Overview:
On World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, Morutwa Secondary School, in partnership with the Telkom Foundation and the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Honourable Philly Mapulane, proudly inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT Lab in Madiga, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province.
Event Highlights:
- ICT Lab Handover: A 40-seater lab equipped to benefit learners, educators, and the community.
- Educator Support: Provision of 10 laptops to assist educators with administrative tasks.
- Furniture Donation: Repurposed Telkom school desks and office furniture for classrooms and staff rooms.
- Infrastructure Improvement: Restoration of electricity in one of the school’s classroom blocks.
- Future Plans: Introduction of Coding & Robotics Kits (to be confirmed) and the donation of a school website with email addresses for staff.
Event Coordinators:
- Danny Mathebula: Overall Planner (Telkom Foundation)
- Carmenita Adonis – Dudley: Government Relations
Target Audience:
- Officials: Telkom Executives, DCDT Minister, Limpopo Premier, MEC for Education, Traditional Leaders, Councillors.
- Community: Learners utilizing the Lightbulb learning portal, principals from surrounding schools, local ABET instructors and learners, and the broader Madiga community.
Message:
The establishment of the ICT Lab is a significant step towards providing educators, learners, and the community with opportunities in digital education. It emphasizes the importance of future-fit skills, introducing digital competencies like coding and robotics, and aims to identify viable business ventures linked to Telkom’s Enterprise Development programme.
Risk Assessment:
Ensuring stable connectivity is paramount for the success of the ICT Lab and its associated programs.