How do SA kids see #Coronavirus in a TikTok and Instagram-based world?
And how can parents guide and support them? SA’s Digital Life Skills experts offer 7 key tips for parents. As Covid-19 has exploded from a distant reality in South Africa to a global pandemic, with increasing local cases of the virus, we can count ourselves lucky to have almost instant access to information, education and updates on the status of disease. However, […]
Schools Can No Longer Deny the Shift in Learning: ACUDEO College Embraces E-Learning Through My Cyberwall
ACUDEO College in Thornview is said to “embrace the use of technology to enhance the learning opportunities created for learners.” And that’s just what they have done. We recently chatted to Lynette Du Toit, Principal of ACUDEO College, to hear how My Cyberwall – a unique e-learning platform for senior primary, has helped create a […]
How DSG Gained Valuable Tools to Handle the Potential Risks Facing an Online Generation
Do you have a problem with social media and smart devices in your school (e.g. bullying or sexting, or shaming, or privacy violation)? It seems that, these days, schools can’t ignore the hard truth that learners are overwhelmed with smart devices, social media and apps. Parents and educators have a responsibility to keep informed about […]
One System to Remove Cash From Your School
A cashless payment system is becoming an area of focus for many schools. Not only for safety reasons but also speed, logistics and convenience. There are solutions in the market that help schools remove cash but they often don’t cater for all the school’s cash ‘removal’ needs. We recently sat down with Raphael from Allxs […]
Can Food Do That? How a Bespoke School Food Service Alleviates Parent Frustration and Furthers Education
SchoolAdvisor recently sat with CCM Facilities Management to find out about their offerings to schools, specifically their new school food service. Schools are facing increasing dietary regulations; to which not all parents have the capacity to pack lunchboxes accordingly. CCM understands the need for children to receive nutritious food. We chatted to Alex Fischer to […]
Rethink Your School Website to Attract Top-Quality Parents and Pupils
Your school website is often the first encounter that prospective parents and pupils have with you. It is one of the key marketing components of attracting these parents to your school and is a valuable tool to make a good first impression. We sat down with Drickus from Digital Zoo, a leader in school website […]
How to Know If Your Photocopier Company Is Being Dodgy
The only thing worse than having a slow, faulty photocopier at school is a photocopier company that overpromises and under-delivers. So, how are schools supposed to choose the right photocopier and avoid dodgy suppliers? We got input from office automation experts, MPU Group, who explain why the cheapest photocopier is the most expensive, how to […]
How Stellenbosch High School Legally Handle Bad Debtors
Debt collection is a major problem for schools. It’s usually certain debtors who seem to never pay. So, what is the solution to obtaining these outstanding fees? We uncovered that Stellenbosch High School is currently using debt collection experts, Collect4U, to solve this issue. We got hold of their Bursar, Ingrid Pellissier, and asked her […]
[Inside Scoop] Is the DBE Introducing Coding and Robotics in GET or Focusing on Digital Skills?
The South African government announced that a coding and robotics curriculum will be compulsory in GET (general education and training) from Grade R to Grade 9. As part of this, multiple coding and robotics curricula will be piloted with Grade 1 to 3 learners, in selected schools across the country in 2020. This brings uncertainty […]
Watch How Knowledge Network Use the Technology on Hand at Alma International School to Transform IT Lessons
Are you a school looking to innovate your IT department but want to use the equipment you already have available? Knowledge Network is one of our top-rated companies with 17 reviews great reviews. They work with schools to introduce technology into the classroom regardless of the equipment available. If you would like to see Knowledge […]
Find Out How Nearly 100 Schools Teach Coding for Half the Price of a Textbook
With coding and robotics becoming a core part of the syllabus, we, at SchoolAdvisor, have been keeping an eye out for companies that schools are using to bridge this gap. We chatted to Matthew Henshall who discovered a way to teach coding to his niece and is the brain behind the program that is now […]
How St Declan’s School for Boys Uses Automated Tracking System, Amaven, to Improve Learners’ PE Performance
Most PE lessons can’t record learners’ performance. How then are learners meant to improve areas of physical weakness? We chatted with sports teacher, Leigh Norton from St Declan’s School for Boys, who recently appointed Fielding Dreams to help with their PE curriculum. Their system, Amaven, could change the way your school does PE lessons forever. […]
How Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School is Using a Digital Library to Improve Literacy and Enhance Learning and How Your School Can Too
Have you ever wondered what your school would be like if you had a digital library? Why wouldn’t you want your students to have instant access to thousands of ebooks from practically any smart device? But, what are the challenges with transitioning to a digital library and what is the best platform for schools to […]
Everything you need for e-learning this year
Snapplify makes e-textbook procurement easy For many schools, Snapplify’s simple solutions have made the adoption of digital education easy. Not only have educators seen just how easy procurement and delivery of e-textbooks can be in the digital age, but they’ve discovered how digital tools can transform their classrooms. Easy-peasy ebook access While the procurement of […]
Primary Schools Will Soon Be Required to Teach Coding. But What If You Don’t Have a Teacher Qualified to Teach Coding?
The Education Department wants all schools to teach coding. We’ve all either read about it or at least heard about it, but how do you teach coding if your teachers don’t know how to code? One option is to employ a teacher who knows how to teach coding which is both difficult and expensive. The […]
1,600 Suppliers – 2,800 Reviews. Now Meet the Top-Rated Company on SchoolAdvisor: My Cyberwall
To date, over 1,600 companies are listed on SchoolAdvisor and over 2,800 reviews have been submitted by schools around the country. So, being the top-rated company is quite a big deal. With that said, we are pleased to announce that the current top-rated supplier on SchoolAdvisor with 47 excellent reviews is My Cyberwall. Their easy-to-use […]
Want a Great Turnkey Managed IT Solution for Your School Without the Massive Capital Expense? – Making Schools IT Requirements a Monthly Operating Expense with Proactive Management and Support Could Be the Solution
We are always on the lookout for ways to help schools stay up to date with the IT trends of today. Most schools think the only way to do this is to pay a massive fee upfront. Not only is this too big of an expense for schools, but it also increases the workload of […]
Top Tip for Schools: Gathering and Retaining Parents Could Be as Simple as Prioritising the Sound and Lighting in Your Hall
It seems like schools are in a constant battle to correctly allocate available funds. One of the questions schools should ask themselves is: “Are we allocating enough funds to upgrade or improve our facilities?” If so, are they spending it on areas that will help gather and retain parents? We have uncovered an area that […]
Find Out How Curro Serengeti Removed the Admin from Ordering Textbooks
Schools can spend countless hours ordering textbooks. This process of ordering textbooks is a massive burden for schools, as the amount of admin is often tremendous. When we heard there’s an easier way to do it, we got very excited. This method, which enables parents to order their textbooks online, can remove the admin burden […]
The Education Dept. to Make Coding/Robotics Compulsory. Is Your School Ready?
The Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga announced that coding and robotics will be introduced into the South African school curriculum and will benefit the advancing of technology in the country. Motshekga recently announced that the department was developing coding and robotics curricula to be included from grades R to 9. It is expected to be […]