SA Telecommunications Giant MTN Launches A New Online School
SA Telecommunications Giant MTN Launches A New Online School. SA Telecommunications Giant MTN has officially launched a new online school, the school is aimed at providing a comprehensive digital curriculum for grades R-12 and additional features like video lessons, assessments and extra-tuition lessons for Grade 10 to 12 learners.
MTN Online School is specifically focused on using the power of the digital world to supplement and support the physical classroom. “Digital transformation takes place within a huge ICT ecosystem and for that ecosystem to flourish we need young people to be able to access quality teaching and learning essential to play their part in changing the world. The Covid-19 pandemic laid bare the urgent need In South Africa for accessible and approved online curricula and we are delighted to deliver the MTN Online School, to do just that.” MTN SA CEO Godfrey Motsa.
Motsa continued to say, “Our aim is to enable the youth to access educational fundamentals to tackle the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in a manner that allows them to access future opportunities. Today’s launch is a product of great partnerships and shows how together, we can do more, be more and achieve more.”
This initiative is in line with MTN Group’s over-arching “Ambition 2025” strategy to become Africa’s leading provider of digital solutions by contributing towards society through ICT advancing digital education, skills, and jobs. By advancing the way learners are taught, MTN is giving them a chance to be a step ahead in achieving whatever their goals are. Learners will be able to adapt to the 4th Industrial Revolution and would therefore know how to best use this digital rise to their advantage.
To enhance and attract more learners to the virtual world now at their fingertips, the school will also focus on areas such as financial skills, entrepreneurship, arts and culture, as well as career guidance content, with a focus on key careers where there are skills shortages in SA.
