Tag: Websites

Township teenager studying with a phone and notebook at a table in a local Khayelitsha learning space close to home

Why Learning Close to Home Works for Township Youth

Learning close to home saves money and time. Our learners walk to the hub instead of paying for a taxi into town, and they study in a place where people speak their...

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Proud township learner shaking hands with a smiling facilitator at the Ekasi Learn Hub certificate ceremony while peers

Learning on Your Phone: Apps That Save Data

Data is expensive, so smart learners choose their apps carefully. A few good habits can cut your mobile data use by half. Turn off video auto-play. Download lessons at the hub, where...

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Young Xhosa man in Khayelitsha, earphones in, sitting on a table and smiling while doing a short course on his smartphon

Can You Really Learn a Skill on a Smartphone?

Yes, you can. Many of our learners in Khayelitsha finish whole courses on a basic Android phone. The screen is small, but short lessons fit it well. Use headphones, download lessons on...

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Black South African female teacher standing beside a young adult learner who points at an online lesson projected on a w

A Guide for Teachers Using Online Lessons

Many teachers in Khayelitsha now use short online lessons to support their classes. Start small. Pick one topic, share a lesson link on WhatsApp and ask learners to watch it at home....

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