Department of Basic Education partners with UJ, Microsoft, UNICEF and Vodacom to train 170 Teacher Centre Managers
The Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga will tomorrow, Monday 11 July 2016 address the opening ceremony of the University Accredited Short Learning Programme on Managing Digital Technologies which will be administered to Teacher Centre Managers and e-Learning specialists. Also in attendance at the launch will be Prof Sarah Gravett of UJ, Mr Shameel Joosub of Vodacom , Mr Niral Patel of Microsoft and Dr Yulia Krieger of UNICEF South Africa
Leading up to and preceding the launch of the Operation Phakisa ICT LABS, The basic education sector has made strides in leveraging ICTs to strengthen teaching, learning and administration within the education system. The advancements made, thus far, can be attributed largely to the various partnerships between governments, private sector, social partners.
In line with this the Minister will address the official opening of the course at the FADA Auditorium on Monday 11 July 2016 as the first part of this blended learning course commences with face-to-face learning component.
Members of the Media are invited to attend the opening as follows:
Date: Monday 11 July 2016
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Venue: University of Johannesburg, FADA Auditorium, Auckland Park, Bunting Road Campus, Bunting Road
Enquiries:
Elijah Mhlanga
Cell: 083 580 8275
Troy Martens
Cell: 079 899 3070
