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South African education institutions are increasingly adopting education technology (EdTech) to improve teaching and learning, strengthen assessment, and expand access. However, EdTech procurement is rarely straightforward: requirements shift, budgets tighten, suppliers vary in capability, and implementation realities often collide with contract promises. This guide provides an exhaustive, practical deep-dive into the most common procurement challenges … Read more

A successful Education Technology (EdTech) rollout is more than buying devices or signing a contract. In South Africa, it requires careful planning across procurement, funding, infrastructure, teacher capacity, and ongoing measurement—all shaped by local realities such as connectivity gaps, maintenance constraints, and diverse classroom contexts. Done well, EdTech can strengthen learning outcomes, improve access, and … Read more

Education technology (EdTech) projects can transform learning outcomes, improve teacher productivity, and expand access—especially in under-resourced communities across South Africa. But turning an EdTech idea into a working, scalable solution requires more than product development. It requires procurement readiness, funding strategy, implementation capacity, and evidence-based measurement. This guide provides a deep dive into funding options … Read more

Choosing an education technology (EdTech) vendor is one of the most consequential procurement decisions a school—or a district, circuit, or provincial program—can make. The goal isn’t only to buy devices or software. It’s to secure learning impact, value for money, reliable support, and responsible data handling for learners and educators. This guide is written for … Read more

Budgeting for education technology (EdTech) procurement in South Africa is more than comparing device prices or choosing a learning platform. The real cost drivers sit in the “middle and back end” of implementation: connectivity, onboarding, teacher support, cybersecurity, maintenance, repairs, content moderation, licensing, and change management. If you budget only for the initial purchase, you’ll … Read more

Education technology (EdTech) is no longer a “nice-to-have” for TVET colleges—it’s a practical route to improved learning outcomes, stronger employability pathways, and more resilient operations. In South Africa, TVET institutions face high student demand, uneven connectivity, resource constraints, and complex compliance requirements. Adoption of the right EdTech—phased, supported, and measurable—can directly address these realities. This … Read more

Digital student engagement is no longer a “nice-to-have” for South African higher education—it’s becoming a core part of how universities and TVET colleges retain students, improve learning outcomes, and run sustainable operations. But engagement is also one of the most misunderstood areas of education technology (EdTech): many institutions invest in platforms without designing for behaviour … Read more

South African campuses are entering a new phase of higher education digital transformation, driven by funding pressures, shifting learner expectations, and the rapid normalization of online and blended learning. Across universities and TVET colleges, technology is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s the backbone for teaching, assessment, operations, and student support. This deep-dive explores the … Read more

Introduction: why learning analytics matter in South African higher education Student success has become a strategic priority for universities across South Africa, especially as institutions balance access, affordability, retention, and employability. Learning analytics—when implemented responsibly—helps universities identify learning barriers earlier, personalize support, and improve learning outcomes. In the South African context, analytics also supports broader … Read more

EdTech is no longer a “nice-to-have” in South Africa—it is becoming the backbone of postgraduate learning, distance education, and the broader higher education digital transformation agenda. From flexible delivery models to learning analytics and secure assessments, education technology (EdTech) is helping universities address capacity constraints, geographic barriers, and changing expectations from working professionals and adult … Read more