- Kontax, a teen m-novel in a local African language
- (Source: Shuttleworth Foundation, CC-BY) On 30 September 2009, the world’s first mobile novel – or m-novel – published in both English and isiXhosa was launched. Kontax, a teen mystery... Read more – ‘Kontax, a teen m-novel in a local African language’.
- We are no longer the gatekeepers
- (Source: DanieVDM, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0) The internet presents enormous opportunities for teaching and learning, playing and socialising. On the other hand, it also brings risks. As adults, we have a duty... Read more – ‘We are no longer the gatekeepers’.
- Maths and Science mobisite for “SmartLearners”
- Vanesh Gokal is Principal at Burnwood Secondary School in Durban, and a Maths and Physical Science teacher. He is also passionate about mlearning. In his own words: “Our learners are mostly... Read more – ‘Maths and Science mobisite for “SmartLearners”’.
- Let’s ban malls! Rethinking cellphones in education
- By: Steve Vosloo, Shuttleworth Foundation, steve.vosloo@shuttleworthfoundation.org Presented at: Gauteng principals conference, NAPTOSA (National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South... Read more – ‘Let’s ban malls! Rethinking cellphones in education’.
- Teens and their cellphones
- Over the last few months I’ve interviewed a few South African and Zambian high schoolers about their cellphones, mobile IM and school. Download the video: WMV (37MB) or Flash... Read more – ‘Teens and their cellphones’.
Written by: Steve Vosloo
Posted in: africa, Country, mLearning, South Africa