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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      • A crooked generation
        11/29/06
        The unexpected consequence of trying to solve a problem with only partial knowledge could very well be the creation of another problem.

        An example of this is when, years ago, wheat farmers experienced problems with birds eating some kernels as the wheat was ripening. It was not as if the

      • A salute to facilitators!
        11/24/06
        "A team of dedicated facilitators is contributing enormously to the positive growth of our learners. The Khanya program makes mathematics and science education accessible, meaningful and FUN for learners through appropriate use of Information Technology."

        This is the comment of

      • A lesson in humility
        11/19/06
        On 19 November 2006 the Khanya project received an award which is possibly the highest form of praise it has received to date. The project was crowned as the "Leader in Empowerment" by the Top Technology 100 (TT100) Awards Programme, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology.<

      • Pushing the envelope
        11/14/06
        When you hear the word “envelope” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a paper container for a letter?

        The word, however, is also used in aviation to refer to a collection of curves on a graph that defines the maximum capabilities of an aircraft. The envelope thus describ

      • Grandma's jam
        11/07/06
        Why is it that Grandmother’s homemade jam tastes so much better than the stuff bought in tins in supermarkets? Many matriarchs may claim that the success is based on their secret recipes. However, if the recipe is such a great secret, why does every grandmother know it? So the answer must lie els

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