Ya Bana Village
The Leap to Know software application testing and video recording of children will be done at Ya Bana Village. Read more about Ya Bana at www.yabana.co.za.
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The global learning crisis — and what to do about it
This TED talk contains many ideas worth spreading, especially in South African where studies have shown 58% of Grade-4-learners in South African cannot read: https://www.ted.com/talks/amel_karboul_the_global_learning_crisis_and_what_to_do_about_it?utm_campaign=tedspread–b&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
Mother-tongue instruction during the Foundation Phase
An article by Carolyn Savage that is worth reading: http://consiliumeducation.com/itm/2017/08/20/mother-tongue-learning/ “Children with a strong foundation in their first language often display a deeper understanding of themselves and their place within society, along with an increased sense of well-being and confidence.”
EdTechXGlobal
Leap to Know will be pitching in London at the EdTechXGlobal on 19 June. The London EdTech Week runs from 18 to 24 June. The theme is “Eternally Learning” – a concept close to our heart. Looking forward to sharing ideas with all attending the summit.
Getting reading right
Pages 77-83 of the Child Gauge 2017 (published by the Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town) contains an essay identifying learning to read as a national priority and a critical foundation for formal education. “The essay outlines the causes of South Africa’s poor reading outcomes and identifies eight interventions that have the potential to enhance reading outcomes in the foundation phase.”…
Leap to Know is a Global Learning XPRIZE semi-finalist
Leap to Know has been announced a semifinalist in the Global Learning XPRIZE. Congratulations to all the team members for working so hard to make it this far! We have just returned from Los Angeles where we had to make a presentation on our Leap to Know app to a panel of 11 judges. You…
Technology as a learning tool during the Covid-19 pandemic
The South African educational sector currently faces multiple challenges. At Leap to Know we do all we can to stay informed of the impact of Covid-19 and Lockdown on our children. Dr Zahraa McDonald, a South African researcher, warns that the gap between the rich and the poor is expanding at an alarming rate because…