The demand for ICT skills is further increased by the technologic disruption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This revolution is changing how people interact, how businesses operate, and the skills required to meet the demands of the labour market during this revolution.
It is a concern that most schools in South Africa, particularly in rural areas, do not have computers to be able to offer ICT/computer literacy training in their school curricular, given the increased demand for ICT skills. Therefore, increasing the risk that the country may not optimally take advantage of opportunities offered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution as the country’s educational focus is not responsive to the skills demand of this revolution.
South Africa’s readiness for digital education is hindered by a lack of educators trained in ICT, the lack of training material, and infrastructure (ICT equipment and the internet).
Strategic investment and partnerships between government and the private sector are required to prepare learners for by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) demanded by the economy.
As a response to challenges identified hampering digital education, the Academy incorporates e-Learning along side traditional teaching and learning.
e-Learning positions the Academy as a Smart School that embraces blended learning and teaching by integrating technology in the delivery of our curriculum. We aim to develop learner’s confidence to interact with electronic devices devices therefore developing ICT skills earlier that they would through traditional classroom learning. We hope to encourage learners to further their studies in computer science, information science or related fields.