If you want to know about the future of education in Africa, then you should be keeping an eye on what’s coming out of this year’s #edutech conference, EduTech Africa 2017 held 3 and 4 October.
We have seen the excitement that it’s generating about the possibilities that technology holds for learning on the continent (the conference even trended on Twitter on its first day).
Now on its second and last day, the conference is all about showcasing the latest innovative and potentially disruptive technologies that are helping to bridge the learning gap.
Attendees including educators and education specialists were exposed to everything from mobile apps and robotics to big data tech that are being used for improving and analysing testing results, career developments of students as well as teaching innovation.
Disruption, opportunities and challenges – this is how #EduTechAfrica sees the future of education on the continent.
Why Tech Is A Game-changer
We need to ask what are the goals of education and how do we get technology to fasttrack those goals – Prof Zubeida Desai #EduTechAfrica
— ?? Mogase (@NgwanaModimo_) October 3, 2017
We sit on the brink of a new dawn in education technology. #EduTechAfrica #EduTechChange
— AGRICOLLEG ES (@AGRICOLLEGES) October 3, 2017
The world is changing, quickly, and it’s time we respond via @stephenheppell #edutechafrica pic.twitter.com/xSx0SwFplN
— Margaret A Powers (@mpowers3) October 3, 2017
Digital education is the most important revolution in the education industry #edutechafrica
— Mark Hayter (@MarkJHayter) October 3, 2017
The Possibilities Being Opened By Technology
Do you know how to use tech & data to create a holistic education experience? Find out at the #edutechafrica conference!
— EduTechAfrica (@EduTech_Africa) October 3, 2017
Hehe you think you know but you don’t. The number of online solutions that exist in the education space. . Staggering! #edutechafrica
— ?? Mogase (@NgwanaModimo_) October 3, 2017
Tech for special needs children is an area that definitely needs a lot more attention #edutechafrica
— ?? Mogase (@NgwanaModimo_) October 3, 2017
How school mobile apps are revolutionizing school management and communication Gaurav Mundra, CEO, Myly
#edutechafrica pic.twitter.com/wSRq6qiFQX— Bridge Project (@BridgeProjectSA) October 3, 2017
From CV writing to individualised education, coding and all things to do with teacher/learner support dashboards! Wows! #edutechafrica pic.twitter.com/FsgbWlF7Ia
— ?? Mogase (@NgwanaModimo_) October 3, 2017
Why have we had no one talk about 3D printing in the last two days? I use it extensively in teaching. #edutechafrica
— Anthony Sparrow (@Anthonyedutech) October 4, 2017
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Changing The Definition Of Education
Our teaching should be future oriented “More learning, less teaching” Dr. Elias Sampa. #edutechafrica @EduTech_Africa @GwfOnline #AllHeart pic.twitter.com/nj2JZm5spL
— Maria-Goretti Awogu (@mawogu) October 4, 2017
“Education is the act or process of researching the future” – Mark Sham @EduTech_Africa @MarkSham #edutechafrica @MacEdSA #learning pic.twitter.com/gDQRliiOMT
— Mariza Breytenbach (@Mizapip) October 4, 2017
School leadership has to include digital leadership
#edutechafrica— Mark Hayter (@MarkJHayter) October 3, 2017
Blend btw formal and informal learning “we are like an app that need constant upgrading”@MarkSham @EduTech_Africa @GwfOnline #edutechafrica pic.twitter.com/nQaHUjL8oc
— Maria-Goretti Awogu (@mawogu) October 4, 2017
Education is more about construction of knowledge than retention of knowledge.
#edutechafrica— Mark Hayter (@MarkJHayter) October 3, 2017
… And Finally, Bringing The Future Into The Classroom
#edutechafrica how cool is this aurduino robotic arm that students can program pic.twitter.com/L98vmbMUDl
— Xoliswa Mahlangu (@The_Tech_Fairy) October 3, 2017
