With the aim of building entrepreneurship, the hands-on program will serve close to 400 participants across 28 African Countries Bloomington, IN – [September 4th, 2024] – In an exciting new partnership, The Mill, a leading startup accelerator based in Bloomington, Indiana, has partnered with Distance Education for Africa (De-Africa) to launch the first-ever Pan-African entrepreneurship course. This hands-on program aims to build entrepreneurship skills […]
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The Symbiotic Potential of EdTech: The Future of Education in Africa
With a burgeoning population, rapid urbanization, and the advent of technology, the continent of Africa faces both challenges and opportunities in providing quality education to its people. However, amidst these challenges lies the promise of transformative change through the integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). Despite significant progress over the years, the continent still grapples with various challenges that hinder equitable access to quality education. […]
eLearning Africa Gears Up for Fiery Annual Debate on Digital Education
As eLearning Africa approaches, all eyes turn to the highly anticipated annual plenary debate. Scheduled to take place on Friday, May 31st, this year’s debate promises a stimulating clash of perspectives on the future of education in the digital age. Themed “This House believes that the Traditional Education System will become Obsolete in the Digital Age,” the motion strikes at the heart of the […]
Plenaries to Explore The Future of Learning and Innovation in Africa
eLearning Africa 2024 features riveting plenaries at education’s cutting edge. Witness the “Learning Battle” as educators passionately pitch preferred methods, inviting attendees to join the heated debate or observe. Vote for the most impactful approach! More… Gain insights on leveraging technology, indigenous knowledge, and global competencies to unlock Africa’s innovation potential through strategic education investment in the “Education Fuels Innovation” session. More… As digital […]
IFEFo x eLearning Africa: a Francophone Educational Game
IFEFo x eLearning Africa invites you to explore the challenges and opportunities of education in the Francophone world. Dive into a fun digital adventure and put your knowledge to the test! Through a QR code scan, answer the challenges and try your chance to win prizes in a live draw. Participate actively and walk away with great rewards. Join us on this educational adventure […]
Join Moodle at MoodleMoot Rwanda 2024 during eLearning Africa!
We are excited to announce that Moodle will be hosting MoodleMoot Rwanda 2024 in collaboration with its Moodle Certified Partners and Guest Speakers, scheduled to take place on the pre-conference day of eLearning Africa, May 29, 9:30am – 5:00pm. This event is expected to attract Moodle users from across Rwanda and the African continent who are interested in learning more about Moodle and its applications in education and other fields. […]
common sense is Official Badger at eLearning Africa
For this year’s eLearning Africa (eLA) trade fair in Kigali (Rwanda), common sense will show an innovative way of mapping and verifying learning results, and to make skills and qualifications visible through different institutions and environments. Our eLearning experts will highlight the potential of open badges and foster discussion on new learning recognition formats through an engaging campaign in collaboration with the eLearning Africa […]
Keynote Speaker Laila Macharia: Unleashing Africa’s Human Potential through Education and Technology
“Go there, get your degree, and come back.” This was the instruction when at just 18 years old, Laila Macharia’s college application form was completed on her behalf. “I was just informed that, ‘In a few weeks, you will be leaving the nation,’” the Kenyan-born businesswoman shared. The “first born of two first borns” says her parents had a very strong sense of nation […]
National Languages as a Driver of Innovation for Professional Training in Africa
In an increasingly connected and competitive world, the importance of national languages in the economic and social development of Africa is undeniable. In this article, the Institute of the Francophonie for Education and Training (Institut de la Francophonie pour l’éducation et la formation ; IFEF) explores how local languages can become a powerful catalyst for innovation in vocational training on the continent. By emphasizing the […]
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Journey Through Appropriate Technology
In this article, Jan Willem Eggink from Three Mountains Learning Advisors, Rwanda, argues that bridging the digital divide requires course designers to go the extra mile by leveraging appropriate technology and tailoring their design to the people they seek to serve. He elaborates on four lessons he learned from his practice as an instructional designer. By: Jan Willem Eggink In the late 70s of […]
