Always online – SA teens share real-life experiences
– FYI play it safe launches ’Sip the Tea’ podcast – If you’re the parent of a teenager, you most likely don’t know as much about their online life as you should. Our children are immersed in the digital world, inhabiting digital environments, and gathering in digital spaces that most parents don’t even know exist, never […]
A Principal’s Guide to Exam Season
-Tips for parents, teachers and learners- The final exam season of the year is almost here, and it’s not unusual for a sense of dread to creep in. It’s not just the learners who are under duress; exam time can be stressful for families and the school community. Parents and teachers want to provide the […]
Let’s join the world against the misuse of smartphones
The Netherlands recently announced that smartphones, tablets, and smart watches will be banned from classrooms from 1 January 2024 as these disrupt learning and affect school children’ performance. This country is the latest to join a spade of other countries, including France, Australia, and Finland to ban devices in schools. The United Nation’s education, science […]
AI in Education IS happening – how do we leverage it?
Although machine learning and AI models have been built into many of the apps and platforms we have been using for years, we’re having a different kind of AI moment in 2023. Natural language processing and computer vision models such as OpenAI’s ChatGTP and DALL_E have put AI tools directly into the people’s hands, and […]
7 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AT ONLINE SCHOOL
Every year, more and more South African children are enrolled in an online school, bringing changes to their family’s rhythms and routines. It’s important for parents to set their child up for success, and here are 7 top tips from Principal and Co-founder, Mark Anderson: Discover Koa Academy
ENGAGING WITH SCHOOL SUBJECTS – THE KOA ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Traditionally schools have taken a strict siloed approach to teaching subjects like Science, Geography, History and Art. Since most parents went to school, subjects such as Technology, EMS (Economic and Management Sciences) and Life Orientation have also been added to the curriculum. Laden with content, these subjects are typically taught by content specialist teachers standing up in […]
How To Color Easter Eggs
Its fun to color Easter eggs. Pink and yellow and lavender eggs are part of the Easter tradition. And of course, kids love colors. Learn the proper way to color eggs plus learn how to boil an egg and avoid the green on the yolk. 1. Choose fresh eggs free from cracks. 2. Commercial egg […]
3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Children
If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. 1. The Early Bedtime trick.One of my favorite ways to get my kids to read is something they […]
The Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a wonderful place for families, individuals, young and old to enjoy. The Aquarium offers a world of opportunities to explore and discover what the warm Indian Ocean with its bright and colourful fish and corals has to offer. In contrast, the cold Atlantic with its silver shoaling fish, swaying kelp […]
Developing your child’s Readiness to Learn– Early Education Tips
Learning toys for toddlers and developmental educational activities are important for encouraging and developing the naturally inquisitive minds of the youngest children. However, even if you are a conscientious parent who buys the most highly rated toys and books, there are critical mistakes that you are probably making that could keep your child from being […]