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The ‘old school’ education system will not deliver literacy to this generation. Period.

OPINION: If there is any hope to rescue a largely illiterate nation, it lies in the hands of every individual with a device. ‘Gamified’ literacy apps could help fill this literacy instruction void.

Written by Alison Scott, Executive Principal of Bellavista School

The revolution of our education system is a noble aspiration and, while it is critical, we may only see the impact of any literacy programme implemented today in 13 years time.

If there is any hope to rescue a largely illiterate nation, it lies in the hands of every individual with a device.

Technology, while never a substitute for a holistic education, could just fill the literacy instruction void. Upwards of 90% of people in…

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