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Kayla-**-only send the Q's w/ numbers next to them**. Ask him for his skype name. Ask him how to pronounce his name phonetically and how to pronounce Khanya. Make sure you add some nicities like "We are really looking forward...."

The Khanya Project is an initiative of the Western Cape Education Department in south Africa. It was established in April 2001 to determine the contribution that technology could make towards addressing the increasing shortage of educator capacity in schools. Today we are pleased to have on our show Mr Kobus VAn Wyk who is the *___*__ with the Khanya Project. Welcome to the Lunchtime Leaders Podcast Mr Van Wyk

The objective was to use the technology as an illumination tool during the curriculum delivery process.

1 How do you identify which schools will participate in the Khanya Project?

2 The Khanya Project is responsible for putting almost 25,000 computers into schools. What results have you seen so far? FU Something about one of the results---> How have they been used to _ FU Is this project suppose to be helping students...or teachers?

3 What have been you greatest challenges in getting the needed technology into schools?

4 One of the goals of the Khanya Project is to prepare students for the Knowledge based Economy of the 21st Century. Using the Rule of Four, what are the most important skills students need to succeed in that 21st Century economy? FU How does incorporating computers into the cuiculum help students gain those skills? FU As American kids, should we be worried about competing with your kids for a job in the future?

5 The project has already spent nearly $30,000,000 (american) Why not spend the money on school libraries or more teachers?

6 What is the balance schools should have between teaching content knowledge versus focusing on students’ ability to learn, adapt and grow?

7 Do you think kids should spend most of time in school working in groups or learning to work independently? FU Would you consider yourself more successful by yourself or with your coworkers at the Khanya Project?(Wording!!)

8 Tell us a little bit about any changes you foresee in the use of technology in schools in the next 5-15 years?

9 What was the best learning/educational experience you have had or seen with the Khanya Project?

10 If you were going to design a 21st century school from the ground up, what are key features you would include? ..and remember the rule of four!

11 When we're done today, what's the one most important "take-away" message you'd like our teachers and students to hear?