Michelle Lissoos

Director

iSchoolAfrica Education Trust

South Africa

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My organisation

Through the world’s best technology and education practices, we aim to reduce inequalities and enhance opportunities for exceptional employment and economic growth. Working collaboratively with our partners, we provide our youth with the tools they need to thrive. Focusing on under resourced schools, mainstream and special needs, ECD to Grade 12.
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About me

Michelle has spent the last 20 years specialising in the integration of technology into education in South Africa . She is passionate about the fact that technology should be empowering for all. The iSchoolAfrica programme currently support over 100000 learners where the needs are greatest and focuses on reaching the children who are the most vulnerable, including learners with disabilities. The programme aims to prepare all youth to succeed in today’s digital world. Michelle’s experience also includes Director of iStore Education, Director of Learnthings, lead participant on Nepad e-commission.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 7 March 2025

13:00 - 14:00

ICT career paths for the deaf community

Format:In-personLocation:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Focus: Hearing impairment or Deaf
  • English captions | International Sign

This session will highlight Zero Project Awardees from South Africa and China that are removing barriers and promoting job opportunities in the apprenticeship and mobile app development space.