Top resources for learners at home

The National Education Collaboration Trust has provided learners with the free resources for them to keep up with schoolwork an their work ethics while at home during the national lockdown.

The Department of Basic Education has some great resources that are free and easy to access. Download study and teaching material, workbooks, textbooks, study and revision guides, the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, previous question papers, among others by visiting: www.education.gov.za

Zero-rated sites:

• Telkom customers
• MTN and Vodacom customers – www.siyavulaeducation.com provides high school maths and science practice questions and free online books for students
• Vodacom customers
• www.learn.mindset.africa

Free learning platforms:

• Vodacom e-School
• WorksheetCloud is an online teaching platform with live school lessons to all learners in South Africa during the national lockdown

Helpful apps:

• MatricLive
• 2Enable App indigenous languages

Broadcasts and programming:

• Follow lessons on DBE TV, which is available without subscription on Channel 122 on the Openview HD platform from 1 April to 30 September
• Mindset Pop (DStv 317) features educational programming covering the entire general education and training (GET) phase, including early childhood development (ECD), as well as a key focus on the Grade 4 to 9 curriculum
• Check your community radio and TV station schedules to find out when they will be airing shows for learners

Social media resources:

• StemLockdown Digital – An e-school where South African personalities and celebrities read to learners. 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Simply search for ‘Africa Teen Geeks’ on YouTube and on Facebook
• YouTube Educational channels for smaller children during the lockdown

Mobile phone tutor:

• Dial a Tutor Programme will kick start Monday, 6 April 2020 to assist learners who experience difficulties with the subject content while studying at home. Dial 087 203 3033 to get a call back.