Digital skills programme helps over 100 candidates
A digital skills programme recently presented to educators in the Knysna area has received positive feedback.
The programme, that was aimed at young people aged 18 to 35, saw 110 teachers and general assistants from seven different schools in rural, semi-rural, and township communities participating.
It was organised by Western Cape Colab in collaboration with Nemisa Colabs, including SUFF Academy, that joined forces to optimise the programme's reach in the target communities, and to provide access to digital skills and equip individuals with the tools needed to benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
These skills were passed on to educators with the hope of creating a ripple effect as the teachers would be better equipped to integrate technology into their classrooms and share their knowledge with students.
It was led by facilitators Laurenzo Langeveldt, Siphokazi Bandaswell and Deshaan Pick, who delivered the training sessions and shared their expertise.
The focus was on expanding participants' digital literacy skills and knowledge and teaching them how to use mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones, for work and educational purposes.
To expand the reach of the programme, sessions were held at various locations over three weeks: on 5 and 6 September for Hornlee Primary and Sunridge Primary, hosted at the Hornlee Clubhouse; on 20 and 21 September for Knysna Secondary
School and Fraaisig Primary in the Hornlee area; and on 26 and 27 September at Thembelitsha Primary School's computer lab, in collaboration with Concordia Primary School and Percy Mdala High School assistants.