How Creative Commons works, and why it enables access to knowledge: The Copyright Amendment Bill will expedite the development of open educational resources. ShutterstockA big barrier to lifelong learning can be the cost of resources. There are worldwide initiatives to change this, though, and it’s helpful to know how to use these resources legally. One such arrangement is … [Read more...] about How Creative Commons works, and why it enables access to knowledge | The Conversation
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SA News: A little knowledge goes a long way for South Africa striker Kgatlana
A little knowledge goes a long way for South Africa striker Kgatlana: PARIS (Reuters) - Forward Thembi Kgatlana is hoping her inside knowledge of China can spur South Africa to victory in their women's World Cup Group B fixture at the Parc des Princes on Thursday. ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ireland's slim hopes of World U20 semis crushed: The chances of Noel … [Read more...] about SA News: A little knowledge goes a long way for South Africa striker Kgatlana
How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons | The Conversation
How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons: iThemba LABS provides support for research and training to all universities. iThemba LABSMatter is all around us. As human beings, we’re made of it. Matter is the “stuff” that makes up the physical world as we know it; a collection of atoms made up of particles called protons, electrons and neutrons. Part … [Read more...] about How African researchers are adding to deeper knowledge about neutrons | The Conversation
How the SKA telescope is boosting South Africa’s knowledge economy | The Conversation
How the SKA telescope is boosting South Africa's knowledge economy: The MeerKAT radio telescope under construction in South Africa's Karoo region. Photo courtesy of Dr Fernando Camilo, Chief Scientist at SKA SAWe’re living in a time when data and knowledge have become key resources for economic development. Developed economies have recognised this and have increasingly … [Read more...] about How the SKA telescope is boosting South Africa’s knowledge economy | The Conversation
Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn’t true | The Conversation
Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn't true: E-learning is important for Africa, but critics have their doubts. ShutterstockWhen people discuss the challenges related to e-learning (the use of electronic technology to facilitate learning), they tend to focus on access. This can mean access to financial resources to buy equipment as well as … [Read more...] about Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn’t true | The Conversation
