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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 [...]

Using technology to educate school kids

Using technology to educate school kids

As younger generations become increasingly comfortable with technology, teachers are challenged to integrate these familiar mediums into their lesson plans to engage school learners and keep their attention and interest. Here are some creative approaches to using technology in the classroom and bridging this gap. Xbox Kinect helps teach English In an experimental program, a [...]

Google plans education software for app shop

SEO experts Queryclick.com thinks Google is on the right track with plans to sell education software through its app store. Always a company keen to look ahead for potential expansion, it’s been revealed that Google is planning to sell education software through its app store. The industry for online learning products in the USA has been predicted to reach a value of as much as $5 billion in coming years, and recent reports that Google has been talking to educational software companies suggest the search king is eyeing a slice of the educational-pie.

20 online tools for teachers

In my opinion, teaching is one of the most demanding and difficult of all jobs. The internet is making things a little easier though. We’ve searched the web high and low to find some useful online applications and resources that integrate well into the school environment. If you’re a tech savvy teacher, you’ll most likely find some of these tools to be really useful.

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