As of next year, 21 Gauteng schools will enjoy the perks of digital learning, which means pupils will be able to study on Ipads or tablets.
This information was shared by Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi.
According to Lesufi, the provincial Department of Education will roll out this new digital learning system first with Grade Eight and Nine pupils next year.
From there it will be phased in over years until it is implemented in Grade 12.
He said: “We are tired of pupils carrying heavy text books and all we want now is for every pupil to have a tablet or Ipad. There is no reason why pupils have to share textbooks while there are e-books available.”
Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Phumla Sekhonyane said that this is a pilot project which will start in 21 schools that they have selected.
She said that through this initiative, they hope to increase the usage of technology in schools and they would love for all pupils to have access to these gadgets, especially in the townships.
