{"id":44647,"date":"2024-10-08T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T10:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/sponsored-octotel-connecting-cape-town-schools-and-empowering-teachers-with-digital-skills-20241008-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:01:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:01:25","slug":"sponsored-octotel-connecting-cape-town-schools-and-empowering-teachers-with-digital-skills-20241008-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/sponsored-octotel-connecting-cape-town-schools-and-empowering-teachers-with-digital-skills-20241008-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SPONSORED | Octotel connecting Cape Town schools and empowering teachers with digital skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Octotel<\/a>, the Western Cape\u2019s leading provider of Fibre connectivity, has taken a significant step forward with its latest initiative \u2013 \u201c8 Days of Tech\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The initiative, aimed at upskilling teachers with cutting-edge digital resources, has already left a lasting impact on both educators and students across four participating schools: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norma Road Primary, Alicedale Primary, Best College, and Al-Azhar High School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heart of this campaign shifts Octotel\u2019s focus from simply providing internet access to upskilling educators directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By offering them hands-on training in digital tools, Octotel is empowering these educators to revolutionise their classrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative\u2019s series of interactive workshops, conducted in collaboration with leading tech brands such as Google for Education, Math Olympiad, Canva for Education, and ChromeOS Flex, showcased a variety of platforms designed to enhance both teaching and administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Educators receive expert guidance from David Campey of Coder Level Up, as they dive into robotics during Octotel\u2019s transformative initiative.<\/div>\n
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A total of 56 educators participated in these workshops, where they explored tools like Canva for Education, d6 SAMS, and Google for Education, which streamline classroom administration, enrich lesson planning, and enhance the teaching experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to training educators, Octotel made a point to engage students as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of the campaign was a Coding and Robotics workshop at Norma Road Primary School, where Grade 5-7 students were introduced to the basics of coding, led by experts from Coder Level Up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thirty young learners had the opportunity to explore coding, preparing students for a tech-driven future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educators were deeply appreciative of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sean Grant, facilitator of Octotel\u2019s \u201c8 Days of Tech\u201d, shares valuable insights with educators on integrating technology into the classroom.<\/div>\n
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Mr. Miller, a member of the IT staff at Norma Road Primary School, was particularly moved by the Canva for Education workshop, stating, \u201cThe teachers were truly excited about the workshop. It opened their minds to new approaches to teaching and learning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sean Grant, the lead facilitator, emphasised the importance of these digital skills for educators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTeachers are the custodians of knowledge for the next generation,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough empowering them with digital tools, we\u2019re ensuring that they can create more dynamic and impactful learning experiences for students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the success of the \u201c8 Days of Tech\u201d initiative, Octotel plans to extend these workshops to more schools within the Western Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fibre provider continues to lead the way in bridging the digital divide through its innovative approach to community empowerment and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Octotel looks ahead, the focus remains clear: empowering schools, equipping educators, and ensuring that fibre connectivity leads to meaningful change in classrooms across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n