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Celebrating Leadership: Executive Director, Omashani Naidoo, Featured on Commonwealth of Learning Podcast

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Executive Director, Omashani Naidoo, was invited by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to be a key participant in their insightful podcast series, “Sustainability and Growth: Women Leaders Driving Long-Term Success in NGOs.” This powerful series highlights the journeys and expertise of women leaders from across the Commonwealth. Omashani’s dedication to sharing her rich experiences in the education technology sector has made a valuable contrib...

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SchoolNet SA Triumphs in the 2025 Ciena Solutions Challenge

We’re thrilled to announce that SchoolNet South Africa has been recognized as a winner in the prestigious Ciena Solutions Challenge! Our project, “InnovateEd: Code & Create“ has earned us a $3,000 USD Sustainability Award, allowing us to further our mission of empowering educators and transforming classrooms. The Ciena Solutions Challenge, a collaborative initiative by Digital Promise and Ciena, is a global challenge-based learning program that empowers middle and high school student...

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Facilitation for the Future with Expo Science Master Trainers

SchoolNet South Africa facilitated a training session for Expo Science on the 29th March 2025, at Birchwood Hotel, Gauteng. The training was attended by 47 Master trainers from various provinces across South Africa, sharing insights on a variety of modules designed to enhance facilitation skills and knowledge. Key modules included self-awareness through personality tests, bridging gaps between training and practice, exploring different facilitation models, effective communication, recognizing non-verbal c...

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Artificial Intelligence In Education Survey

📢 Attention Teachers! 📢 With AI on everyone’s mind, help us understand how it’s being used in our classrooms. Answer these quick questions to contribute to our AI for educators course. Teachers that respond will be invited to a free online course! Loading…📝 Survey: https://bit.ly/3F45Sp5 3D Render of robot with books ...

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SchoolNet SA Education Team Selected for Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) 2024/25

We are thrilled to announce that the SchoolNet South Africa Education team, Omashani Naidoo, Quintres Sefala, and Brenda Mohale, has been selected to be part of the prestigious Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) program for the 2024/25 cycle. This recognition highlights the team’s dedication to advancing digital education and fostering innovative teaching practices across South Africa. The MIEE program is a global community of educators who are passionate about using technology to improve ...

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Mental Health Awareness

Mental health awareness is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatized. It’s time we break the silence and address mental health with the same urgency and openness as physical health. Here’s a blog post to shed light on the importance of mental health awareness. Understanding Mental Health: A Journey Towards Wellness In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life can be overwhelming, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of mental health....

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[Press Release] SchoolNet South Africa Wraps Up Successful Digital Learning Conference

SchoolNet South Africa has wrapped up its highly successful Digital Learning Conference held in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal from March 25 to March 27. More than 350 delegates gathered to explore innovative digital practices and strategies in education under the theme: Digital Education for the Future. The conference fostered collaboration, networking, and the sharing of best practices, reaffirming SchoolNet South Africa’s commitment to educational excellence! Read our full statement below: Press ...

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Shaping Classroom Practices: Unlocking the Future of Education at the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference

In the ever-evolving world of education, the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference is a game-changer that enables educators, schools and educational organisations to redefine classroom practices. SchoolNet South Africa celebrates its 27th anniversary in 2024 and continues to organise bi-annual conferences in various provinces across the country. The main objective of these conferences is to improve teacher practices and encourage collaboration.  This year’s conference, which is themed Digital Educa...

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NPI Consulting Sponsors 50 Teachers from KwaZulu-Natal for Digital Learning Conference!

Exciting Opportunity! NPI Consulting Sponsors 50 Teachers from KwaZulu-Natal for Digital Learning Conference! We’re delighted to share thrilling news! NPI Consulting will sponsor 50 committed teachers from KwaZulu-Natal to be part of the upcoming Digital Learning Conference. 🗓️ Save the Date: March 25 to 27, 2024 📍 Venue: 9 Posselt Drive, La Mercy, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal About the Conference: In collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Education Department and Anton Lembede MST Acad...

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3 Ways to buy the Conference Tickets

Here are 3 ways to buy the SchoolNet Digital Learning Conference: 1. Online: You can visit Webtickets here and fill out the online registration form. You can pay with your credit card or debit card. 2. Go to your Nearest Pick n Pay store and buy the ticket from there. 3. Direct Deposit to SchoolNet SA FNB Account using the details below; First National Bank (FNB) Account Number: 6281 657 9504 Branch Code: 210835 Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ Reference: Con24_Name_Surname Send proof of payment ...

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