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 […]
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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 […]
We Want to Make the Globe our Classroom. This is How.
Education should be free, available and accessible to everyone. Those sentiments from article 26 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights rang so true for us that we named our initiative after the article. We created Article26 to build a platform that connects global companies, NGOs, NPOs, educational institutions and most importantly: learners. When we say “Everyone” we mean “Everyone” At Article26, inclusivity is […]
Meet the French EdTech Delegation at eLearning Africa 2024!
With the support of Bpifrance, Business France is accompanying 9 French companies from the EdTech sector to discover the Rwandan market at the eLearning Africa trade fair, a key event in the field of education in Africa. These companies are specialised in digital learning platforms, adaptive content, and personalized learning experiences. Their mission? Revolutionise education through technology. Selected by a panel of experts, these […]
Transforming Education in Africa: The Role of Generative AI and Adaptive Learning in Scaling Quality Learning
Laura Kakon, Group Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Honoris United Universities One year has passed since the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, elevating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, Generative AI, to commonplace discussions and widespread integration across various industries. In the dynamic landscape of the evolving workforce, higher education faces the imperative to leverage the capabilities of technology and embrace the advancements in Generative […]
The Potential of Innovation in Tourism for Change and Empowerment in Emerging Economies
This year’s eLearning Africa conference offers a unique opportunity to explore the catalytic role of innovation in driving sustainable tourism development and economic empowerment across emerging economies. The full-day workshop “The Potential of Innovation in Tourism for Change and Empowerment in Emerging Economies” promises an immersive dive into the dynamics reshaping this vital industry. Led by experts from GIZ Cambodia and Green Key International, […]