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Young South Africans are shut out from work: they need a chance to get digital skills

Young South Africans are shut out from work: they need a chance to get digital skills

Most young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa continue to be denied access to information and communications technology because of poor infrastructure and the digital divide. The cost of mobile data is part of the problem. For example, compared with its fellow members of the BRICS group of nations, South Africa has the highest average price for […] … learn more→

Students struggle with digital skills because their teachers lack confidence

Students struggle with digital skills because their teachers lack confidence

Australian teenagers are increasingly struggling to achieve the basic level required in information and communications technology (ICT). In 2014, only around half (52%) of students in Year 10 achieved the minimum standard of digital competence. Examples of where students struggled include: searching for relevant resources on the internet; using a web browser history; creating tables […] … learn more→