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Hibernia Primary
Hibernia Primary in George had recognised the need for technology and had established a small computer room fitted with old, refurbished computers. These were, however, seriously outdated and unable to support the software necessary for curriculum delivery and were therefore used simply for computer literacy on a very small scale.Their inclusion in the Khanya Project in November 2005 meant that they would be up to date with the technology used in education and they would be able to develop new and smarter ways of working. Their view that the software could complement traditional classroom bound curriculum is what has driven their enthusiasm for the project. Hibernia Primary rapidly set about preparing the venue for their new laboratory. They replaced the timber floor, painted the walls and secured the facility, eagerly anticipating the day their hardware would be delivered and installed. With 26 workstations, an educator’s PC, server, scanner and printer, Hibernia is fully equipped to deliver the curriculum to their learners in this new interactive environment. Learners and educators at Hibernia Primary now have access to computer technology and they are eager to become e-learners and e-educators. Educators have received training in the mathematics and literacy software and they completed the IT course offered by the Khanya facilitator and the school appointed educator dedicated to IT. Their training sessions were characterised by an eagerness to know more and a great deal of passion for technology. Such is the skills level of educators that new educators are trained by their colleagues and some educators, wanting to know more, have since subscribed to more advanced ICT courses. The laboratory at Hibernia Primary has brought about a change in attitude among many of the learners. They approach their learning areas with greater enthusiasm and they are improving their thinking and reasoning skills. Learners are no longer passive receptacles; rather they are inquisitive and have a new hunger for knowledge. One of the advantages of the laboratory that has brought great excitement to the school is the contact they now have with the broader world through the Internet and e-mail. This feature they are also keen to share with their community almost immediately as they intend establishing an Internet café. There are also plans afoot to open the laboratory to the community for computer literacy classes. Hibernia Primary is committed to curriculum delivery through technology and they now have the tools and the inspiration to make this a reality.
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