News stories from eLearning Africa in 2019

eLearning Africa: Advancing from Abidjan

eLearning Africa | 03 Dec 2019

eLearning Africa shows the world “what an exciting, innovative continent Africa is” say the organisers of Africa’s leading conference on technology assisted learning and training, eLearning Africa. This year’s eLearning Africa, which took place in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 23 -27 October and focussed on “the keys to the future: learnability and employability” was a “great success,” they say.

Africa Gets Sneak Preview of Germany’s New Learning Platform

eLearning Africa | 30 Oct 2019

Participants at Africa’s top education and technology conference have been given a sneak preview of an innovative eLearning platform, which is set to be launched as part of the German Government’s digital strategy.

Expert Report to be launched in time for eLearning Africa: countries failing UN education target

eLearning Africa | 19 Oct 2019

African countries are still not doing enough to meet one of the UN’s most important development targets, according to a new report to be published next week.

French expertise features prominently at eLearning Africa in Abidjan

eLearning Africa | 10 Oct 2019

French expertise features prominently in the 2019 edition of Africa’s most respected technology supported education and training conference and exhibition event. This year’s eLearning Africa convenes in Abidjan on 23-25 October under the theme “learnability and employability”. The annual pan-African conference is dedicated to examining the potential for using new communications technologies to spread educational opportunity.

German engagement at Africa’s leading conference and exhibition on ICT for education

eLearning Africa | 04 Oct 2019

Germany will affirm its strong partnership with Africa, as experts gather to discuss “learnability and employability” at the 2019 eLearning Africa in Abidjan. This year sees the greatest-ever combined German engagement at Africa’s leading conference and exhibition on ICT for Education, Training and Skills Development. Now in its fourteenth year, the event convenes in the Ivorian capital from 23 - 25 October.

eLearning Africa to host the African annual MoodleMoot workshop

eLearning Africa | 27 Sep 2019

Motivated by Moodle? In the mood for Moodle? Then MoodleMoot Africa 2019 is the place to be. eLearning Africa is proud to host the African annual MoodleMoot workshop at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire on 23 October.

Learnability and Employability Unlocking Africa’s Future Success

eLearning Africa | 20 Sep 2019

A large youthful population, disruptive innovative technology, and vibrant entrepreneurial activity hold the keys to unlocking Africa’s future success. It’s time to maximise their potential. Join the conversation in Abidjan this year at the Continent’s leading annual eLearning conference to enhance your capacity to contribute to this mission.

More important than Russia: How an event in Abidjan is where it’s really at

eLearning Africa | 09 Aug 2019

As a controversial Russia-Africa summit opens in Sochi on the Black Sea on October 24, a more modest but ultimately more significant conference will be taking place back in Africa in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire.

Learning and Training for Farming and Food: eLearning Africa Launches ‘Agriculture Track’

eLearning Africa | 22 Apr 2019

The organisers of Africa’s leading conference on technology assisted learning and training, eLearning Africa, have announced that, for the first time, the event will include a special programme of seminars, discussions and debates about learning and training for Africa’s farming and food sector. The decision reflects the continuing importance of agriculture in African economies, together with new opportunities and challenges for African food producers in an era of rapid technological change.

Turning Talent into Skills and Skills into Success

eLearning Africa | 22 Mar 2019

As the African continent prepares for a period of profound change, with the launch of a drive to create a common free trade area, increasing exposure to global markets and technological innovation affecting every sector, this year’s eLearning Africa will ask some fundamental questions.

Africa’s Top Edtech Conference Issues Call for Papers

eLearning Africa | 05 Feb 2019