Dimension Data’s e-learning system increases reach to 71 schools

Dimension Data’s E-learning Management System has increased from 52 schools in eight provinces in 2012 to over 71 schools in all nine provinces in 2013. The aim of the initiative is to give students access to premium technology applications to support the school curriculum for Grades 10, 11 and 12 and is designed to dramatically improve the quality and depth of secondary education output.

The Dimension Data E-learning programme was established in 2006 as an extension of the Saturday School initiative, and provides multimedia learning to learners throughout South Africa. It consists of a curriculum, which covers English First Additional Language and English Home Language, Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science and Accounting.

The learning content is updated individually on a trolley system to keep in line with the national school curriculum. The programme aims to accelerate the pass rate in these subjects in all participating schools throughout SA, giving the learners the opportunity to further their education at universities.

“Thousands of learners who have had access to our E-learning Management System have seen tremendous benefits from our supplemental educational programmes. The programme has dramatically improved the matric pass rate in all partnering schools, particularly in maths and science,” says Sibusiso Buthelezi, General Manager: BEE Compliance, Dimension Data Middle East and Africa.