalkStar.com, an innovative new online platform for teachers teaching grades R – 12. ChalkStar is a supportive online community that develops new bundles of professional, [...]

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