Conrad Wolfram: Teaching Kids Math With Computers
In grade 12 I achieved the top marks for Mathematics HG. This was the culmination of two years of preparation, and mostly completing old exam papers from the previous three years. Even though there were computers available to me in 1992, I still had a steep learning curve to using computers before I could benefit […]
STAR SCHOOLS – Mobilising Education in South Africa
Johannesburg, 27 October 2010 – We could be entering an age where South African learners will not require a laptop or access to a computer laboratory – yet they will still enjoy inexpensive and rapid access to the internet and educational content. At a stroke, the dynamic combination of mobile technology and inspired thinking provided […]
South African born Dr Neil Turok wants the next Einstein to be from Africa
This is the message that makes TED such a powerful platform. As a TEDGlobal 2007 Fellow, I am still speechless when I think of the amazing opportunity of becoming a part of this community. In a strange way its a very exclusive club but it’s also making a very public impact since they started publishing […]