Global subject rankings place the University of Johannesburg at the forefront of four education disciplines in SA.
AI should start with children, to assist Deaf students to learn computer science, but must first be capable of fluently translating sign language.
ITWeb TV: SA’s literacy crunch | Episode #84
Statistics show that more than eight out of ten grade four learners cannot read for basic meaning in their home language. Researchers at the CSIR’s Natural Language Processing Research Group are trying to change this statistic using technology. They are piloting an Android-based application called Ngiyaqonda, in which speech and text technology for South African languages is harnessed to enhance home language literacy.
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In this episode of Real Geeks with Ivan Regasek, Ivan talks to Mabu Manaileng on his journey from Limpopo university via the hackathons to corporate success, the technical aspects of ML, the evolution of a data scientist, geek things AI related and later on, softer issues like science v faith. #deepmind #artificialintelligence #realgeeks
Paying it forward: Rodney's Journey from ICT Director to Industry Leader | Exploring careers in Tech
In the latest episode of "Exploring Careers in Tech", ITWeb speaks to Rodney de Koch', a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Rodney shares insights about his career journey, starting as a computer science graduate and working his way through both the public and private sectors. He has held significant roles, including Director of ICT for South Africa's Foreign Affairs (now DIRCO), and spent 15 years with companies like IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft. Rodney has worked internationally in regions like the Middle East, U.S., and Europe, and speaks multiple languages including Arabic and French. He now serves as a board advisor, business coach, and strategist, alongside his role at the University of Johannesburg’s Technopreneurship Center and Rhodes University's advisory committee. Rodney’s passion lies in mentoring the next generation, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data centers, while moderating CIO roundtables and tutoring honors students. #exploringc
The challenge supports the conceptualisation of curricula that empowers students to think about the social and political context of computing.
Candidates will have the opportunity to kick-start their careers, with a two-year in-house placement at Epson’s local offices.
Local edtech firm HyperionDev partners with UNISA Enterprise to offer a three-month online bootcamp on the fundamentals of computer science.
Sadly, the answer is unlikely to come from government, which is facing a crisis of its own: spikes in the matric dropout rate.
The search engine giant readies to roll out its digital skills programme at scale, as it looks to equip over 30 000 South African learners with the fundamentals of computer science.
Pommie Lutchman, CEO at Ocular Technologies, outlines the different types of Automated Intelligence.
A Web-based app uses AI technology to assist high school and university students better understand mathematics.
Nomathemba Duma and Elinah Mamatlepa aim to use their work with IT to encourage other young women in the field.
It is alarming that interest in science and maths at school level seems to be at an all-time low, says Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings.
An initiative, backed by Twitter and Google, aims to encourage high school girls to study computer science and engineering.