A newly developed, comprehensive e-education package (CeP) that integrates e-administration, e-learning and value-added services, is aimed at improving the overall management in schools. The integrated system is set to enhance administrative efficiencies and decision-making processes and significantly improve independent learning and assist teachers to manage learning content.
According to Thabo Mogaswa, Managing Director of Mowhiti Technologies, a participant in the maxum Business Incubator at The Innovation Hub, the CeP is set to demonstrate how an integrated information system, encompassing both e-administration and e-learning, will change how schools function.
"The CeP is different from other school technology packages in that it includes services which ensure the technology integrates into the school environment," says Mogaswa.
The companies involved in the CeP development are Mohwiti Technologies, Mediamaisteri, CSIR and the Finnish Embassy. Both Mohwiti Technologies and Mediamaisteri have added real value to the development through their provision of the e-administration and e-learning tools, respectively. The project has also created an opportunity for technology collaboration between Finnish and South African companies.
The schools, district offices as well as the provincial departments of education stand to benefit from the project as the improved administration and overall management of the school, facilitated by the CeP, will improve the quality of education that a school can provide. The CeP has already been successfully implemented in 10 schools in Gauteng, including Nellmapius Primary School, Vukani Mawethu Primary School and DC Marivate Junior Secondary School.
This project aligns itself with the Gauteng Provincial Government Department of Education's technology development programme's objective of granting every child in the province Internet access by year 2013.
For more information on this important development, contact Thabo Mogaswa at +2712 844 0120.
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