eLearningworld News from South Africa
Prime Minister Helen Zille of the South African province Western Cape launched the initiative eLearning “Game-Changer” 8 September 2015. This Game Changer will provide free high-speed internet access to all Western Cape schools by the end of 2016. At the same time the Western Cape government is launching a new ePortal to give learners and teachers instant access to qualitative digital materials for teaching and learning. “Fast, reliable digital resources offer excellent opportunities for improving access to quality education in all communities. Our vision is to use eLearning to improve literacy and numeracy, and to ensure that our learners are better prepared for the 21stcentury.” states Western Cape Office of the Premier. Source: Press Release South African Government