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Ezeljacht VGK Primary
Approximately midway between Oudtshoorn and George, lies Ezeljacht Primary. Established in 1957, this school has served the surrounding farming community for over fifty years. Prior to becoming part of the Khanya Project in November 2007, the only technology at Ezeljacht Primary was a single computer for administrative purposes. Learners had no access to technology at all and the resulting chasm between their skills and the skills of learners at urban and more affluent schools continued to widen. This placed these learners at an increasing disadvantage it they were to go to high school and when they sought employment as skills in the use of technology are fast becoming mandatory for even the most basic entry level job. Faced with severe financial constraints – the school can only provide for the most basic of educational needs – the introduction of technology on any scale that would afford learners the opportunity for regular access was simply out of the question. Their inclusion in the Khanya Project means that what was considered a mere pipe dream, is now a reality. Khanya training in both basic computer literacy and in the use of technology for curriculum delivery is providing the two educators at the school with vital skills that enable them to function more effectively. Administrative tasks – previously fairly daunting with only two sets of hands to complete – are now managed in a flash. Training has been enthusiastically received with educators acknowledging the need to learn to use the technology appropriately so that their learners may derive maximum benefit from it. The multigrade nature of classes at the school initially had educators worried about engaging a variety of ability levels while still finding time for regular class work. The Khanya facilitator’s enthusiastic multigrade approach quickly brought about the realisation that computers would actually be an advantage in this situation. Time invested in learning the system and in planning technology integrated learning is paying big dividends. Reinforcement of concepts is more effective and learners are using the technology with confidence. Learners at Ezeljacht Primary are keen users of technology and the developments initiated by the Khanya Project have positively impacted learning as a whole at the school. Learners are more enthusiastic and provision is made for learners who encounter learning difficulties as well as those who are capable of working ahead. No longer do learners at Ezeljacht Primary have to fear being at a disadvantage because of their remote location. The internet brings the world into their classroom and the skills they are learning in their Khanya laboratory ensure that they are well-prepared for the demands of high school.
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