The name Khanya is derived from a Xhosa language word meaning "to let the light shine", "to brighten", or "to illuminate". The Khanya project was 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.

I had the privilege of being involved in this project from the start. Over the years I had many illuminations regarding the potential benefits of ICT in education. In e-culture terms, I received many e-luminations. The purpose of this blog is to present my personal e-luminations to all who have an interest in education, technology, or both. You are invited to add your comments and insights.

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      • The Rule of Four
        10/29/08
        The Rule of Four is the title of a 2004 best-seller written by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason.



        The term also refers to a custom of the United States Supreme Court which dictates that if four justices decide that a case is worthy of being heard, the Court will agree

      • The Rudolph Rule
        10/28/08
        This is a picture of a typical reindeer. Do you notice that his nose is not red? His name is probably not Rudolph.



        Imagine encountering a herd of reindeer, all having noses of the normal colour. But among them there is one with a red nose. What would be the effect?
      • ... and who is sleeping in my bed?
        10/27/08
        In the story of Goldilocks and the three bears there were three bowls of porridge: one was too hot; one was too cold; and the other one was just right .

        There were three chairs: one was too high; one was too low; the other one was just right .

        And then there were three beds:

      • Taking a brief break
        10/10/08
        Over the next two weeks postings on this plog will be sporadic (if at all!)

        I am taking a much needed vacation break and will be relaxing with my family in Greece and Spain. Within a few hours I will be on my way and am not taking a computer, mobile phone or any other electronic device

      • Sweeter than honey
        10/09/08
        The humble honey bee has become a metaphor for a person who is very active. Chaucer is credited with the first use of the expression as bisy as a bee (sic) in his Canterbury Tales to describe women in their tireless efforts to “deceive silly men”.

        During its existence, a bee may fly up

      • An unused computer - an albatross around the neck
        10/07/08
        Two hundred years ago Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote a poem – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – about a ship that was driven off course by a storm until it reached Antarctica. A friendly albatross – a huge bird that could weigh up to 8 kilograms and with a wingspan of 3,5 meters – guided the sh

      • Teacher concerns about laptops
        10/04/08
        The news that all teachers in South Africa are soon to receive laptops was met with great enthusiasm.

        A call has already gone out to service providers to prepare proposals for the delivery of hardware, software, training, insurance, and related matters and to submit them to the National

      • Blog commenting
        10/02/08
        When teenagers (and some adults) communicate by means of text messages it seems as if there is no end to the conversation. When all is said, and the last " OK " sms was sent, there could still be a response of " cul8r ", with a possible follow-up " u2 ".

        Som

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