Empowering African innovators in advanced learning technologies at school and university

The Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (CALTSTEAM) is based at the University of Johannesburg under the leadership of Prof Umesh Ramnarain. A core function of the centre is to building capacity in students at university and learners at school in the use of advanced learning technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning. At the same time in recognizing the skills deficit in creating such applications, the centre is heavily investigated in empowering the youth to develop skills in building applications. We maintain this opportunity will create a career pathway amongst the youth to become innovators in this space and then to pursue entrepreneurship in establishing their own start-ups in educational technology. The pioneer behind CALTSTEAM is Prof Umesh Ramnarain who is well recognized for his work in supporting people from historically disadvantaged communities. He the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) Recipient of the prestigious Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation Award.