Homeschooling in South Africa: A practical four-step guide for parents
individual needs of a student, and lack of space at good schools in a given area. The prospect of homeschooling […]
UNLOCKING SOCIAL POTENTIAL: HELPING HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP HOLISTICALLY
Homeschooling offers numerous benefits, including personalised education, greater accessibility, safe environments, and flexible schedules. However, one concern many homeschooling parents
The Importance of Play in a Child’s Development
Children are increasingly suffering from low muscle tone, low memory, poor speech, poor vocabulary, poor motor planning, and lack of
ONLINE SCHOOLS: THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARKING
With the ongoing growth of online schooling in South Africa, parents are increasingly considering this route as a viable option
GRIT AND GROWTH MINDSET – A POTENT COMBINATION
She conducted research and concluded that academic achievement was essential but not sufficient for success. Here is a quick experiment
Online Teaching As A Tool
Online schooling is a tool, that if used correctly, can change the game in academic achievement. However, for this to
AI ATE MY CLASSROOM: LEARNING IN AN AGE OF UNPRECEDENTED TECH DISRUPTION
During the Covid lockdowns, a generation of children experienced education in a historically unprecedented way. Now, a new black swan
Support for Online Learning
We can all relate to feeling nervous or anxious, child or adult. Social settings, whether in the virtual space or
Why learning to fail sets children up for success later in life
The question of examinations and gaining or losing marks looms large at this time of year, as school students get
Online schooling is a tool, that if used correctly, can change the game in academic achievement
However, for this to happen, a relationship and understanding of expectation between the parent and activator needs to be developed.
Experiments…
The word causes many headaches for parents, especially in a homeschooling environment. Experiments usually involve complex processes, chemicals with names
Working Memory
When I was seven, my mother taught me how to fold the laundry. Once I had mastered the art of
Tips on Time Management for Online Homeschooling
I have been teaching in an online space for almost two years. Before I took the giant leap to teach little
Virtual Social Anxiety: Support for Online Learning
We can all relate to feeling nervous or anxious, child or adult. Social settings, whether in the virtual space or
SCREENTIME: BALANCING THE BENEFITS VS PERILS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Screens have become ubiquitous among young children, whose often exhausted parents need their child entertained and engaged while they work,
Discovering the delight of different
How do you take the next step when you suddenly discover that something you thought was abnormal is perfect for
Do the homework before choosing an online school
Parents and guardians considering online schooling for their children must ensure they properly vet the ability of a school to
How to use a good crisis: COVID 19 and the turning point for education
In my previous blog, I concluded by quoting Winston Churchill saying, “never let a good crisis go to waste”. This
COVID19 could be a turning point for education
The definition of insanity is ‘to do the same thing again and again and expect a different outcome.’ With this
NEW ADvTECH SCHOOL OFFERING SET TO REVOLUTIONISE ONLINE EDUCATION
Opening its virtual doors to learners from Grade R to Grade 9, from January 2021, ADvTECH’s new online offering, Evolve
Evolve Online School
The time has come for education to evolve. Evolve is designed to take each child on a journey of personal
