Leap to Know offer for 2022
Our offer stays the same for 2022. Our products have improved.
Leap to Know Geletterdheid Gelanseer
Te danke aan skenkings van twee befondsers het Leap to Know ’n geletterdheidsprogram in Afrikaans ontwikkel wat ons by sowat nege skole in die Wes-Kaap gratis kon implementeer. Hierdie skole het reeds voorheen Android tablette met die Leap to Know … Continued
School-readiness offer for 2021
How can you help preschoolers and school starters to improve the skills they may have missed out on?
Technology as a learning tool during the Covid-19 pandemic
The South African educational sector currently faces multiple challenges. At Leap to Know we do all we can to stay informed of the impact of Covid-19 and Lockdown on our children. Dr Zahraa McDonald, a South African researcher, warns that … Continued
Leap to Know pilots at Brooklyn Primary
Leap to Know is excited about piloting the first phase of our tablet-based program at Brooklyn Primary School. Each Grade-1 class represents at least 10 different home languages – ranging from Sepedi and Zulu to Indonesian. Would the Leap to … Continued
EdTechXGlobal Awards
Congratulations to all winners in the EdTechXGlobal Startup Awards. According to Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, Co-founder of EdTechXGlobal, “participation for this year’s awards was the highest yet with 182 applications from 30 countries showcasing the best and brightest companies in the global … Continued
EdTechXGlobal
Leap to Know will be pitching in London at the EdTechXGlobal on 19 June. The London EdTech Week runs from 18 to 24 June. The theme is “Eternally Learning” – a concept close to our heart. Looking forward to sharing … Continued
Mother-tongue instruction during the Foundation Phase
An article by Carolyn Savage that is worth reading: http://consiliumeducation.com/itm/2017/08/20/mother-tongue-learning/ “Children with a strong foundation in their first language often display a deeper understanding of themselves and their place within society, along with an increased sense of well-being and confidence.”
Getting reading right
Pages 77-83 of the Child Gauge 2017 (published by the Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town) contains an essay identifying learning to read as a national priority and a critical foundation for formal education. “The essay outlines the causes of South Africa’s poor reading outcomes … Continued