Kobus

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

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? 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?

Hi Paul My sincere apologies for not replying to your email earlier - I have been out of town quite a bit (too much!) over the past two weeks, and am only catching up on emails now. I would be delighted to participate in your "Learning in the 21st Century"; thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately I am leaving for Europe on Friday, and will be away for two weeks. Could it be postponed till then? If that is acceptable, could you give me an idea what you would like discussed? Best regards Kobus van Wyk [Kvanwyk@pgwc.gov.za]

What he does Head of the Khanya project-- established in 2001 by the Western Cape Education Department in South Africa to provide computer technology to schools. The objective was to use the technology as an illumination tool during the curriculum delivery process.

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