 SchoolNet SA
SchoolNet SA was established in November 1997 as a non-profit educational organisation. The vision was to create learning communities of educators and learners who use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance education in South Africa. The organisation arose from the work of provincial schools networks, non-profit collaborative entities formed by networks of schools to assist each other in gaining access to and using the Internet and computers.
SchoolNet SA was formed with the assistance of the Centre for Educational Technology and Distance Education (national Department of Education). It has operated as an NGO with core funding from the international donor sector, and expanded its work substantially through project funding from the South African corporate sector. SchoolNet SA is Section 21 company.
SchoolNet SA manages a variety of projects covering all aspects of the use of ICTs, directed mainly at historically disadvantaged schools in South Africa. Through partnerships with the donor community, public sector, corporate South Africa and civil society, SchoolNet SA contributes to the transformation of the education system in South Africa.
SchoolNet SA has designed, managed and implemented projects in educational ICTs on behalf of large international and national organisations, including the World Bank, Open Society Foundation, Telkom SA, Thintana Communications, Intel and Nortel Networks.
SchoolNet SA has the track record and grass roots experience in implementation of ICTs in the local education environment. It has played a significant role in the policy formulation of the role of ICTs in education.
SchoolNet SA's broad experience arises from its implementation focus, and its proven ability to plan, negotiate, roll out and evaluate demanding projects. It therefore has a wealth of experience to offer specifically in the areas of:
- Strategy consulting
in educational ICT
- Project planning
- Educator development consulting and delivery
- Technical specifications and planning.
What can SchoolNet SA do?
- Co-ordinate the implementation of projects and facilitate training in ICT integration for educators in South African and African schools;
- Establish meaningful partnerships with government departments, business and schools;
- Play a contributory role by developing programmes and services in partnership with local and international organizations;
- Create awareness of the use of ICT in education through publications, conferences and seminars;
- Develop capacity of trainers in ICT integration;
- Contribute to the generation of local content and curriculum that is enhanced by the integration of ICT.
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