News stories from eLearning Africa in 2013

eLearning Africa 2013 - African Voices on the Digital Revolution

eLearning Africa | 30 May 2013

A new report shows that laptops and mobile phones are now far and away the most popular new learning devices in Africa – while, despite the hype, tablets are still lagging, only being used regularly by 20% of eLearning practitioners.

eLearning Africa 2013 - Making African Voices Heard

eLearning Africa | 17 May 2013

If you rely on the Western-dominated global media for your picture of Africa, you will receive a very distorted view. We all have our own experiences of stereotypical images, sweeping generalisations and the “famine and war” agenda that characterise so much of the reporting of Africa to the world.

eLearning Africa 2013 - Innovation or Sustainability: the Choice for African Education

eLearning Africa | 17 May 2013

Four controversial experts will take part in "a bare-knuckle fight" about priorities for African education at this year's eLearning Africa Debate.

eLearning Africa 2013 - ICT for education solutions: in Africa, by Africans, for the global economy

eLearning Africa | 16 May 2013

Africa is experiencing a technological surge and it is having a dramatic effect on education throughout the Continent. Tech hubs are blossoming, new mobile devices and apps are being designed and produced in Africa, by Africans, and Africa’s eLearning market is now the fastest-growing in the world.

eLearning Africa 2013 - The unsung local heroes who are really changing Africa

eLearning Africa | 16 May 2013

A revolution is occurring throughout African societies. While governments implement high-level, high-visibility ICT strategies, experts have recently identified far more radical, hidden changes occurring across the Continent. New technologies, when adopted, are adapted to local needs: a sort of under-the-radar innovation which is now pushing the boundaries of what is possible.