Why putting the words 'learning' and 'Facebook' together isn't an oxymoron: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has often spoken of the value of education and learning. Reuters/Brian SnyderIt’s a rather impressive, if controversial, resume for a teenager: blamed for the election of Donald Trump, increased divorce rates, rising syphilis cases, and the advent of fake news. Facebook … [Read more...] about Why putting the words ‘learning’ and ‘Facebook’ together isn’t an oxymoron | The Conversation
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People, funding and constant learning are key to creating research excellence | The Conversation
People, funding and constant learning are key to creating research excellence: There's no blueprint for excellence, but some building blocks are crucial. ShutterstockIt’s been 20 years since I took up a position as a professor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. My job, along with a team of academics and post graduate students, was … [Read more...] about People, funding and constant learning are key to creating research excellence | The Conversation
Fun and learning at Diepsloot chess tournament
Fun and learning at Diepsloot chess tournament: Puleedi Seema, Prince Ngotshane, Marumo Sekgobe, Tshiamo Segobela from Musengavhadzimu Primary Photo: Tsogo Sun One hundred learners from five Diepsloot primary schools pitted their flourishing chess skills against each other at Muzomuhle Primary School, in their annual Tsogo Sun Moves for Life chess tournament sponsored by … [Read more...] about Fun and learning at Diepsloot chess tournament
Arduino Education Kit for young students aids technology learning
Arduino Education Kit for young students aids technology learning: CTC 101 Education Kit, available from RS Components, offers hands-on innovative training in electronics, programming and mechatronics Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 June, 2017 – RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced the … [Read more...] about Arduino Education Kit for young students aids technology learning
Madibaz on a learning curve
Madibaz on a learning curve: Madibaz hockey player Carly Redcliffe makes a move during their 4-2 win over the University of KwaZulu-Natal in the Varsity Hockey tournament in Stellenbosch at the weekend. Photo: Saspa After a challenging opening weekend in the Varsity Hockey tournament, the NMMU-Madibaz women’s team will be taking a positive attitude into the second half of … [Read more...] about Madibaz on a learning curve
