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“Education Fuels Innovation, Investment Amplifies Skills: Africa's Vibrant Leap Forward”

In the face of global shifts, Africa grapples with the challenge of realising the African Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063. Addressing climate change, harnessing the 4th Industrial Revolution, and uplifting a young, growing population are urgent priorities. Against this backdrop, education and skills stand as key pillars to address and overcome these hurdles.

Investment in socio-economic initiatives and future-ready education is imperative. Success demands skilled workers and educators to bring about social and economic prosperity. Moreover, making innovation a staple in our business cycle is crucial for sustained benefits. With appropriate investment in cutting-edge technology, including AI, we can revolutionise the education process.

Our 2024 eLearning Africa theme, "Education Fuels Innovation, Investment Amplifies Skills," articulates the essential roles of education and skills in national investment and innovation. This symbiotic relationship is central to the evolution of education and skills development among Africa's vibrant youth.

We believe that high-quality education lays the groundwork for developing critical competencies and sparks ground-breaking ideas. By applying a blend of indigenous and global skills, we can ignite the creative and innovative thinking that will secure Africa's future. Focused investment in future-facing work skills and entrepreneurship is key to achieving Agenda 2063's socio-economic aspirations.

Join us as we spotlight the centrality of education and skills development in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063. Together, we will unravel how education, skills, investment, and innovation merge to unlock Africa's boundless potential, forging a future where our youth lead in long-term investment and innovation decisions, powering Africa's continued success.

Subthemes

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  • A.1 – Funding (Infrastructure, Access, Quality)
  • A.2 – Initiatives to Ensure Accessible and Affordable Internet
  • A.3 – Policy, Strategy, and Planning (Continental, Regional, National, and Sub-national)
  • A.4 – Business Innovation Strategies
  • A.5 – Infrastructure Development: Physical Spaces for Learning
  • A.6 – Improving Quality of Traditional School/College/University/TVET
  • A.7 – Data Privacy, Security and Ethical Issues
  • B.1. – Curriculum Renewal for 4IR
  • B.2. – Localization of Curriculum: Local Languages and Local Contexts
  • B.3. – Matching TVET Curricula and the Demands of the Labour Market
  • B.4. – Learning Design Analysis
  • B.5. – Open Educational Resources (OERs)
  • B.6. – Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
  • B.7. – Blended Learning and Hybrid Classrooms
  • B.8. – Video, Audio & Multimedia Learning Methods
  • B.9. – Examples of Peer Learning, Project & Problem-based Learning, Scenario or Storybased Learning
  • B.10. – Low-tech Delivery: Radio Broadcasts, Television Programmes, or Offline Platforms
  • C.1. – Teacher Education (Pre- and In-service)
  • C.2. – Ongoing Teacher Training and Professional Development Programmes
  • C.3. – Teachers’ Examples to Access Quality Education in a Digital Era
  • C.4. – Teachers’ Experiences with Innovative Resources and Practices
  • C.5. – Initiatives for Teachers’ Professional Development to Contextualise 4IR, Climate and SDGs
  • C.6. – Best Practices from Teachers Using AI in the Classroom
  • C.7. – Teachers’ Usage of Digital Assessment Tools
  • D.1. – International and Intra-national Partnerships
  • D.2. – Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing among Educators, Institutions, and Countries
  • D.3. – Public-Private Partnerships, e.g. with NGOs and International Organisations
  • D.4. – Methods to Foster Collaboration between Education and Industry to Enhance Employability in the Region
  • E.1. – Micro and Stackable Credentials
  • E.2. – Credentialing Future-Facing ('Soft' 'C21st') Skills
  • E.3. – Recognition and Standardisation of Digital Credentials for Recruitment and Career Advancement
  • E.4. – Examples of Industry-recognised Qualifications for Employment in Various Sectors
  • E.5. – How to Develop Competency-based Micro-credentials
  • F.1. – AI-Related Innovations
  • F.2. – Immersive and Experiential Learning: Uses of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and the Metaverse in All Sectors of Education, Training and TVET
  • F.3. – Best Practices of Mobile Learning
  • F.4. – Gamification in Education
  • F.5. – Benefits and Pitfalls of ChatGPT in Education
  • F.6. – Maximising the Use of Learning Platforms: Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
  • F.7. – Data Analytics for Learning Insights
  • F.8. – Use of Adaptive Learning Platforms and Data for Personalised Learning
  • F.9. – Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) at National and Local Levels
  • F.10. – Language Learning Applications
  • F.11. – "African-made" Educational Apps and Solutions
  • F.12. – Homegrown EdTech Startups and Innovation
  • F.13. – Cyber Security
  • G.1. – Inclusion and Equity (Special Needs, Girls and Women, Marginalised Communities)
  • G.2. – Learning and Working Opportunities for Under-represented Groups (Women/Rural Areas, Refugees & Displaced People etc)
  • G.3. – Community-Based Schools
  • G.4. – Scholarships and Financial Assistance: Promoting Equitable Education
  • G.5. – Inclusive Education Programmes and Support for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
  • G.6. – Reducing Dropouts at Schools
  • G.7. – Focus on the Learner and Students’ Well-being
  • H.1. – Digital Assessment Tools & Plagiarism Detection Software including use of ChatGPT and other AI Systems
  • H.2. – Online Examinations & Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
  • H.3. – Online Assignments and Projects
  • H.4. – Intelligent Tutoring and Mentoring Systems
  • H.5. – Virtual Lab Assessments: Perform Experiments in Virtual Environments
  • H.6. – Digital Portfolios
  • I.1. – Workplace Skilling/Reskilling and Upskilling
  • I.2. – TVET for Enhancing Employability Skills
  • I.3. – Entrepreneurship Education: Business Technical Skills for Entrepreneurs
  • I.4. – Training and Empowering Informal Workers
  • I.5. – eHealth Training Systems
  • I.6. – eAgriculture Training and Knowledge Sharing Models
  • I.7. – Promoting Digital Skills and Computer Literacy
  • I.8. – Coding and Programming Education
  • I.9. – Literacy and Numeracy Skills for All
  • I.10. – Best Practices of Developing Soft Skills in Educational Settings: Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Collaboration and Teamwork, Creativity and Imagination, Organisation and Time Management
  • I.11. – Information Literacy: How to Find, Evaluate, Use and Discern Reliable Information
  • I.12. – ‘Lifelong Learning’ Approaches
  • J.1. – 4IR – Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialisation in Africa: Agriculture, Climate Mitigation (e.g. Utilising and Exporting Solar or other Renewable Energy)
  • J.2. – Localization of Content and Contextual Relevance
  • J.3. – Mobile Libraries
  • J.4. – How to integrate the SDGs into the Curriculum at All Levels of Education
  • J.5. – Initiatives on Social Media for Community Events: Clean-up Drives, Tree Planting Activities, and Awareness Campaigns that Focus on Specific SDGs
  • J.6. – eFostering Youth Engagement on Climate-friendly Practices (Energy Conservation, Waste Reduction, Sustainable transportation)

 

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