Joburg learners get a boost from SA-developed education technology

Odin Education is a South African ed-tech company that believes that through education, they can build an environment for each child to better themselves, their communities, and society as a whole.

Lulama Mabunda and Ntsako Molele take a closer look at the new e-learning device, developed by Odin Education.

A South African-developed education technology ecosystem gave Sandtonview Combined School Grade 11 learners a much-needed boost in their preparations for matric.

Learners in Grade 11 at Sandtonview Combined School now have access to an ecosystem of ed-tech assistance provided by Odin Education thanks to a sponsorship from Sandton-based ElectroMechanica, a manufacturer of switchgear, automation, and energy management systems.

During the handover of the e-learning device at the school, 116 learners received their devices, which were pre-loaded with learning platforms and 2GB of monthly data.

Dean Gurney, Horatio Loff, Angelique Naidoo, Khanyisa Selani, Melissa Nobbs, and Siphelele Mlotshwa at the handover of the e-learning device at Sandtonview Combined School.

ElectroMechanica, the sponsor, also showed its commitment to the school by covering the costs of a full-time school liaison, who will provide training and support to teachers to assist them with the adoption of technology in their classrooms.

Last year, Sandtonview achieved a matric pass rate of 80.8%, and principal Horatio Loff believes that, with the help of the Odin Education ecosystem, the school will continue its upward trajectory.

“Our learners come from a community that has a high poverty rate; with this partnership, it’s not just about giving them access to technology, but about enhancing the horizons of what they can become.”

Loff said sponsor ElectroMechanica was ‘right across the street’ from the school and went out of its way to help give learners a brighter future.

“We never before thought we could have this kind of technology, where learners can access it with their own hands.”

ElectroMechanica managing director Andrew Nobbs said the company was proud to be making a direct and sustainable impact within its community, with the school situated less than a kilometre from its corporate headquarters.

“Our business is focused on meeting the needs of Industry 4.0 and the significant changes that have been wrought by the digital revolution. Our future leaders must be equipped to handle the demands of this new digital world, and it starts in the classroom.”

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