In our South African context where educational needs are vast and so many schools lack facilities, resources and teaching skills, distance learning is a way in which to address all of these issues. By having interactive-distance e-learning technology in the classroom, such as interactive boards which can be linked to each other and to other schools which are functioning well, these can be linked and connected to schools that are less advantaged and require assistance. In the functioning school, a willing teacher or two will have their


existing lessons ‘broadcast’ to a variety of schools needing assistance.


The learners and the teachers would be able to see each other; the notes or programmes displayed on the boards are visible to all, and all are able to hear what is being said. At the same time, the children from any classroom can ask questions and answers can be given immediately.


If this revolutionary Mpumalanga distance


e-learning model was used and the example was replicated, an enormous, positive impact


The Innovation Journal


Karen Ann Walstra holds a BEd Honours and has submitted a Masters in Educational Technology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.


Walstra is a passionate SACE-registered teacher, exploring ways to extend quality education to all. She is an accredited Education, Training and Development Assessor and Moderator. She is an educational author. She is the Programme Director of Thandulwazi Rokunda Teacher Development Programme and is involved in other teacher upliftment and educational outreach programmes.


September 2012 | Management Today 59


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