Staff Reporter
As the 17th edition of eLearning Africa, the renowned international conference on digital learning, training and skills development, approaches, all eyes turn to the highly anticipated annual plenary debate. Scheduled to take place from May 31st in Kigali, Rwanda, this year’s discussion promises a stimulating clash of perspectives on the future of education in the digital age.
Themed “This House Believes that the Traditional Education System Will Become Obsolete in the Digital Age,” the motion strikes at the heart of technology’s transformative impact on traditional educational models. Over 1,000 African experts and practitioners in education and training are expected to converge for the annual eLearning Africa Conference 6 Exhibition.
The eLearning Africa Debate, introduced in 2009, has evolved into the conference’s signature event, renowned for its lively, thought-provoking discourse. Adhering to a parliamentary-style format, four expert panellists will deliver impassioned opening statements, with opportunities for “interventions” – spontaneous rebuttals from their counterparts.
Leading the proceedings as chairperson is Hon. Michael Onyango, the founder of Africa’s Forgotten Bottom Millions (4BM), a programme offering digital career opportunities to youth across 47 African nations.
As digital technologies reshape countless facets of modern life, eLearning Africa’s annual debate promises an insightful exploration into whether traditional education models can adapt and integrate digital innovations or risk obsolescence. The diverse panel and interactive format ensure a thought-provoking discourse that will catalyse further dialogue on this pivotal issue.
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