How to make your own posters

Given the importance of visual aids in the classroom, many teachers create their own posters. In order for these to be effective teaching tools, adhere to the following tried and tested design principles. Convey one clear messageResist the temptation to cover an...

Emoji

For its Word Of The Year (WOTY) for 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) chose emoji. Say what? Isn’t that more than just a little ironic? That the revered OED – guardian, recorder and elucidator of the English language – should choose for its WOTY something not...

Blended learning

The entrepreneurs, employees, managers and leaders of the future need to think on their feet. To be effective in their careers, they’ll need quickly to weigh up situations, clearly motivate for and present their points of view, and apply the theory and skills they...

Artisan Training is a priority

The Department of Higher Education and Training launched the ‘Decade of the Artisan’ to encourage the youth of South Africa to enroll for an artisan course at their local TVET college.  The current average age of an Artisan is 55, which means that in a couple of years...