Laptops for students

New developments in electronic and digital communication have brought about exciting changes in teaching and learning. Top universities across the world use a combination of teaching methods in the delivery of knowledge, with technology becoming an important part of inside and beyond the classroom.

"We are moving towards having an appropriate blend of contact and electronic learning components in our teaching that mutually support and enhance the learning experience,” says Prof. Yunus Ballim, Wits Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic.

In the years to come, Wits will require all students at from second-year level to have access to their own mobile computer device. SCAN is an attempt to accelerate the move towards this direction although an earlier study by the University indicates high student ownership of laptop computers.

Wits has had to upgrade its infrastructure to meet the needs of the students by creating wireless hotspots, charge points and special zones for laptop users. The first phase of these upgrades is located on the first floor in Senate House. Students have put these facilities to full use already, proving that Wits students are well connected and making greater use of e-learning methods.

For more details on SCAN and the Student Laptop Initiative contact:

ACER at http://www.aceredu.co.za  or 0800 ACER ED (2237 33)

Lenovo: http://www.studentlaptop.co.za/

Bromide Technologies: scan.info@wits.ac.za

Lungelwa Kganyago on (011) 717-9774 or lungelwa.kganyago@wits.ac.za