Market trends for software selection have moved from full Student Information Systems to Best of Breed Systems. Specifically, ones that place emphasis on seamless integration of other systems, to streamline business processes in the universities. If the integration is not effective, it can lead to data duplication and frustration. In practice, it would actually mean […]
Guiding Organisations as They Prepare for Tomorrow Finalists and winners for the prestigious global EdTech Awards 2020, were recently announced to a worldwide audience. This audience of educators, technologists, students, parents and policymakers all share the passion for building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors. We are proud […]
Why Academia SIS: Enhanced User Experience Academia SIS is a robust, feature-rich, analytics-equipped and user-friendly Student Information System (SIS). This System is built on cutting-edge and flexible architecture. Besides the obvious advantages of an information system that is built on the latest technology architecture, it also boasts highlights that are integral to a best-of-breed system. […]
Could academic integrity tools be used to develop well-rounded, contributing members of society, foster academic writing and be a key teaching tool? Q & A with Myles Thies, Director of Digital Learning Services at Eiffel Corp and Magriet De Villiers, Academic Development Coordinator at Stellenbosch University examine the question of academic integrity at higher education […]
In this episode of The Blue Couch, we are joined our Instructional Designer, Chanel Long. She explains the purpose of Multimedia in Education, why this is paramount to enhancing your course and creating an interactive course for your student. We also discuss various tools available to us to begin this journey. If you are in […]
Is Technology Changing the Way We Learn and Teach? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a great need for us to relook at the way we are accustomed to learning and teaching. We have now cultivated a new way of thinking, enabling us to start the integration between education and technology. In this episode, we […]
In this episode, we discuss all things Automation and what this means for the future of education. We are joined by Professor Mzukisi from the University of Johannesburg who shares his knowledge and research findings on this broad topic. Automation in Education The Fourth Industrial Revolution has infiltrated our minds, subsequently, provoking our thoughts and […]
Over the past month, we ran a series of webinars that discussed the different benefits and features that Academia SIS offers. The series included the following topics: Enhanced User Experience Customization and Integrations Technology and Hosting Cost Efficiency Manage the Change when Implementing an SIS Below is the last webinar in this series, hosted on […]
“Academia and fraud are no strangers,” Singh and Remenyi, 2015:1. History tells us that cheating has been part of educational institutions in one way or another for a very long time. From using crib notes in exams; to getting hold of examination papers in advance; to creating fraudulent data and information for research reports. It […]
The news of the first few COVID-19 positive cases in South Africa set us off on an unprecedented journey for all sectors – but especially the education sector. Parents, teachers and learners alike were thrown into the deep end as schools were closed (indefinitely) in March 2020. In an attempt to ensure that no learners […]